A guest post After my first proper job following university, I decided to ‘come out’ about my disability and support needs. I was worried this might make me stand out … Continue reading Nystagmus awareness at work
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It’s so nice to be appreciated
In 2021 the Nystagmus Network supported 591 people to come to terms with nystagmus, to find the support and information they needed. We’re even busier in 2022, as more and … Continue reading It’s so nice to be appreciated
Hanni’s nystagmus story
Whilst the trustees oversee strategy and guide the direction of the charity, overall management and day-to-day operations are in the capable hands of our small dedicated staff team. Hanni is … Continue reading Hanni’s nystagmus story
Thank you, Harshal
The Nystagmus Network’s newest trustee, Dr Harshal Kubavat has a young child with nystagmus. Like many parents, he had never heard of nystagmus before. After supporting the charity’s work in … Continue reading Thank you, Harshal
Thank you, Vivien
Vivien Jones is the Founder and Honorary President of the Nystagmus Network. She started the charity in 1984 to support parents like her. Her son, Sam had recently been diagnosed … Continue reading Thank you, Vivien
Charlie’s Nystagmus Network football team
Charlie loves football. He also loves his team. When they were short of money to pay for the under 7s new kit, Charlie had the brilliant idea of asking the … Continue reading Charlie’s Nystagmus Network football team
Tim Hands – living with nystagmus
Tim has a whole clutch of awards for his work. He says: I ain’t done bad for a lad that can’t see too well. This is Tim’s amazing nystagmus story or … Continue reading Tim Hands – living with nystagmus
Living with nystagmus through a global pandemic
Learning to live with nystagmus, finding our way in the world and developing independence creates a range of challenges as we move through the stages of life. Whether we’re talking … Continue reading Living with nystagmus through a global pandemic
What shapes quality of life of visually impaired children and young people?
Guest post by Ana Semrov, UCL GOS Institute of Child Health We are looking for volunteers to take part in our study called: What shapes quality of life of visually … Continue reading What shapes quality of life of visually impaired children and young people?
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!