Charities supporting people living with vision impairments, including the Nystagmus Network and the Albinism Fellowship UK, have signed an open letter from B4 International Blind Sports, outlining concerns about discrimination … Continue reading Discrimination against B4 athletes within International Blind Sport
Here is the latest update from the DVLA regarding driving licence services. As a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ministers at the Department for Transport have agreed to … Continue reading Renewing a driving licence
Following transmission of the Nystagmus Network’s Radio 4 appeal, presented by Richard Osman, the charity has received universally positive feedback on the clarity of the broadcast’s message. One listener, in … Continue reading BBC charity appeal raises £8,000
People with nystagmus are being invited to contribute to medical research by sharing their experiences of accessing a patient information pack, designed to support people living with the little known … Continue reading Research participation opportunity
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
Guest post from Roselle Potts, Albinism Fellowship For more information, please contact Roselle Potts, email: chair@albinism.org.uk While the birth of a new baby is an occasion to celebrate, parents of … Continue reading Welcome boost for new mums and dads of young children with albinism
A fabulous new publication, Nystagmus is … a guide for adults, is now available FREE from our online shop. The booklet is inspired by the wonderful Roger (pictured), who first contacted us … Continue reading Nystagmus is … a guide for adults
The Nystagmus Network is delighted to have been awarded just over £8,000 in National Lottery funding to underpin its work supporting adults with nystagmus. The charity will use the funding … Continue reading The Nystagmus Network receives £8,000 from the National Lottery to increase our support services
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
Our next webinar is all about going to a high street optician’s when you have nystagmus. Tuesday 12 May at 3pm You have had an eye test … what now … Continue reading Let’s go for an eye test!
