On Thursday 20 June, Nystagmus Awareness Day a group of Nystagmus Network trustees met with Marsha de Cordova MP in Parliament. Earlier that morning, Marsha had tweeted her own Nystagmus Awareness Day video message in which she asked us all to celebrate the amazing achievements of people with nystagmus and support and encourage our children … Continue reading Trustees discuss Parent Power with Marsha
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Congratulations, Marsha
Marsha De Cordova MP, Shadow Minister for Disabilities and MP for Battersea, features in the Shaw Trust’s Disability Power 100 2018. This is well deserved recognition for a person who has worked and campaigned tirelessly for disability rights, especially for those with impaired vision, and continues to do so. The Nystagmus Network was delighted to … Continue reading Congratulations, Marsha
Charity trustees meet Marsha
On the Tuesday of ‘wobbly week’ 2018, a group of trustees were invited to Parliament to meet with Marsha De Cordova MP, Shadow Minister for Disabilities. Marsha has nystagmus herself and understands the challenges of accessing the necessary adaptations to make her parliamentary career possible. Meeting at Portcullis House, trustees, all wearing their Nystagmus Network … Continue reading Charity trustees meet Marsha
Open Day tickets for members – available soon
Tickets to the biggest UK nystagmus event of the year will soon be available to book. Subscribed members of the charity will be able to book their priority free tickets to our annual Open Day from 12.00 midday on Thursday 26 June. Members will be notified with details of how to book their places by … Continue reading Open Day tickets for members – available soon
Marsha De Cordova MP on nystagmus
We are delighted to be able to welcome Marsha De Cordova MP, Shadow Minister for Disabilities, as our keynote speaker at this year’s Open Day in September. As a sneak preview, follow this link to hear Marsha talk about her nystagmus and how she must adapt her ministerial work to accommodate her visual impairment.
Marsha de Cordova MP – our Open Day keynote speaker
We are delighted to announce that we shall be joined on Open Day this year by Shadow Minister for Disabilities, Marsha de Cordova. Marsha has nystagmus and is severely sight impaired. She recently explained to BBC Radio 4’s Intouch programme how she manages her vision problem as part of her busy professional life. The photograph … Continue reading Marsha de Cordova MP – our Open Day keynote speaker