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You’re warmly invited to join us for one or more of our upcoming forums in the run up to Open Day 2020. Because we know that one of the ‘best bits’ of … Continue reading Want to meet up?
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
Australian researchers are seeking parents and carers of children with a vision impairment to help test a new measure of ‘vision use’ for children with vision impairment and/ or cerebral … Continue reading Vision research in Australia
Are you looking for a new opportunity to give your energy, time, skills and talent to support a small charity? The Nystagmus Network is looking for people who would like … Continue reading Trustee and volunteering opportunities
Matthew is a second year BA Geography student at Northumbria University, Newcastle. He also happens to have oculocutaneous albinism. He is passionate about increasing academic knowledge on the subject of … Continue reading Matthew’s research on albinism
A man from Cardiff is taking Uber to court over claims they refused to pick him up with his guide dog on more than 100 occasions. Cardiff-based entrepreneur, Dan Williams … Continue reading ‘Rip Off Britain’ air Dan’s story of Uber refusals
If you missed Richard Osman presenting the Nystagmus Network charity appeal on BBC Radio 4 at 07.54 this morning you can listen again now. Listen again here Make a donation … Continue reading Missed the appeal? Listen again!
We are delighted to announce that 16 year old Wilson is the winner of our Nystagmus Awareness Day photography competition: The View from my Window. Wilson is very pleased to … Continue reading Wilson’s winning window