Supporting people to live, love, thrive and belong for 225 years. https://www.seeability.org/ #WeSeeAbilityhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mums6mkdwz27"Everyone is able to have an eye test." Lance Campbell, SeeAbility Eye Care Champion, has written a blog for the NHS, sharing his personal experience of eye care, and why regular eye tests are so important for people with disabilities. Read Lance's blog here: https://www.seeability.org/NHSBlog202603 Sep 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mums6mkdwz27https://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3muju3dtghw2vCould your skills change lives? From gardening and befriending to marketing and finance, SeeAbility volunteers create opportunities for people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live the lives they choose. Find out more: https://www.seeability.org/volunteering202602 Sep 2026 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muju3dtghw2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3muhlm53oqp2fChildren with learning disabilities are 28 times more likely to have sight problems. We're looking for passionate optometrists and opticians to join our growing team and help transform eye care for children with learning disabilities. Learn more: https://seeability.org/join-our-team01 Sep 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhlm53oqp2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mu5zx2dwiy2eLooking for your next role? We're recruiting clinical professionals to bring specialist eye care to more schools across London and the South East. Join our growing team and use your expertise to change children's lives every day. Learn more and join our team: https://seeability.org/join-our-team28 Aug 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5zx2dwiy2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mu2cwddnqw26It's not the most conventional way to support a charity, but that’s what makes our Sahara trek so exciting. With support from our friendly team, flexible fundraising options and a registration fee of just £299, you'd be surprised how achievable this challenge is. https://seeability.org/SaharaTrek27 Aug 2026 07:24 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2cwddnqw26https://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mtyasvxg4v23You read that correctly – it costs less than £300 to sign up for the adventure of a lifetime across the Sahara Desert. After you’ve registered, there are lots of ways to pay the remaining costs, including fundraising, flexi-payments, and sponsorship. Learn more! https://seeability.org/SaharaTrek26 Aug 2026 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyasvxg4v23https://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mtwealaz5f2lSeeAbility’s Eye Care Champions are delivering a webinar with @bild.org.uk on 16th September! Join to learn more about the importance of good eye care for people with learning disabilities, how eye care can be made more accessible, and our campaigning work. Register online: https://bild.org.uk/GEC25 Aug 2026 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwealaz5f2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mttpg673dt2iSeeAbility’s Eye Care Champions recently visited @cenmac.bsky.social’s Communication Works conference in Manchester and London, sharing the importance of good eye health for people with learning disabilities and autism. Read our blog for the full story! https://seeability.org/CW2026Blog24 Aug 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttpg673dt2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mtl3gkgd6x2uIn 2027, join us for a 100km trek across the Sahara Desert, transforming lives for people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss. Whether you'd prefer to cover the cost yourself, fundraise, or seek sponsorship, there are options for every budget. https://seeability.org/SaharaTrek21 Aug 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtl3gkgd6x2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mtjfshcyx22xNever fundraised before? We've got you covered. Join Team SeeAbility in March 2027 as we trek the Sahara Desert! If you join us, you’ll receive expert fundraising support, training guidance and the encouragement of an incredible team. Reach out today! https://seeability.org/SaharaTrek20 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjfshcyx22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mth43aj6qw2zEver dreamed of adventuring through the Sahara Desert? Join us for our upcoming fundraising trek! You can choose from various funding options, including self-funding, flexi and sponsorship routes, and spread the registration fee over two months. Find out more: https://seeability.org/SaharaTrek19 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth43aj6qw2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mtesgoqxcq24We're pleased to hear the government has announced that people with disabilities will receive 24-hour free bus travel across England from next April. You can read the government's announcement here: https://seeability.org/247bustravel18 Aug 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtesgoqxcq24https://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mt2x4uwqu22lDear Prime Minister - as you work to reform social care, we’re highlighting the voices of people we support. Luke from our Listen Up! team has shared what good support looks like to him, and why having the right support is so important for people with disabilities to live the lives they choose.14 Aug 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2x4uwqu22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3msxsjjkcsv2zNeed some motivation to get those daily steps in? We may have a solution... Join SeeAbility's Sahara trek and swap the treadmill for rolling sand dunes, incredible sunrises, and an adventure you'll never forget. Get in touch for an informal chat today! https://seeability.org/SaharaTrek13 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxsjjkcsv2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3msuohkqokg2hDear Prime Minister Andy Burnham - as you work to reform social care, we’re highlighting the voices of people we support. Luke from our Listen Up! team has shared a personal message on the impact that social care has had on his life, giving him the support to live the life that he wants.12 Aug 2026 08:09 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msuohkqokg2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mst3q7p2522hDear Prime Minister Andy Burnham - as you work to reform social care, we’re highlighting the voices of people we support. Luke from our Listen Up! team has shared a personal message on the impact that social care has had on his life, giving him the support to live the life that he wants.11 Aug 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mst3q7p2522hhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3msqi2jnlf32uDear Prime Minister Andy Burnham - Luke from our Listen Up! team has shared his thoughts on how public spaces can be made more accessible for people with disabilities. We'd welcome the opportunity to hear how the government will remove barriers and create a more inclusive society.10 Aug 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqi2jnlf32uhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3msizslfpzx2qCurious about Trek Sahara? Join our free webinar on 13th August to get the inside scoop on this unforgettable adventure. Whether you're thinking about signing up or simply want to learn more, we'd love to see you there! Reserve your free place today: https://seeability.org/SaharaWebinar07 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msizslfpzx2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3msg7b73nc52jDo you want to explore a whole new world next year? Register for our upcoming Sahara Desert trek for only £300! Every step you take will break down barriers and make the impossible feel possible for the people SeeAbility supports. Learn more on our website! https://seeability.org/SaharaTrek06 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msg7b73nc52jhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3msdvky34al2kDo you ever feel like disconnecting from the endless distractions of modern life and reconnecting with the outdoors? Join our upcoming Sahara Desert trek and explore glistening desert valleys by day and bask under clear, star-filled skies by night. https://seeability.org/SaharaTrek05 Aug 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdvky34al2khttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3msbifgfi3w27Last week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham set out his vision for social care reform across the UK. Scott Watkin BEM shares his thoughts on this, emphasising the need for people with learning disabilities to be part of the conversation. Read more on our website: https://seeability.org/PMSpeech04 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbifgfi3w27https://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mrwbnasexw2rJoin Team SeeAbility for the adventure of a lifetime. Most people start the Sahara Trek on their own, but finish with new friends and unforgettable memories. https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TrekSahara31 Jul 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwbnasexw2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mrupek4c3c2tTake on the Sahara with Team SeeAbility. We'll support you with fundraising, practical guidance and one-to-one support from start to finish. https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TrekSahara30 Jul 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrupek4c3c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mrshomqy4s2vWe welcome the Prime Minister's new vision for social care, including plans for reform and a renewed focus on the workforce. Scott Watkin BEM shares why people with disabilities must be at the heart of the conversation. Read more on our website: https://seeability.org/PMSpeech29 Jul 2026 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrshomqy4s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mrowxeowfz26No one should have to travel outside their borough for accessible eye care. We're pleased that London Assembly Member Marina Ahmad is supporting our call for more Southwark opticians to join the Easy Eye Care service. Read the full story: https://seeability.org/southwark28 Jul 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrowxeowfz26https://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mrmqk7pyfe2iYou don't need to be an experienced trekker to take on the Sahara. We'll support you with training, practical guidance and one-to-one support to help you get ready for the adventure. https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TrekSahara27 Jul 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmqk7pyfe2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mrfwmo2cig2rOur Listen Up! Associate Sue met her local MP to share the barriers wheelchair users face and why accessible pavements matter. https://www.seeability.org/news/making-pavements-more-accessible-wheelchair-users?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup24 Jul 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfwmo2cig2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mreofnf6sw2iThis Disability Pride Month, we're celebrating Grace, one of our Eye Care Champions. Grace is proud to support people with learning disabilities to get the eye care they need – and proud to be herself. Thank you, Grace, for making a difference every day. 🧡24 Jul 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mreofnf6sw2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mrd6xkikcg2oWith Andy Burnham becoming the most powerful glasses wearer in the country, here's a throwback to 2023 when he presented Eye Care Champion Joanne Kennedy with an Outstanding Leadership Award. We hope the new Prime Minister will help us continue the journey towards an equal right to sight.23 Jul 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrd6xkikcg2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/seeability.bsky.social/post/3mrczwor3wx2oThis #DisabilityPrideMonth, hear from our trustee Keith Valentine on our Summertime Podcast. Keith shares why using his lived experience as a visually impaired person to give back to his community is a real privilege. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raAuhVv6N6M23 Jul 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:5gvnecznje6o7v2thgpm57b7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrczwor3wx2o