Inspired by her 2 younger sisters, who both have nystagmus, final year geography student, Libby chose to explore the experiences of young visually impaired adults in their local space and … Continue reading Thank you, Libby
Category: Nystagmus heroes
Thank you, Julia
Living with the triple whammy of nystagmus, myopia and astigmatism, Julia is an accomplished musician. She also sings in choirs, which often happens in poorly lit churches. In her blog … Continue reading Thank you, Julia
Thank you, Josh
Josh can’t see rain – can you? Josh was born with nystagmus and ocular albinism, but he hasn’t let that hold him back. Josh has been a primary school teacher … Continue reading Thank you, Josh
Thank you, Jaina
Jaina joined the Nystagmus Network team in August 2020 as an intern, spending some time to gain experience of working in a small charity. Jaina was hugely helpful in the … Continue reading Thank you, Jaina
Thank you, Claire
Both Claire and her young son, Zac have nystagmus. In 2019 Claire decided she was going to do a sky dive for the Nystagmus Network. Postponements because of the weather … Continue reading Thank you, Claire
TV host Richard Osman talks about nystagmus
Richard Osman talks about nystagmus, his career in TV and focusing on the positive in this interview for In Touch from 2014. Thank you, Richard, for choosing to help the … Continue reading TV host Richard Osman talks about nystagmus
An interview with Joanne
Violinist, soprano, opera impresario and Nystagmus Network member, Joanne Roughton-Arnold chats with Nystagmus Network’s Sue on Saturday 3 October as part of the Nystagmus Network virtual Open Day 2020. Hear … Continue reading An interview with Joanne
Sam’s challenge of a lifetime
In June 2021 Sam will embark on the challenge of his lifetime as he cycles 500 miles in 8 days on the North Coast 500 Cycle Ride for the Nystagmus … Continue reading Sam’s challenge of a lifetime
Night in with the Nystagmus Network
Virtual Open Day 2020, on Saturday 3 October, will close with A Night in with the Nystagmus Network, a virtual supper party for members and invited VIP guests. This is a … Continue reading Night in with the Nystagmus Network
Want to run a virtual marathon for the Nystagmus Network? You can! Here’s how.
It’s still possible to run a marathon this year. You’ve been keeping fit during lockdown. Your training continued on your daily time outside. All the big runs are cancelled, but … Continue reading Want to run a virtual marathon for the Nystagmus Network? You can! Here’s how.