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Erin sits at her desk in Mountainhall Treatment Centre. She is smiling while wearing a blue Visibility Scotland t-shirt and fleece
Meet Erin: our new Community Worker in Dumfries and Galloway
Erin Leslie, Community Worker We recently recruited a new Community Worker to work in our Community Sensory Support Service in
October 13, 2023
A robot head with human looking eyes smiles at the viewer. The background in blue and there are light coloured lines representing electrical paths going into the robot's head.
Unveiling the Potential: How AI and ChatGPT can empower the visually impaired community
Today we’re going to dive into the captivating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it intertwines with ChatGPT.  Intrigued?
July 19, 2023
A woman using a digital magnifier to read a newspaper.
Disability Awareness Day
Our Digital Advisor – Craig MacLagan – has written a blog to celebrate Disability Awareness Day. Image ID: Craig wearing
July 13, 2023
the staff team gathered outside Visibility Scotland's office. The team are smiling and wearing blue Visibility Scotland t-shirts
Staff team training day
We held our first in-person staff team training day in over three years on Wednesday!   Staff development is the
June 30, 2023
Jeni Queen, Trainee Visual rehabilitation specialist, smiles while wearing a blue Visibility Scotland t-shirt
A week in the life of Jeni Queen, Trainee Visual Rehabilitation Specialist
My week always starts with checking my trusty diary and I don’t mean my online calendar. I mean my old-fashioned,
May 22, 2023
The Visibility Scotland office at 2 Queen's Crescent
A special visit
Today, John and Lesley popped into our headquarters at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow. John and Lesley used to live in
May 12, 2023
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Equality Diversity and Human rights week
In celebration of Equality, Diversity, and Human Rights Week, we asked one of our amazing Right to Dream ambassadors to
May 11, 2023
Gina lying down on the grass with her tougue sticking out
A personal experience of having a guide dog by Emma McElwee
My name is Emma, and I have had my lovely Guide Dog, Gina, for seven years. Anyone who knows me
April 26, 2023
Claire MacLaverty smiling at her desk
A Personal experience of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) by Claire MacLaverty
It’s like someone is slowly turning down the dimmer switch on my view of the world. That’s the easiest way
February 1, 2023
Alister Lees, patient support worker, sitting on a chair in the patient support room at Gartnavel Hospital.
A day in the life, Alister Lees, Patient Support Worker
My mornings start differently depending on what day of the week it is, as I have the potential to be
January 6, 2023
Seannie, Patient Support Worker at St. John's, sitting at her desk in the eye department working on her laptop.
A day in the life: Patient Support Service, St. Johns
It’s just over a month since we officially launched our Patient Support Service at St. John’s Hospital in Livingston, West
November 16, 2022
Callum wearing a Visibility Scotland t-shirt, standing next to a rack of information materials at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh.
Meet Callum, our new Patient Support Worker in Edinburgh
Our Patient Support team at Visibility Scotland has recently expanded! We were joined by two new members of staff in
November 4, 2022
Heather showing an EyeCan! participate safe chopping techniques.
World Occupational Therapy Day
To mark World Occupational Therapy Day (27 October), Visibility Scotland’s very own occupational therapist, Heather Hewitson, shares details of what
October 27, 2022
A view from a beach overlooking the sea. There are two pairs of feet visible, both without shoes and socks.
Five tips for an accessible day by the sea
In our latest blog one of our fabulous volunteers, Zee, shares her tips for enjoying a day at the beach.
July 22, 2022
The view from the accessibility viewing platform of Lewis Capaldi at TRNSMT 2022
TRNSMT: What is it like when you have sight loss?
In the next of our series of blog posts written by our 18 to 25 year old group, Erin shares
July 13, 2022
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