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SeeAbility@seeability· 25d

Lord Scriven supported the delivery of our open letter to Downing Street this week. In this video, he shares why he's backing our call for a new health strategy, so people with learning disabilities can lead equally long and healthy lives.

SeeAbility@seeability· 25d

Congratulations to our Senior Dispensing Optician, Martyn Howlett, on being named a finalist for the 2026 IOA International Optician of the Year. 👏 https://ioassn.org/news/international-opticians-association-and-silmo-announce-finalists-for-the-2026-ioa-international-optician-of-the-year-award/

A man adjusts a smiling boy’s glasses as he sits in a wheelchair beside tall purple flowers.

SeeAbility@seeability· 26d

Caroline was told there was no treatment for her cancer. Her support team challenged that. She's cancer-free. Her story shows why change can't wait. https://www.seeability.org/stories/carolines-cancer-diagnosis-power-unwavering-support?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup

Poster with quote about Caroline’s cancer diagnosis and support team; three women sit together below on an orange and yellow background.

SeeAbility@seeability· 26d

Didn't get a London Marathon ballot place? You're still in! Apply for a Team SeeAbility charity place and support people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss. https://www.seeability.org/events/london-marathon-2027?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fundraising

Graphic of an orange running vest reading “You’re still in!” with text: “Didn’t get a ballot place? Apply for a Team SeeAbility charity place.”

SeeAbility@seeability· 27d

Giban no longer relies on insulin. Too many people with learning disabilities face health inequalities. Giban's story shows why we're calling for action. https://www.seeability.org/stories/gibans-story-journey-healthier-happier-life?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup

Giban and his support workrt pose together above text: “Giban’s story” and a quote about gaining control of his diabetes with support.

SeeAbility@seeability· 28d

Scott Watkin BEM explains why people with learning disabilities must not be overlooked. https://www.seeability.org/news/written-and-written-out-why-we-need-put-learning-disability-healthcare-back-new-nhs?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup

Quote graphic with Scott Watkin BEM: “A dedicated healthcare strategy is the only way to ensure people with learning disabilities don’t fall through the gaps.”

SeeAbility@seeability· 29d

Today, SeeAbility and Learning Disability England delivered an open letter to 10 Downing Street, urging the Prime Minister to take action on healthcare inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities. Read the full story on our website: https://seeability.org/no10ds

SeeAbility@seeability· Jul 11

Stay safe with our free Easy Read guide, with simple tips on keeping cool during a heatwave, drinking enough water and spotting when someone may need support. https://www.seeability.org/resources/keeping-safe-heat?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=accessibility

Poster reading “How to keep cool” and “Easy read guide,” showing a man drinking water beside a portable air cooler.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jul 10

Ever wondered what it's really like to be a Support Worker? This #YouthEmploymentWeek, spend a day with one of our colleagues and see why every day is different. No experience needed – just the right values. We'll provide the training. https://careers.seeability.org/

SeeAbility@seeability· Jul 9

Got your London Marathon place? Congratulations! Join SeeAbility and help support people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live more independently. https://www.seeability.org/events/london-marathon-2027?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fundraising

SeeAbility@seeability· Jul 8

At SeeAbility, we're looking for people who care, want to learn and are ready to make a difference. You don't need previous experience – we'll support you with training from day one. If you're leaving school, college or university, we'd love to hear from you. https://careers.seeability.org/

Poster reading “Your potential matters. Grow your career with SeeAbility,” witha colleague serving fruit to seated people.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jul 7

This #YouthEmploymentWeek, Harley from RWA shares why young people with learning disabilities and autism mustn't be left behind when it comes to work. https://www.seeability.org/youth-employment-learning-disabilities-autism?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rwa

Graphic reading “Everyone deserves the opportunity to work” with two smiling young adults and text about a Youth Employment Week blog.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jul 6

What a fantastic day at #ParallelWindsor! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined Team SeeAbility – taking part, volunteering, donating or cheering us on. A special shout out to our youngest fundraiser, aged just five! 🧡 We can't wait to be back next year.

Smiling woman and child in red shirts pose outdoors after a race, holding medals; the child wears sunglasses and bib number 423.

Smiling charity race team in orange shirts, including wheelchair users, wave on a park path as bubbles float around them.

Group of charity race participants in orange shirts pose on a park path, with one person in a wheelchair and a large bubble overhead.

Young girl in a red SeeAbility race shirt and bib 425 smiles with a medal at an outdoor event beside bright charity flags and tents.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jul 6

This #YouthEmploymentWeek, start a career that makes a difference with SeeAbility. 🧡 You don't need experience in social care – just the right values and a willingness to learn. Many of our leaders started as Support Workers. Apply today 👉 https://careers.seeability.org/

Poster reads “Start your career. Change lives.” over a photo of four people playing boccia in a sports hall.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jul 4

Why would you trek the Sahara with SeeAbility in 2027? 🌅 Experience the desert 💪 Challenge yourself ❤️ Make lifelong memories https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TrekSahara

SeeAbility@seeability· Jul 2

People with learning disabilities face unfair health inequalities. We're supporting an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for action. Add your name and help make our voices stronger. Easy read letter: https://tinyurl.com/mtaknxna Sign the letter: https://tinyurl.com/yv2ean8a

Graphic of stacked papers on green background reading: “In the 168 pages of the NHS 10 year plan, learning disability got just one mention.”

SeeAbility@seeability· Jul 2

Use your Quills Rewards points to support SeeAbility! You can now donate £10 to SeeAbility for just 80 Rewards points when you shop through our Quills portal. https://shop.quillsuk.co.uk/login?v=seeability Thank you, Quills!

Quills Group “See Ability” graphic: dog in glasses and tie holding a pencil at a desk with pens, clips, notebook, and plant.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jul 1

No WiFi. No distractions. Just you, your team, and the desert. No endless distractions of modern life and conquering the glistening sands of the Sahara Desert. https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TrekSahara

Split image: a backpacked person stands in a crowded city crosswalk above, and hikes alone across sunlit desert dunes below.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jun 30

Our friends at @retinauk.bsky.social are hosting their free annual conference on 19 September. If you're affected by retinal sight loss, join in person or online for research updates, advice and support. https://retinauk.org.uk/event/annual-conference

Retina UK Annual Conference 2026 poster: 19 September 2026, Birmingham, free, with website and photo of attendees.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jun 27

One of these will give you stories you'll tell for years. The other is a Tesco receipt. Choose wisely. https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TrekSahara

Futurama Fry squints in the skeptical meme; text reads, “Trek the Sahara or do the big grocery shop.”

SeeAbility@seeability· Jun 26

🌈 Happy Pride Month! Everyone deserves information they can understand. Our LGBTQAI+ Easy Read guide is designed to support LGBTQAI+ people with learning disabilities or autism to better understand their identity. https://www.seeability.org/resources/being-lgbtqia

SeeAbility@seeability· Jun 25

Great to be at Communication Works South yesterday! Thanks to @cenmac.bsky.social for organising such a brilliant event. Lance enjoyed chattin about SeeAbility's easy eye care and accessible resources. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our stand – It was great to meet you!

Lance in a red SeeAbility T-shirt sits at an information table with leaflets, laptop, and an easy eye care sign.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jun 24

Join SeeAbility at Parallel Windsor on 5 July! Walk, push or run with no cut-off times – Start Together, Finish Whenever. Choose from 100m, 1K, 5K, 10K or SuperSensory –Take on a challenge or enjoy the festival! Find out more and book your place: https://www.parallellifestyle.com/windsor2026

Crowd of runners and walkers at a charity race, including a wheelchair user, crossing a timing mat on a tree-lined road.

Two runners in SeeAbility event shirts sit on grass, smiling and talking after a race, with bibs pinned to their shirts.

Smiling woman in sunglasses lies on grass beside a wheelchair wheel and a red “SeeAbility” banner at an outdoor event.

Smiling woman in a SeeAbility shirt and striped headscarf sits on grass, holding up a peace sign.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jun 23

Sign up for Trek Sahara '27, you must. Regret not signing up in 2027, you will. https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TrekSahara

Yoda meme with text: “Why is it called Trek Sahara’ rather than ‘Sahara Trek’? Because in charge of planning, I was.”

SeeAbility@seeability· Jun 22

POV it’s 2027 and everyone’s swapping stories from the Sahara Trek… Except you. Join Team SeeAbility and take on 100km across the Sahara Desert from 6–13 March 2027. Sign up today! https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TrekSahara

SeeAbility@seeability· Jun 19

Yesterday was Autistic Pride Day – We've created an easy read guide about autism, designed to support understanding and inclusion. https://www.seeability.org/resources/autism?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=accessibility

Poster for Autistic Pride Day with a photo of Lance on a yellow background and text: “What is autism? Easy Read.”

SeeAbility@seeability· Jun 18

Giban transformed his health and no longer relies on insulin, it goes to show what's possible when people with learning disabilities get the right support and healthcare. https://www.seeability.org/stories/gibans-story-journey-healthier-happier-life?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=listenup

Two smiling men pose with arms around each other above text: “Giban’s story” and a quote that says 'Managing his diabetes used to feel like a constant struggle. But with the right support around jim, he has taken control of his health'.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jun 17

Read Caroline's story and support the letter calling for a new national strategy for people with learning disabilities. https://www.seeability.org/stories/carolines-cancer-diagnosis-power-unwavering-support?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=listenup ✍️ Sign the letter: https://tinyurl.com/yv2ean8a

Graphic with quote that says ' If her support team had not challenged the doctor's decision on Caroline's cancer diagnosis, she may not still be with us today.' and a photo of Caroline and her support workers seated together.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jun 15

In his latest blog, Scott Watkin BEM explains why people with learning disabilities must not be overlooked in NHS plans. https://www.seeability.org/news/written-and-written-out-why-we-need-put-learning-disability-healthcare-back-new-nhs?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=listenup

Graphic quote by Scott Watkin BEM: dedicated healthcare strategy is needed so people with learning disabilities don’t fall through gaps.

SeeAbility@seeability· Jun 15

Will you sign the open letter to tackle health inequalities? Join the call for a new national strategy for people with learning disabilities. ✉️ https://tinyurl.com/mtaknxna ✍️ https://tinyurl.com/yv2ean8a #LearningDisabilityWeek