A guest post. A couple of years ago, I wrote a piece about being a parent with nystagmus of a child without. That child is now old enough to tell me if an approaching bus is a three-and-a-four-and-a-one or a two-and-a-nine, and I consider myself to be winning at life. My second child appears to … Continue reading Julia’s musical adventures
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Little Amber – there to help
Nystagmus Network’s Rachel, writes: Here at the Nystagmus Network we’re always looking for new opportunities for our members. Recently our Education Advocate, Frances, came across a charity awarding grants to blind and partially sighted children for music lessons. The Amber Trust offers grants for singing or instrumental lessons, music therapy and concert tickets to children … Continue reading Little Amber – there to help
How amazing is James?
Nystagmus Dad, Robin, writes: My 9 year old son, James, has OC Albinism and Nystagmus, but he and I started learning the guitar together about 3 years ago ( he obviously struggled to see the music and the strings on the guitar, but, when blown up, he can read the score and any annotation written … Continue reading How amazing is James?
Please vote for Ben
Ben Haynes is a talented young musician who just happens to have albinism and nystagmus. Ben has entered a music competition and needs your vote. We’ll let Ben explain … Hi everyone. I’m a self employed musician from Nottingham with Albinism and Nystagmus. I performed a few songs at the Nystagmus Network Open day in … Continue reading Please vote for Ben