The Nystagmus Network runs regular virtual get togethers for parents and carers on Zoom. Here’s Sue’s report on the January event, which focused on homeschooling. It was lovely to see … Continue reading Notes from the January Parent Forum
Category: Education
Thank you, Nadine
Thanks to her book ‘Can I tell you about nystagmus?’, children and their parents feel better able to explain nystagmus to others. In 2020, with the country in lockdown and … Continue reading Thank you, Nadine
SEND within a COVID-19 pandemic
In his presentation for the Nystagmus Network virtual Open Day 2020, Kevin McManamon, Senior Associate, Educational Team, Geldards LLP sets out the current position of SEND support in schools in … Continue reading SEND within a COVID-19 pandemic
Homeschooling and nystagmus
A Guest Post by author and nystagmus Mum, Nadine Neckles So the world has turned on its head and what we once considered normal and safe has morphed into anxiety … Continue reading Homeschooling and nystagmus
Technology use in young people with impaired vision: a new study
Guest post from Saima Begum, University College London I am a student at University College London, studying at the Institute of Education and I am emailing to ask for your … Continue reading Technology use in young people with impaired vision: a new study
The impact of COVID-19 on visually impaired children
A guest post from Rosaleen Dempsey, RNIB Hi there I am from the children’s services in RNIB. Wonder if you would mind sharing a survey for families about the impact … Continue reading The impact of COVID-19 on visually impaired children
A round up of online learning
The Nystagmus Network has put together a handy list of tried and tested online learning resources for parents and carers. It’s a list that’s growing day by day. If you’d … Continue reading A round up of online learning
Our #GivingTuesday Appeal
Please help the Nystagmus Network support more children to access learning at school, by pledging £5 on #GivingTuesday. The Nystagmus Network provides an education advocacy service for parents and carers … Continue reading Our #GivingTuesday Appeal
VICTA Parent Portal launches today
A brand new website signposting all the organisations available to help parents supporting a child with impaired vision launches today. Nystagmus Network is proud that our Education resource HUB features … Continue reading VICTA Parent Portal launches today
Going to uni with nystagmus
Today’s guest post comes from Ella, author of the blog, Life of Ella. Ella is a First Class Honours graduate and a civil servant. She also happens to have nystagmus. … Continue reading Going to uni with nystagmus