Tag: awareness

A young child sitting at a table drawing.

Nystagmus isn’t catching – tell your friends!

The little girl in the picture has nystagmus. She is enjoying some drawing at a Nystagmus Network event some years ago. At the time she had just started school and … Continue reading Nystagmus isn’t catching – tell your friends!

The eye logo of the Nystagmus Network and the words Nystagmus Awareness Day 20 June

People’s perceptions of nystagmus and the impact of Covid-19

In November 2020, the Nystagmus Network shared news of a new research survey into people’s perceptions of nystagmus. The results have now been published. The responses to the survey show … Continue reading People’s perceptions of nystagmus and the impact of Covid-19

A graphic of a woman guiding a sight impaired man down some stairs

New e-learning course enhances skills when assisting people with sight loss

A new e-learning course to develop knowledge, skills and confidence when assisting people with a visual impairment has been launched by award-winning social businessman and Nystagmus Network trustee, Dan Williams … Continue reading New e-learning course enhances skills when assisting people with sight loss

A thank you card from the Nystagmus Network showing an image of 2 boys taking part in a team building exercise.

BBC charity appeal raises £8,000

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