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Visibility Scotland
@visibilityscotland.bsky.social
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Providing support to people with sight loss across Scotland since 1859

Website: https://visibilityscotland.org.uk/
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We're so proud of this project, and so excited to keep collaborating with Cycling Scotland!
cyclingscotland.bsky.social Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · Oct 15
Visual impairment can often be a barrier to people being more active. But a new cycle training pilot is setting out to change that.

📣 "I’d forgotten how much fun it could be. Just because you’re vision impaired doesn’t mean you can’t do it, you’ve just got to find confidence and get out there!"
Empowering vision-impaired people to stay active through cycling
Vision impairment can often be a barrier to people being more active. A new training pilot in collaboration with Visibility Scotland set out to change that.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Living with visual field loss can be difficult. However, at Visibility Scotland, we can help! Our scanning technique programme can build up your confidence.
#VisualField #VisibilityScotland #Confidence

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Scanning as a visual field loss compensatory strategy. - Visibility Scotland
This page provides an introductory guide to scanning as a functional coping technique for those with left and right sided visual field loss.
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September 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Visibility Scotland recently held an art / wellbeing session for vision impaired adults. It was a great session and we are excited to do more! Thanks to artist Nicola Beedie and Freedom and Joy for making it amazing.

#Empower #Community #VisionImpairment
ID : A Visibility Scotland service user sits in a chair holding a piece of artwork she has just completed up to the camera.
August 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Visibility Scotland and Humanitix collaborate to improve accessibility in events and ticketing - click the link to read more!

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#Humanitix #VisibilityScotland #Accessibility #Partnership #BlogPost #Inclusion #Empowerment
Humanitix - Tickets for good, not greed
When Visibility Scotland discovered a ticketing platform that shared their unwavering commitment to inclusion, it wasn't just a business decision – it was a mission alignment.
humanitix.com
August 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Visibility Scotland and SUSE are offering free training for Renfrewshire employers!

Join us on 19 August for a session on How to be a Confident Employer and Service Provider

#Inclusion #Accessibility #VisionImpairment #Diversity #Equality #Renfrewshire #Employers

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Apt Renfrewshire Training - SUSE - Scottish Union of Supported Employment
We are working with Renfrewshire Council to provide fully funded training to employers and their employees based in the area: to help make workplaces more disability inclusive.
www.suse.org.uk
August 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Join us Thurs 31 July at 11AM for a free webinar on bowel cancer awareness with Bowel Cancer UK!

Learn key symptoms, risks & why early detection matters.

Sign up by calling 0800 987 1087 or emailing info@visibilityscotland.org.uk

#BowelCancerAwareness #Webinar #HealthMatters
July 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Can you believe July starts tomorrow? It feels like 2025 is absolutely flying by, and it's already time for our July programme of activities and events!

#Glasgow #Scotland #Community #VisionImpairment #StrongerTogether #Accessibility #Inclusion

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Visibility Scotland July 2025 programme - Visibility Scotland
Accessible activities and events happening at Visibility Scotland in June 2025- Visibility Scotland July 2025 programme
visibilityscotland.org.uk
June 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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We had a great two days of staff training with workshops led by Sharon and Aarti of Freedom and Joy, and Tommy Whitelaw from @alliancescot.bsky.social! Our team explored their strengths, how to improve communication, and the impact of kindness in making a difference.

#Kindness #Growth
Visibility Scotland staff stand around a large table cheering.
June 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Office closure: Our offices will be closed on Wednesday 11th June and Thursday 12th June for staff training. If you're looking to get in touch, please do still reach out by phoning 0141 332 4632 or emailing info@visibilityscotland.org.uk, and someone will get back to you when we reopen.
The Visibility Scotland staff team, including Gina the guide dog, stands together outside the main office. Everyone is wearing blue Visibility Scotland tops and smiling.
June 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Today marks 166 years of Visibility Scotland! This week we held the first pilot session of our new biking programme for people with visual field loss with @cyclingscotland.bsky.social and Bike for Good Glasgow, and the results were amazing. To find out more, contact us at 0141 332 4632

#Birthday
Josh and Nina from Cycling Scotland stand together with Ali and Laura from Visibility Scotland and three service members outside the Bike for Good hub in Glasgow.
June 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Our June programme of events and activities is now live! Join us this summer at our free Tuesday cafe, Monday craft group, or any of our other groups and courses!

#WhatsOn #Glasgow #Scotland

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Visibility Scotland June 2025 programme - Visibility Scotland
Accessible activities and events happening at Visibility Scotland in June 2025- Visibility Scotland June 2025 programme
visibilityscotland.org.uk
May 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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We fully support this campaign and the right to communication for all! Find out more and sign up by visiting the link in the post below!
alliancescot.bsky.social The ALLIANCE @alliancescot.bsky.social · May 19
Join @ALLIANCEScot in calling for a right to communication for all. Sign up to ensure equal rights for everyone - because communication is about more than just words. Find our more about our new campaign and RT > www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo...

#MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll
May 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Let us know your best accessibility tip!

#GAAD #Accessibility #Inclusion
May 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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We've got a new Knowledge Centre resource all about the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)! This fund provides essential support to disabled students at HNC level or above. Learn more by clicking the link below!

#Disability #Empowerment #DSA
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) for vision impairment - Visibility Scotland
Information and advice about the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) and how Visibility Scotland can help support you.
visibilityscotland.org.uk
May 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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The month of May is going to be an exciting one at Visibility Scotland! We're offering free groups and activities for all ages, including the first workshop in our new wellbeing series! Find out what's on by clicking the link below:

#WhatsOn #Scotland

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Visibility Scotland May 2025 programme - Visibility Scotland
Accessible activities and events happening at Visibility Scotland in May 2025- Visibility Scotland May 2025 programme
visibilityscotland.org.uk
May 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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We'd like to give a very heartfelt thank you to everyone who completed the #GlasgowKiltwalk for Visibility Scotland. In total our intrepid walkers raised over £5,000!

ID:
One: Three people stand together smiling.
Two: Two people stand together in front of the Kiltwalk finish.
Three people stand together smiling. They are wearing blue Visibility Scotland t-shirts and kilts. Two people stand together smiling in front of the Glasgow Kiltwalk finish line. They are wearing blue Visibility Scotland t-shirts.
April 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Last week we were awarded a grant of £3,350 through the Trades House of Glasgow Commonweal Fund. Thank you to
the Trades House Glasgow for your support!

ID: Laura (CEO), Anne (HoF), and Claire from Visibility Scotland being presented with the grant award by Deacon Convener Richard Paterson
Four people stand together smiling. In the centre they hold a framed award certificate.
April 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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It's time for our April programme of activities and events, and in exciting news we are relaunching Digital Skills Groups!

See the full schedule of activities and events by clicking the link below!

#WhatsOn #Glasgow #Scotland #Community
Visibility Scotland April 2025 programme - Visibility Scotland
Accessible activities and events happening at Visibility Scotland in January 2025- Visibility Scotland April 2025 programme
visibilityscotland.org.uk
April 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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As part of the Scottish Vision Services Steering Group (SVSSG), we've partnered with Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Melbourne to undertake groundbreaking research on vision rehabilitation, click the link to learn more!

#Research #Collaboration #VisionImpairment
Impact of Vision Impairment (IVI) Study - Visibility Scotland
Visibility Scotland is leading collaboration on a first of its kind international study! - Impact of Vision Impairment (IVI) Study
visibilityscotland.org.uk
April 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Reposted by Visibility Scotland
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We’re calling on the Health Secretary to commit to ensuring people with sight loss get the vision rehabilitation support they need, when they need it. Will you join us by signing our petition? rnib.in/OutOfSightT
#OutOfSight campaign petition
Thousands of people with sight loss remain Out of Sight in the hidden scandal of vision rehab. I call on UK political parties to commit to ensuring blind and partially sighted people get the support…
rnib.in
March 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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We're excited to be at @rnib.bsky.social's Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference getting the word out about our support and learning about the future of accessibility in technology!

ID: Adam stands at the VS table speaking to attendees

#Innovation #AI #Forward #Inclusion
Adam, Visibility Scotland staff member, speaks to people visiting the Visibility Scotland table at the conference.
March 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Researchers from Durham and Oxford university have introduced a new 15-minute tool designed to assess visual perception issues in stroke survivor,

Click the link to find out more!
New 15-minute tool launched to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems
A new 15-minute tool to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems has been launched by researchers from Durham and Oxford universities.
www.news-medical.net
March 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Reposted by Visibility Scotland
macularsociety.org
What is punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC)? More common in women and people who are short sighted, it causes small patches of inflammation in the retina, where abnormal blood vessels can grow and leak, leading to sight loss.

Read more: www.macularsociety.org/macular-dise...

#RareDiseaseDay
Punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC)
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February 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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February has gone by in a flash, and now it's time for our March Programme of activities and events! Click the link below to learn more:

#Community #Events #Glasgow #Free #StrongerTogether #LifeSkills #Caring
Visibility Scotland March 2025 programme - Visibility Scotland
Accessible activities and events happening at Visibility Scotland in January 2025- Visibility Scotland March 2025 programme
visibilityscotland.org.uk
February 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Reposted by Visibility Scotland
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How effective are low vision aids? Join our free webinar, 18 March, 7PM to hear the latest research from Dr Keziah Latham and Andrew Miller. Discover how these devices impact quality of life and value for money.
#LowVisionAwarenessMonth @macularsociety.org
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Older South East Asian male and female sat on a sofa smiling, using tablet together.
February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM