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Last week, our Birmingham Patient Liaison Officers, Amy and Laura, supported a group of service users – including BBS UK Trustee Rachael Zimbler – to attend #SightVillage.

Sight Village is a brilliant opportunity for people with visual impairment to try out accessible tech and services first-hand. From audio and braille equipment to magnifiers, computers, daily living aids, and support services – it’s all about helping people find what works for them.

For many of our service users living with #BardetBiedlSyndrome, events like this are a chance to explore new ways to live more independently and confidently. 

We’re proud to be there to support them!

Last week, our Birmingham Patient Liaison Officers, Amy and Laura, supported a group of service users – including BBS UK Trustee Rachael Zimbler – to attend #SightVillage.

Sight Village is a brilliant opportunity for people with visual impairment to try out accessible tech and services first-hand. From audio and braille equipment to magnifiers, computers, daily living aids, and support services – it’s all about helping people find what works for them.

For many of our service users living with #BardetBiedlSyndrome, events like this are a chance to explore new ways to live more independently and confidently.

We’re proud to be there to support them!
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'Seeing Us' a BBS Documentary.

At BBS UK, we’re proud to support anyone using creativity to shine a light on Bardet-Biedl syndrome.

That’s why we were thrilled when Milly, a university student whose brother has BBS, chose BBS as the focus of her documentary project and reached out to connect with our community.

While this documentary was independently produced by Milly as part of her university work, we were glad to help her connect with members of the BBS community.

We’re so thankful to Milly for choosing BBS as her subject, and for the care and sensitivity she brought to the project. A huge thank you as well to the three individuals who took part — your honesty and openness make this film powerful, real, and important.

⚠️ Please note: some parts of the documentary may be emotionally challenging. If you need support, we’re here — don’t hesitate to reach out.

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🌟 In the latest issue of Exceptional Times, Mum Dianne Garrett shares her heartfelt story of raising her young son with #BardetBiedlSyndrome. Many in our community will recognise the feelings — the love, the challenges, and the resilience that life with a rare condition brings.

You’ll also find reflections on life with autism, the realities of rare diseases, and meet a Cincinnati barber who’s making a difference for children with disabilities, one haircut at a time.

Although this is an American magazine — and the support services and protocols mentioned may be different to what’s available here — the emotions, struggles and small joys are universal. 💙

✨ Read the latest issue here: https://shorturl.at/gEFJl

Thank you Centre for Parent Information and Resources.

🌟 In the latest issue of Exceptional Times, Mum Dianne Garrett shares her heartfelt story of raising her young son with #BardetBiedlSyndrome. Many in our community will recognise the feelings — the love, the challenges, and the resilience that life with a rare condition brings.

You’ll also find reflections on life with autism, the realities of rare diseases, and meet a Cincinnati barber who’s making a difference for children with disabilities, one haircut at a time.

Although this is an American magazine — and the support services and protocols mentioned may be different to what’s available here — the emotions, struggles and small joys are universal. 💙

✨ Read the latest issue here: shorturl.at/gEFJl

Thank you Centre for Parent Information and Resources.
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Paid internship opportunities for blind and partially sighted job seekers with Thomas Pocklington Trust.

Looking to build your skills, return to work, or boost your career? Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Get Set Progress internships are open now – with roles like:
🔹 Marketing & Communications
🔹 Accessibility Software Testing
🔹 Business Development
🔹 Sight Loss Advice
🔹 Finance
...and more!

💼 Remote, hybrid, and in-person roles available across the UK. Plus, their friendly Employment team is ready to help you with your CV and applications.

Follow the link for more information and how to apply

Paid internship opportunities for blind and partially sighted job seekers with Thomas Pocklington Trust.

Looking to build your skills, return to work, or boost your career? Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Get Set Progress internships are open now – with roles like:
🔹 Marketing & Communications
🔹 Accessibility Software Testing
🔹 Business Development
🔹 Sight Loss Advice
🔹 Finance
...and more!

💼 Remote, hybrid, and in-person roles available across the UK. Plus, their friendly Employment team is ready to help you with your CV and applications.

Follow the link for more information and how to applyNeed a hand applying for our Get Set Progress internships? We’ve got you covered.

Our Employment team is on standby, ready to support you with your CV and guide you through the application process.

If you're blind or partially sighted and looking for meaningful work experience, the Get Set Progress internship scheme is still open, offering a variety of paid roles to help you take the next step in your career.

Here are just a few of the roles available:

- Communications and Marketing Coordinator

- Finance Intern

- Sight Loss Advisor

- Accessibility Software Testing Intern

- Volunteer Coordinator

- Marketing and Events Intern

- Business Development Coordinator

- Information Support Officer

- Internal Communications Intern…and many more!

Opportunities are remote, hybrid or in-person across the UK. For personalised support with your application, contact our Employment team at [email protected].

See the full list of vacancies and apply here: f.mtr.cool/hkzhvxplea

Don’t snooze, deadlines are approaching fast.

#GetSetProgress #EmploymentSupport #JobVacancies #BlindAndPartiallySighted

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🎧 To celebrate 50 years of British Blind Sport, The Golden Legacy Series brings you inspiring conversations with leaders in sport.

🎙️ Episode 3 – Sally Munday OBE, Chief Exec of UK Sport
Sally shares her journey and how UK Sport backs Paralympic and Olympic athletes, with a focus on inclusion.

🎙️ Episode 4 – Tim Reddish CBE, Paralympian & Advocate
Tim reflects on his path from swimmer to sport leader — and how sport empowers and connects people.

📱 Listen for free now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify — search "Let’s Talk VI Sport" to find the series.
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Truly inspiring story of how Brandon, a former student at The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), started his own braille business with the help of The King's Trust.

He had a goal to make the world more inclusive and now his printing business creates braille menus, greetings cards, colouring books, artwork and more!

Well done Brandon!
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