Tag: visual impairment

Marsha and George stand together in a parliamentary council chamber.

George gives his oral evidence to the APPG

George has not yet completed his first month as an intern Information Support Officer with the Nystagmus Network. This week he was given a very special assignment, to give oral … Continue reading George gives his oral evidence to the APPG

University students studying together in a library.

Making university life better for visually impaired students

Research participation opportunity Developing university guidance for the socio-emotional needs of students with vision impairment PARTICIPANT INFORMATION You are invited to take part in a research project conducted by the … Continue reading Making university life better for visually impaired students

A close up of someone wearing eye test glasses and the words 'Funding visual impairment a landscape view'.

A new report highlights the need for more investment in sight research

Nystagmus Network’s Sue is proud to have played a small part in the work behind a new report, published by NPC today, into the lack of funding for visual impairment. … Continue reading A new report highlights the need for more investment in sight research

Ifigeneia stands in front of a whiteboard in a lecture theatre.

Calling parents of 12-14 year olds – research questionnaire

Ifigeneia Manitsa is a Psychology researcher at Kingston University London and her research is about the social and academic inclusion of adolescents with and without visual impairments. She is currently conducting … Continue reading Calling parents of 12-14 year olds – research questionnaire

Technology use in young people with impaired vision: a new study

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: a new study