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Thomas Pocklington Trust
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We strive for the equality of blind and partially sighted people in every aspect of society.

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Thomas Pocklington Trust @pocklington.bsky.social · Dec 3
We've created a UK Sight Loss Sector Starter Pack! As more of us join #BlueSky it's a great way to share news and updates relevant to #BlindAndPartiallySighted people.

DM us to join or follow here: go.bsky.app/3BLF1ot
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Good news travels by bus! We've been shortlisted for a #UKBusAward for our #Bus Driver Vision Awareness Training, developed in collaboration with @cpt-uk.bsky.social,  @bususersuk.bsky.social, @brightonhovebuses.bsky.social  and #DVSA.

Fingers crossed for 25 November!
Heading - We’re Finalists for the UK Bus Awards 2025! Main Text – TPT and our partners are shortlisted in the Partnership for Excellence category, recognised for our Vision Awareness Training for Buss Drivers. Fingers crossed for 25 November! TPT and Sight Loss Councils logo are placed at the top of the text and a cartoon of clapping hands are positioned at the bottom framing the UK Bus Awards Finalist 2025 logo.
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Spots are filling fast for Tech Friday 2.0! Join us on 14 November to explore the We WALK Smart Cane, Meta glasses, and have your tech queries answered by our tech team. Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/kfggkeukol
Heading reads: “Have you registered for Tech Friday 2.0”. Below, smaller text reads: “Join us for an exciting, hands-on demo of the WeWALK 2 Smart Cane and discover its GPS and AI features, Friday 14th November, 11am, TPT London Hub, Register now”. Above the heading are the words “Tech Friday 2.0”. The left features a mans body, dressed in a professional suit, holding a cane with both hands. The bottom right features the TPT logo with the WeWALK logo beside.
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 AM
pocklington.bsky.social
Join our Access and Assistance for All youth champions in the latest episode of the AmplifyFE podcast.  Listen to Charlotte, Tim, Zehra and Tom explain the campaign. 

https://f.mtr.cool/kivvsdunmd
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November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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There's still time to register for today's Let's Talk Jobs Webinar.

Sign up here: https://f.mtr.cool/yncowbshty
 
#JobSearch #CareerDevelopment #EmploymentSupport #InclusiveEmployment #SkillsForWork
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November 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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This #TrusteeWeek 2025, we are shining a spotlight on the 9 brilliant trustees at Thomas Pocklington Trust who bring a wealth of experience and passion to ensure TPT punches above its weight. 

Thank you for your hard work — together, we are championing lived experience and driving positive change.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Focusing on applications and interviews and forgetting to take care of yourself in the process? Join Dr Beverley Duguid to learn practical ways to remain confident and resilient in our webinar.

Monday 10 Nov at 2 pm
 
Register: tinyurl.com/mu7nm6p4

#EmploymentSupport #InclusiveEmployment
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November 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Listen to Selvi and hear how Area 3 of the #CFVI helped her articulate her needs in different education.

Watch, share and help us #UnlockEducation for all.

https://f.mtr.cool/dtxhhxrmjx

#DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation #Blindness #VisionImpairment
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October 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education. 

Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij

#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation
Brand new podcast! Blind and partially sighted students share real stories and tips from their education journeys. Listen on our website and all major streaming platforms. Logos for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube appear under the text. A phone screen shows someone playing the 'Through Our Eyes' podcast. The TPT logo is placed at the top of the image.
October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Spots are filling fast for Tech Friday 2.0! Join us on 14 November to explore the We WALK Smart Cane, Meta glasses, and have your tech queries answered by our tech team. Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/kfggkeukol
Heading reads: “Have you registered for Tech Friday 2.0”. Below, smaller text reads: “Join us for an exciting, hands-on demo of the WeWALK 2 Smart Cane and discover its GPS and AI features, Friday 14th November, 11am, TPT London Hub, Register now”. Above the heading are the words “Tech Friday 2.0”. The left features a mans body, dressed in a professional suit, holding a cane with both hands. The bottom right features the TPT logo with the WeWALK logo beside.
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Sight Loss Councils attended Govia Thameslink Railway's parliamentary event with @pocklington.bsky.social to share our work to #MakeRailAccessible; creating audio guides, outreach, & station assessments. Great to see the launch of GTR’s Social Impact report & meet other inspiring community projects!
Liam O’Carrol, TPT’s Policy and Campaigns Coordinator Martha Foulds and TPTs Corporate Engagement Manager Jen Sweeney at the Parliamentary event, with Jen holding up the GTR Social Impact Report to the camera. They are all smiling. The ceiling is draped with white material and other attendees can be seen in the background. The report is titled 'GTR Social Impact Report January 2024-March 2025.' Liam is wearing a Sight Loss Council hoodie. Rob Whitehead, Community Engagement Manager at Govia Thameslink Railway, talking to Thomas Pocklington Trust’s (TPT) Sight Loss Council (SLC) Co-ordinator Liam O’Carroll, TPT’s Policy and Campaigns Coordinator Martha Foulds and TPTs Corporate Engagement Manager Jen Sweeney at the parliamentary event. The ceiling is draped with white material, and a presentation screen and other delegates chatting together can be seen in the background. Liam is wearing a Sight Loss Council hoodie.
October 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
pocklington.bsky.social
Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education. 

Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij

#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation
Brand new podcast! Blind and partially sighted students share real stories and tips from their education journeys. Listen on our website and all major streaming platforms. Logos for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube appear under the text. A phone screen shows someone playing the 'Through Our Eyes' podcast. The TPT logo is placed at the top of the image.
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Meet Zehra, a blind 2nd-year Law student & AAA Campaign Champion! Assistive tech gave her independence, confidence & top grades. Now she’s raising awareness about accessibility & helping others unlock their potential. Read her contribution at a parliamentary event here: https://f.mtr.cool/monsvozswf
Image of Zehra and Jonathan Hinder MP inside a selfie frame promoting #AccessForAll. A green rounded rectangle is overlaid on the top left of the image containing the TPT logo and underneath that the following bold text in white: 'Discover Zehra’s journey championing the Assistance for All campaign
October 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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AI is reshaping education, but what does this mean for blind and partially sighted learners? Join TPT and VIEW on Monday 10 November, 4–5:30pm, for a jargon-free session exploring how AI can support learners and professionals alike. Register now: Registration link
Title reads: "How Al Can Support Blind and Partially Sighted Learners". Above the title, the words "Live Webinar" are in a red box. In smaller written below the title, text reads: "Education professionals, students & families, discover practical, accessible ways Al can empower learning. Monday 10th, November, 4pm - 5:30pm, Sign up now" with a right pointing arrow. Below, text reads: "Represented by:" with the TPT and View logo underneath. The bottom right features one female student and two male
October 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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“E-bikes are fast, often silent, and #blind and #PartiallySighted people can’t see them - making collisions hard to avoid. No one should feel unsafe stepping outside."

West Yorkshire SLC backs plans to ban e-bikes from parts of Briggate.

🎧 bit.ly/4nMpWxK (07.07am at 1h 07m into #BBC recording)
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October 16, 2025 at 8:06 AM
pocklington.bsky.social
Fantastic resource for #BlindAndPartiallySighted cane users.

#VisionImpairment #Blindness #Accessibility #Mobility
lookuk.bsky.social LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · Oct 16
Thinking about learning to use a cane? Or have you been cane trained but still struggle to feel confident using it? Our blog Meet My Cane, written by Orientation and Mobility Instructor Michelle, is packed with helpful tips and insights to help you get cane-savvy. buff.ly/8xlBDOW
#WhiteCaneDay
A young woman walking in a green field with a large oak tree behind her. She is waring a long blue top with the yellow LOOK logo on it and is walking along using her cane.
October 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Easy peasy!
rnibscotland.bsky.social RNIB Scotland @rnibscotland.bsky.social · Oct 16
Did you know that you can set up a reminder to add alt text on BlueSky?

Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!
Three people sit around a round table playing a tactile chess game. The wooden chessboard has holes for peg-based pieces, making it accessible for visually impaired players. One person is moving the light-colored pieces, another observes the dark pieces, and a third pair of hands rests on the table, watching the game.
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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In exactly 1 month, Retina UK will be the focus of a BBC Lifeline Appeal on BBC One. 📺

Save the date of Sunday 16 November 2025 and spread the word with your family and friends about our exciting appeal. 👪

Sign up for a reminder: https://retinauk.org.uk/get-involved/donate/bbc-lifeline-appeal. ⭐
October 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Join us for Tech Friday 2.0 on 14 November, 11am–1pm at the Pocklington Hub, London! Explore the new We WALK 2 Smart Cane with AI, GPS & obstacle detection, plus try Meta glasses. Limited places, sign up now: https://f.mtr.cool/yqkspqrikm
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October 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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#Vacancy - Last chance to apply to join North East Sensory Services as Vision Rehabilitation Specialist.

• Salary:£38,362 - £42,326 per year
• Hours: 36.25 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Dundee
• Closing date: 15 October

https://visionary.org.uk/vacancies/
North East Sensory Services logo - Achieving independence for blind & deaf people.
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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lookuk.bsky.social
"Here, let me help you!" — it’s something people often say when they see someone who is blind or partially sighted. But being guided without asking first isn’t always helpful. LOOK Mentor Project Officer Maria shares why consent matters and how to offer support the right way. #VisionAwarenessMonth
October 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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We've got a UK Sight Loss Sector Starter Pack for up to date news on developments for #Blind & #PartiallySighted people. Want to join? Comment or DM us.

#Disability #Accessibility #SightLoss #Charity #NonProfit
October 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Today at 2pm we’re hosting our Let’s Talk Jobs webinar to help you tackle interview nerves and shine. Drawing from his media background, Patrick will join our Employment team to share tips on confidence, communication and presentation. Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/wyolkuxnlh
Text reads: "Let's Talk Jobs webinar, today at 2pm. Join Patrick and our Employment Team for top tips on nailing your interview. Book your place now!" Above the heading, the words "Live Webinar" are featured. The bottom left features a head shot of Patrick smiling. He wears a professional shirt and blazer. The top left features the TPT logo.
October 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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If accessibility had its own league table, where would your club stand? ⚽ Arsenal, Spurs, City & Brighton are top of the game, but some clubs are still in the relegation zone. Who makes your Champions League spots for inclusion, and who’s fighting the drop? #Accessibilit
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October 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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On Friday 17 October, Family Fund is hosting a free webinar to help families prepare their young person for the move from education into work. Hear from TPT’s Aaron Lee & Guide Dogs Tech team. Gain advice, tools & confidence for next steps. Sign up https://f.mtr.cool/glaobgicrz
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October 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Nervous about interviews? Join our Let’s Talk Jobs webinar, Monday 13 October, 2pm. Guest speaker Patrick will join our Employment team to share tips on confidence, communication & self-presentation to help you shine. Sign up  https://f.mtr.cool/dvllxlyusi
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October 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM