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Laura Walker (she/her)

Laura Walker (she/her)

@LauraVisScot

My views are my own. Chief Executive at Visibility Scotland, Chairperson SVSSG.

Scotland, United Kingdom Bergabung Eylül 2020
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Stamperland FC 2010's
Stamperland FC 2010's@Stamperland2010·
🏆 CHAMPIONS! 🏆 Congratulations to Stamperland United 2010s for winning the Paisley & Johnstone District Division Two! 🟡 17 wins | ⚫ 3 draws | 🟡 4 losses ⚽ 124 goals for | 🛡️ 49 conceded | 🔥 54 points What a season! @PJDistrictYFL @ScottishYouthFA #Champions #YouthFootball
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Transform Scotland
Transform Scotland@TransformScot·
This Tuesday the Cross Party Group on Sustainable Transport will meet in @ScotParl to discuss how Scottish transport can best support disabled people. We're delighted to be joined by @hussein_patwa and @DEScotTweets. Find out more and book a place: tickettailor.com/events/crosspa…
Transform Scotland@TransformScot

How far have we really come in making transport inclusive? Join the #SustainableTransportCPG to discuss transport & disabilities with expert speakers. 📅 Tue 4 Mar | ⏰ 18:00-19:15 📍 @ScotParl / Online Book now 👇 tickettailor.com/events/crosspa…

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Visibility Scotland
Visibility Scotland@VisibilityScot·
"Braille is about replacing obstacles with opportunities" - Dave Williams, RNIB We had a fantastic time yesterday at the #Braille200 event hosted by @RNIB at the Mitchell Library! Thanks for having us! ID: Visibility Scotland staff at our resource table at the event.
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Visibility Scotland
Visibility Scotland@VisibilityScot·
Our head office at Queen’s Crescent will be closed on Friday. 24 January due to Storm Eowyn. In addition, all in-person services will be cancelled, with staff working from home. The office and all front-facing services will reopen on Monday, 27 January. visibilityscotland.org.uk/visibility-sco…
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Visibility Scotland
Visibility Scotland@VisibilityScot·
We are hiring! Visibility Scotland is recruiting for a part time café cook to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and community centred charity! Full details can be found by clicking the link below: visibilityscotland.org.uk/visibility-sco…
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A truly moving story; intertwining real life and storytelling. #BrainInjury is a hidden #Disability that affects the person and the people around them. This is a generous gift from Olly, family and friends. “It would be good if everything made sense like we were told it would”
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One Hundred and Fifty Days is a beautiful, insightful meditation on life and love created to honour the late Oliver Emmanual. The wonderful piece by @BrainTumourOrg has full details. We'll be tuning in here and you should too! thebraintumourcharity.org/news/blog-post…

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Visibility Scotland
Visibility Scotland@VisibilityScot·
Join us on Friday 15 November from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM GMT for Inclusive Communications Training, where we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to making communication accessible! eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-co…
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Absolutely delighted to welcome @Scot_CPS back to our headquarters. Apparently this is where their journey began! We will definitely be delivering more of these sessions! #Safety #Accessible #Inclusion
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Self defence is an important skill that can improve self esteem and decrease anxiety. We recently partnered with @Scot_CPS and @hellofreejoy to offer self defence designed for young people with a vision impairment! ID: An instructor and a student practice self defence #Empower

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Read Lara’s, @VisibilityScot Administrator and Digital Communications Intern, blog on the @PocklingtonHub #GetSetProgress Programme. We are delighted to welcome Lara to our team! Lara will share her internship journey over the next nine months.
Visibility Scotland@VisibilityScot

Lara has joined Visibility Scotland as our Administrator and Digital Communications Intern through the @PocklingtonHub Get Set Progress programme, which provides internships to persons with a vision impairment. Click the link to read Lara's new blog! visibilityscotland.org.uk/blog/lara-goes…

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Visibility Scotland
Visibility Scotland@VisibilityScot·
Does your organisation provide vision rehabilitation and/or habilitation? Are you based in Scotland? If yes, SVSSG request your participation in this exciting, first of its kind research opportunity! Click the link to learn more. pocklington.org.uk/health/ecsp/sc…
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Sight Scotland
Sight Scotland@SightScotland·
Your vote matters. Visionary UK are launching a general election voting guide session tomorrow, 12 June, for blind and partially sighted voters and those who work in this sector. Register below: ow.ly/aTO750SaK4m #Vote #GeneralElection #SightScotland
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What a super day, and great to finally meet @DrLaurenAyton in person. This research is the first of its kind. #RightToRehab #Impact #SightLoss
Visibility Scotland@VisibilityScot

Fantastic to be part of @GCUVisSci and @vi_rehab celebration event for #VisionRehabilitationSpecialist students and mentors.@DrLaurenAyton from #Australia presented the international research study on the impact of vision impairment on the quality of life ID: Lecture theatre

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Visibility Scotland
Visibility Scotland@VisibilityScot·
Hip hip hooray, it’s our birthday! Today we are celebrating 165 years of Visibility Scotland. We offer support for people with sight loss across Scotland. For more information, please visit our website or call us on 0141 332 4632.
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Visibility Scotland
Visibility Scotland@VisibilityScot·
A huge thank you to @HSFCharity for a grant of £9,000 towards our Listening Ear project! This generous grant adds to the £16,000 per year of funding we receive for this amazing service from @rsmacdonaldct. For more information please visit our website. #SightLoss #ListeningEar
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