My views are my own. Chief Executive at Visibility Scotland, Chairperson SVSSG.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined September 2020
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Laura Walker (she/her) retweeted
🏆 CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Congratulations to Stamperland United 2010s for winning the Paisley & Johnstone District Division Two!
🟡 17 wins | ⚫ 3 draws | 🟡 4 losses
⚽ 124 goals for | 🛡️ 49 conceded | 🔥 54 points
What a season!
@PJDistrictYFL @ScottishYouthFA
#Champions #YouthFootball
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The Scottish Vision Services Steering Group (SVSSG) has partnered with @CaledonianNews and @UniMelb to undertake groundbreaking research on vision rehabilitation, click the link to learn more!
visibilityscotland.org.uk/vi…
#Research #Collaboration #VisionImpairment
Laura Walker (she/her) retweeted
After 2 years of campaigning, the big day has arrived. From today, eye +1 NEC holders can travel with a companion for free on all @ScotRail journeys. A milestone for #FairRailCampaign and accessible public transport.
#AccessibleTravel #BlindAwareness
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Laura Walker (she/her) retweeted
This Tuesday the Cross Party Group on Sustainable Transport will meet in @ScotParl to discuss how Scottish transport can best support disabled people.
We're delighted to be joined by @hussein_patwa and @DEScotTweets.
Find out more and book a place: tickettailor.com/events/cros…
How far have we really come in making transport inclusive?
Join the #SustainableTransportCPG to discuss transport & disabilities with expert speakers.
📅 Tue 4 Mar | ⏰ 18:00-19:15
📍 @ScotParl / Online
Book now 👇
tickettailor.com/events/cros…
ALT Transport & disabilities / Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Sustainable Transport / Tue 4 March 18:00
Laura Walker (she/her) retweeted
"Braille is about replacing obstacles with opportunities" - Dave Williams, RNIB
We had a fantastic time yesterday at the #Braille200 event hosted by @RNIB at the Mitchell Library! Thanks for having us!
ID: Visibility Scotland staff at our resource table at the event.
ALT Two people stand behind a table containing Visibility Scotland resources. They are smiling.
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Our head office at Queen’s Crescent will be closed on Friday. 24 January due to Storm Eowyn.
In addition, all in-person services will be cancelled, with staff working from home.
The office and all front-facing services will reopen on Monday, 27 January.
visibilityscotland.org.uk/vi…
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We are hiring! Visibility Scotland is recruiting for a part time café cook to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and community centred charity! Full details can be found by clicking the link below:
visibilityscotland.org.uk/vi…
A truly moving story; intertwining real life and storytelling. #BrainInjury is a hidden #Disability that affects the person and the people around them. This is a generous gift from Olly, family and friends.
“It would be good if everything made sense like we were told it would”
One Hundred and Fifty Days is a beautiful, insightful meditation on life and love created to honour the late Oliver Emmanual. The wonderful piece by @BrainTumourOrg has full details. We'll be tuning in here and you should too!
thebraintumourcharity.org/ne…
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Join us on Friday 15 November from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM GMT for Inclusive Communications Training, where we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to making communication accessible!
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Absolutely delighted to welcome @Scot_CPS back to our headquarters. Apparently this is where their journey began!
We will definitely be delivering more of these sessions! #Safety #Accessible #Inclusion
Self defence is an important skill that can improve self esteem and decrease anxiety. We recently partnered with @Scot_CPS and @hellofreejoy to offer self defence designed for young people with a vision impairment!
ID: An instructor and a student practice self defence
#Empower
ALT An instructor and a student practice a self defense move involving a guide cane
I am at #ACOSVOconf24 and just heard a thought-provoking presentation from Dr John Blakey @blakeyjs.
I am very much looking forward to reading Dr. Johns Force For Good book. Thanks for sharing @ACOSVO
ID: Dr John Blakey presents #Hope and #PurposeDrivenLeadership.
ALT Dr John Blakey stands on a podium presenting ‘how to thrive not survive’ in a leadership role. John is wearing a dark suit. In his right hand he is holding a microphone.
Read Lara’s, @VisibilityScot Administrator and Digital Communications Intern, blog on the @PocklingtonHub #GetSetProgress Programme. We are delighted to welcome Lara to our team! Lara will share her internship journey over the next nine months.
Lara has joined Visibility Scotland as our Administrator and Digital Communications Intern through the @PocklingtonHub Get Set Progress programme, which provides internships to persons with a vision impairment. Click the link to read Lara's new blog!
visibilityscotland.org.uk/bl…
Today is World Sight Day! Check out our new resource.
The 10th of October is World Sight Day, and we’re launching Visibility Scotland’s brand new Knowledge Centre, our first ever digital library with important resources on Human Rights and lived experience! Click the link to learn more:
visibilityscotland.org.uk/th…
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Does your organisation provide vision rehabilitation and/or habilitation? Are you based in Scotland? If yes, SVSSG request your participation in this exciting, first of its kind research opportunity! Click the link to learn more.
pocklington.org.uk/health/ec…
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Your vote matters.
Visionary UK are launching a general election voting guide session tomorrow, 12 June, for blind and partially sighted voters and those who work in this sector.
Register below: ow.ly/aTO750SaK4m
#Vote #GeneralElection #SightScotland
What a super day, and great to finally meet @DrLaurenAyton in person.
This research is the first of its kind. #RightToRehab #Impact #SightLoss
Fantastic to be part of @GCUVisSci and @vi_rehab celebration event for #VisionRehabilitationSpecialist students and mentors.@DrLaurenAyton from #Australia presented the international research study on the impact of vision impairment on the quality of life
ID: Lecture theatre
ALT Dr Lauren Ayton is presenting at Glasgow Caledonian University to a room of Vision Rehabilitation Specialists. Lauren is holding an iPad and wearing a dark dress.
Laura Walker (she/her) retweeted
Hip hip hooray, it’s our birthday! Today we are celebrating 165 years of Visibility Scotland. We offer support for people with sight loss across Scotland. For more information, please visit our website or call us on 0141 332 4632.
ALT Gold number balloons and white text on a blue background spelling out 165 Years of Visibility Scotland
Laura Walker (she/her) retweeted
A huge thank you to @HSFCharity for a grant of £9,000 towards our Listening Ear project! This generous grant adds to the £16,000 per year of funding we receive for this amazing service from @rsmacdonaldct. For more information please visit our website.
#SightLoss #ListeningEar
ALT From left to right Laura Walker Visibility Scotland CEO, Emma Scott Visibility Scotland HOO, June Devlin from the Hospital Saturday Fund, Audrey Ward from the Listening Ear project, and Claire Maclaverty from Visibility Scotland stand side by side smiling. June, Audrey, and Claire are holding a large cheque showing the grant amount of 9,000 pounds.
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Join us in making a difference. We are recruiting a full-time #CommunitySupportWorker in #DumfriesAndGalloway. The project aims to support people #Isolated by sight loss access their local community.
myjobscotland.gov.uk/organis…