Thomas Pocklington Trust

Check out this new podcast! 🎙️ The first episode of a six-week podcast series is just out. Featuring interviews from a range of organisations, the podcast will cover issues people are having with teaching and #learning during the #Covid19 pandemic. In next week’s episode TPT will cover how #students with #VisionImpairment can cope during this challenging situation with #remote working, how to manage equipment and other tips and advice.
Listen to episode one here 👇 https://bit.ly/3ahMy2P

Today is deadline day for applications to our emergency fund!
The fund was set up to support #SightLoss charities providing vital services to #Blind & #PartiallySighted people during #Covid19. Please have your application in by 5pm today.
Find out more👇... https://www.pocklington-trust.org.uk/…/ last-call-for-applic…
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It’s Audio Description (AD) Awareness Day👍
For many #Blind and #PartiallySighted people AD can make a massive difference to the enjoyment and experience of watching movies and TV programmes. If you haven’t tried it yet, or want to find out more, check out our #tech team’s great guide to #AudioDescription 👇 https://bit.ly/2RG9Bxu

Check out our Sight Loss Councils Engagement Manager for the North West, Iain Mitchell on BBC Radio Merseyside highlighting the challenges #Blind and #PartiallySighted people are facing during #Covid19. Skip to 1hr 25mins to listen to his interview 👇 https://bbc.in/2xzvDeu
If you’d like to find out more about any of the issues discussed in Iain’s interview, go to the COVID-19 page on our website:... https://bit.ly/3eqv2wr
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Accessing #shopping supplies is a crucial issue for #Blind and #PartiallySighted people right now. Listen to one of our brilliant Sight Loss Councils volunteers Laura Kennedy, on BBC Radio Merseyside speaking about her personal experiences of the impact #Covid19 is having on her life. Skip to 2hr 27mins to hear her interview 👇 https://bbc.in/2xzvDeu

We are leading work with national partners to address Access To Work issues during the COVID-19 situation including the current need for physical signatures for claims. We are in discussions with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regarding this. Please share your experiences with us and we will continue to lobby on your behalf. Email us on: info@pocklington-trust.org.uk

Are you a #SightLoss charity wishing to make an application to our emergency fund? The deadline is Friday 17 April at 5pm!
We set up the fund to support charities which are providing vital services to #Blind and #PartiallySighted people during #Covid19.
Find out more👇... http://bit.ly/3a
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It’s fair to say we're all having to find new and interesting ways to keep ourselves occupied at home these days. Our #tech team have two words for you: Smart Speakers!
Check out our great guide to Smart Speakers for #Blind and #PartiallySighted people http://bit.ly/2V8Wp6T

we are pleased to see the Scottish Government have created a helpline to assist people with urgent needs such as those with a #disability during #Covid19. It connects callers to local services that can help provide essential food and medication, emotional support, links to volunteer groups, and social work services for vulnerable children and adults.
Helpline number: 0800 111 4000.
Find out more:... https://bit.ly/2RElcNQ
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Currently #Blind and #PartiallySighted people are not considered as a priority for access to #OnlineShopping. This must change.
There is an urgent need for the Government to act, and ensure that people with a #VisionImpairment can access the shopping services they need during the current #Coronavirus situation.
That’s why we are working with our partners at The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (UK), RNIB, VisionUK, and Visionary to make this happen, but we need your help!...
Please add your voice to the campaign and sign the petition👇 https://bit.ly/2Juxkwk
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Thomas Pocklington Trust has announced a last call for sight loss organisations to apply to its emergency fund.
The fund was launched at the end of March to support sight loss charities which are providing vital services to blind and partially sighted people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organisations which wish to apply have until 5pm Friday 17 April to submit their applications. For more information visit the link below 👇

Now that we’re all going to be spending a bit more time at home, it’s likely that accessing #TV will be more important than ever.🛋️📺
There are options available to make using and enjoying television easier for #Blind and #PartiallySighted people.
Check out our guide to #accessible TV⬇️... http://bit.ly/3bNbPnu
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#Isolating doesn’t have to mean that you are isolated. Thanks to technology it’s never been easier to keep in touch with friends, family, and people across the world.
Check out our informative guides to staying in touch for #Blind and #PartiallySighted people 👇 https://bit.ly/2JdC61a

Have you signed the petition? It’s amazing that so many people have joined the campaign already! If you haven’t yet, we urge you to add your name to the thousands of others who have signed the petition, calling on the Government to act now, and ensure that #Blind and #PartiallySighted people are made a priority for #OnlineShopping during the #CoronaVirus situation.
Please add your voice to the campaign and sign the petition 👇 https://bit.ly/2Juxkwk

We would like to congratulate TPT trustee Marsha de Cordova MP, on her appointment as Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities.

Come and join our Facebook community of students with a #VisionImpairment. A place to share experiences, ask questions and find out the latest news and updates on all things #HigherEducation. Join now👇 bit.ly/2IZrCSQ #studentsupportVI