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5 top tips for running the London Marathon

We know that running the legendary London Marathon can be quite daunting and there's a lot of preparation to do so we've compiled some helpful tips from our Team Vision alumni to give you a head start. Two of our...

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Journey By Dots – Braille Art Exhibition

Clarke Reynolds, the blind artist behind Seeing without Seeing, has launched his most ambitious solo art exhibition to date, Journey by Dots. Exhibited at Aspex in Clarke's hometown of Portsmouth, Journey By Dots offers a unique insight into Clarke's life....

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Gear up for RideLondon 2022

Tips and tricks to get you prepared for the big day! Amongst the excitement and adrenaline of preparing for a cycling race, there are nerves and worries that seep through your veins as you sit on your saddle at the...

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Project Story: Amy and Friends

Amy and Friends was founded by Jayne, mother to Amy, the soul and inspiration of Amy and Friends. Amy was clinically diagnosed with Cockayne Syndrome at the age of 15 in Boston, USA after doctors in the UK were unable...

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Collage of 3 families. Photo 1: Zakariyah, a 15 month old baby with a wide smile on a toy bike. Photo 2: Charmaine and her two young daughters sat on a bench together. Photo 3: Monica with her three adult children, two tall men in their 20s and one petite woman in her 20s. Text: Happy Mother’s Day with some graphic flowers.

Happy Mother’s Day

It's Mother's Day weekend! We chatted to three incredible Mums who’ll be celebrating (and celebrated) this Mother's Day. Khafsa, Charmaine and Monica are at different stages of motherhood but share the experience of raising their children from a perspective that...

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J’s Employment Story

Entering the world of work can be daunting for many young people, but when you have a visual impairment it can seem like an impossibility. Our partner the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) aims to challenge that perception with...

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Bringing accessibility to the high street: West Norwood’s transformation

In October 2021, we closed our West Norwood charity shop for a much anticipated refurbishment. With a focus on accessibility, the updates saw improvements across the board. From high-contrast price tags to visual impairment friendly lighting, we're making strides towards...

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Edward’s Employment Story

Everyone should have the chance to enjoy the independence, purpose and meaning that employment can bring. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have been able to fund a number of impactful projects which are addressing the barriers to...

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London Marathon ballot day! Why you should run for Team Vision…

  The London Marathon is an event we eagerly await here at Vision Foundation. Last ballot day, we spoke to two Team Vision alumni who ran to save sight and change lives... Leon first heard of us through a friend...

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Legal Thinking Podcast: Talking retail accessibility with Royds Withy King

This week, our Director of Retail, Phil Beaven and Philanthropy Manager, Monica Smith discussed accessible shopping experiences on Royds Withy King's 'Legal Thinking' podcast. In this episode, we shared details of our own retail refurbishments; offered advice for business owners...

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