Visibility Scotland

17/09/2026

Next week is National Eye Health Week.

From 21–27 September, people across the UK will be talking about why looking after our eyes matters.

At Visibility Scotland we'll be sharing tips, knowledge, and health habits all throughout next week. Follow along and help us spread the word!

Image description: A Visibility Scotland staff member and service user walk side by side down a pavement.

07/09/2026

Sight Loss Council Scotland is recruiting for a Coordinator role.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Sight Loss Councils across Scotland. In Scotland, Sight Loss Councils are delivered through a partnership between Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, Visibility Scotland and Thomas Pocklington Trust.



Sight Scotland is the lead organisation within the consortium partnership and employs the Sight Loss Council Scotland Coordinator. In this role, you will work closely with volunteers, partners and colleagues to support the delivery and development of Sight Loss Council activity across Scotland. The first 12 weeks of the post will be based with Visibility Scotland.



Sight Loss Councils are volunteer-led groups that bring together people with lived experience of vision impairment and blindness to influence positive change in their communities.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in project coordination, volunteer engagement, stakeholder management and organising events, while making a real difference to the lives of people with vision impairment or blindness.



We are seeking someone who is highly organised, proactive and passionate about using lived experience to influence change, from behaviour to policy.



You’ll have experience coordinating projects, events, volunteer programmes or community engagement activity, with excellent communication and organisational skills. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, managing multiple priorities and ensuring activities are delivered to a high standard.

Experience of supporting volunteers, using digital systems and promoting inclusive participation will help you succeed in this role.

Lived Experience of vision impairment is essential.

Visit the link below for full details, including how to apply:

Come join our team! We're hiring for a Sight Loss Council Scotland Coordinator

07/09/2026

Rosie is 22 and has recently graduated from college with an HND in Radio Broadcasting. She also volunteers at a technology hub, helping people use assistive technology.

Rosie has Leber's Amaurosis, which means that her retina did not develop properly. She has some peripheral vision, but she is unable to see details. She also has Nystagmus and Photophobia, which makes her sensitive to light.

Rosie first heard of Visibility Scotland through a friend, who encouraged her to attend our EyeCan CYP events. Rosie said, “I wanted to get involved with Visibility Scotland because I was looking to take part in more activities to socialise.”

One event that she was especially excited about was the behind-the-scenes tour for the TRNSMT music festival site. Rosie had tickets to attend the festival, but the Visibility Scotland session would give her a chance to check out the site in advance. She said;
“When I came along to the TRNSMT event, I was excited, but I didn't know what to expect as I've not attended many concerts. I was also nervous because I had never been in that kind of environment before; however, I felt comfortable and safe because there wasn't a lot of people at the {Visibility Scotland} event.”

During the behind-the-scenes visit, Visibility Scotland received a tour from the Accessibility Lead for DF Concerts, who explained in detail the measures the festival has in place to make sure that disabled people are included. Rosie was able to ask questions to find out more about how to access the site as a vision-impaired guest,

“It was great to attend the TRNSMT event because it meant that when I went to the actual festival, I had a much better idea of where to go and what to expect, as well as what things they can do to help when it comes to accessibility, which made me feel more confident.”

Rosie had such a positive experience at the festival that she is keen to attend more concerts, and will also be a regular face at Visibility Scotland.

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Rosie is standing in front of the main stage at TRNSMT. She has short blond hair. She is wearing a white T-shirt. Rosie is wearing dark glasses and headphones.

04/09/2026

Meet Gordon, Visibility Scotland’s volunteer driver. He volunteers on a Monday for the community group and on a Tuesday for the Café.

He was first involved with Visibility Scotland as a service user. A few years ago, Gordon had a stroke which affected some of his peripheral vision. He received amazing support and eventually got his driving licence back. Gordon always wanted to give something back to Visibility Scotland, and when the driving opportunity came up, he had to take it.

We asked Gordon what his favourite part about volunteering for a charity is, and he commented, “I love engaging with everyone, especially the service users, and hearing the story of their journeys.”

When it comes to a memorable experience, Gordon mentioned two in particular; getting his driving licence back was a high point in his personal life and from a service point of view he is continually in awe of the courage and bravery of people working so hard to have a "normal" life.

Gordon has been a driver for a number of months now, but as a service user he still keeps in touch with the staff after his stroke.

Since being a volunteer driver, Gordon has learnt about the challenges vision impaired people face every day, the prejudice they face, but the amazing resilience they show.

Some fun facts about Gordon are that he used to run marathons, with a personal best of two hours fifty-five minutes; he also likes to mess around with some woodwork and is a serious campervanner!

Image Description:
Gordon sits on a camping chair. He is wearing sun glasses, a white t-shirt and black shorts. There is a white dog sitting in the middle of the picture and a campervan is to the right of the image. The sky is blue.

03/09/2026

We're hiring for a Digital Skills and Employment Advisor through Thomas Pocklington Trust's Get Set Progress internship programme!

The Digital Skills and Employment Advisor will support blind and vision-impaired people in developing digital confidence, improving employability skills, and accessing opportunities for education, training, and employment.

The post-holder will draw on their lived experience and knowledge of assistive technology to empower others to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

If you have lived experience of vision impairment or blindness and are a confident JAWs or NVDA user, we want to hear from you.

Visit the link below to learn more and apply:

Come join our team! We're hiring for a Digital Skills and Employment Advisor (Internship)

31/08/2026

Visibility Scotland and TAVIP launch a new project to advance digital inclusion in employment

Visibility Scotland is delighted to announce a new project with TAVIP (Technology Association for Vision Impaired People), focused on improving digital inclusion and employment opportunities for people with vision impairment.

The project will explore practical ways to break down digital barriers, promote greater accessibility, and support people with vision impairment to thrive in the workplace.

Currently, there is a lack of access to essential technology and digital skills training is a major barrier, alongside the need for more inclusive workplace cultures. However, there is lots going on to change this!

To find out more, visit the link below.

Visibility Scotland and TAVIP launch new project - New employment project by Visibility Scotland and TAVIP

31/08/2026

Ready for your next challenge?

The Great Scottish Run is one of Scotland's most iconic running events, offering both a 10K and Half Marathon through the heart of Glasgow. Why not make your run even more meaningful by fundraising for Visibility Scotland?

Every pound you raise will help Visibility Scotland continue supporting people living with vision impairment and blindness to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

Whether you're an experienced runner or taking on your first race, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Team Visibility Scotland. Once you've signed up, please get in touch so we can support your fundraising journey every step of the way.

Register for the Great Scottish Run today by visiting the link below:

Soak up Glasgow’s green spaces & inspiring sights on an iconic 10k or half marathon route. An unforgettable city-centre running experience!

28/08/2026

Vision impaired artist Robert King is exhibiting two sets of work, “Shadow of an echo” and “Everything near becomes distant” from the third of September to the 11th of October at Gallery 103, 103 Trongate, G1 5HD.

The exhibits offer a powerful, complementary exploration of sight loss, memory and identity through self-portraiture via medical imagery and abstract digital works, the exhibitions move beyond familiar stereotypes to reveal lived experience as layered, complex and deeply creative, inviting audiences to see sight loss not as absence, but as a transformed way of perceiving the world.

Robert welcomes all to his exhibition, and in particular those with lived experience. To find out more information please visit the link below:

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28/08/2026

Did you know that the employment rate of disabled people is substantially lower than that of non-disabled people in the UK. As of 2023, about 53.6% of disabled people aged 16–64 were in employment, compared to 82.5% of non-disabled people.

Vision-impaired people, in particular, face significantly lower employment rates. According to a 2020 analysis by RNIB, just 27% of people registered as sight impaired or severely sight impaired were in employment.

Many vision-impaired people who are not in work aren’t actively seeking employment, not because they don’t want to work, but because of the barriers they face. For some, the impact of their sight loss can make finding and staying in work challenging. Repeated setbacks can lead to feeling discouraged.

The low employment rate among blind and vision impaired people highlights just how much more needs to be done to create equal opportunities and make the workplace more accessible and inclusive.

Accessibility can sometimes limit the roles available. For example, jobs that require driving may not be accessible. But with the right support, reasonable adjustments and accessible workplaces, blind and vision impaired people can and do build successful careers across a wide range of professions.

Inclusive employers recognise that accessibility should be built in from day one. This means discussing adjustments early and ensuring employees have the right tools and support before they start.

Examples include screen-reading software, accessible equipment, clear signage, and practical support with navigating the workplace.

If you or someone you know could use support with employment, Visibility Scotland can help. Get in touch by calling 0800 987 1087 or emailing [email protected]

Image Description: Lynsey, Visibility Scotland's Family Advocacy Worker, sits
in the Sensory Play Room. She is wearing glasses and a blue Visibility Scotland T-shirt. Lynsey smiles at the camera. She is holding colourful glowing fibre-optic strands.