It’s still possible to run a marathon this year. You’ve been keeping fit during lockdown. Your training continued on your daily time outside. All the big runs are cancelled, but … Continue reading Want to run a virtual marathon for the Nystagmus Network? You can! Here’s how.
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Keeping you connected
The Nystagmus Network is working hard to bring you closer together with other people living with nystagmus or with parents and carers of children and young people who have the … Continue reading Keeping you connected
Training eye care professionals
High street optical staff need to understand the complexities of nystagmus, how to test the sight and how to dispense any corrective glasses or contact lenses. Due to the cancellation … Continue reading Training eye care professionals
Please give me space
Now that lockdown measures are easing, lots of people, including those who are shielding for health reasons, are keen to ensure that social distancing guidelines continue to be followed. Some … Continue reading Please give me space
Technology use in young people with impaired vision
Guest post from Saima Begum, University College London I am a student at University College London, studying at the Institute of Education and I am emailing to ask for your … Continue reading Technology use in young people with impaired vision
Want to meet up?
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?
Discrimination against B4 athletes within International Blind Sport
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
Renewing a driving licence
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
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
Trustee and volunteering opportunities
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