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.

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/

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

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

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

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

More than half of adults with learning disabilities in England die before 65. This BBC News story shows why action on healthcare inequalities cannot wait. Read more 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnv949z75jmo

Today, members of Learning Disability England have taken an open letter to 10 Downing Street. The letter asked the new Prime Minister to make the health of people with learning disabilities a priority. Read more: tinyurl.com/cw9mfs7x Sign here: tinyurl.com/yc4a9szn

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

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

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/

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

This co-produced interim report reflects many of the issues people we support have raised about the PIP assessment process. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/timms-review-of-personal-independence-payment-interim-report/the-timms-review-of-personal-independence-payment-interim-report

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/

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

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.

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/

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

Thinking about fundraising but not sure where to start? 🤔 Sarah, our Public Fundraising Manager, busts common fundraising myths and shares how you can make a real difference for people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss. 🎥 https://youtu.be/ABz9SDy0CsU

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

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!

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

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

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

🌈 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

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!

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

We're looking for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians to join our Special Schools Eye Care Service and help change lives through accessible eye care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4tn5MBRdxE Browse all our available roles: https://careers.seeability.org/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our Sahara Desert Trek is designed with inclusion at its heart – welcoming people with disabilities, people who would like extra support or adjustments, and a range of fitness levels. https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=TrekSahara

Trek 100km across the Sahara Desert with SeeAbility from 6 - 13 March 2027 🏜️ Every step supports people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss. https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TrekSahara

We're proud to support people with juvenile CLN3 (Batten) disease. Children are born apparently healthy, but over time their sight and physical and cognitive abilities decline. With the right support, people with juvenile CLN3 (Batten) disease can live happy, fulfilling lives.

A love of football brought Andrew and Scott together. A reminder that volunteering can be as simple as spending time together and sharing what you love. https://www.seeability.org/stories/andrews-story-shared-love-football-and-friendship?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=volunteer

When Grace wanted a running buddy, volunteer Shirley stepped in. 1 hour a week grew into a friendship that boosted Grace's confidence, wellbeing and independence. https://www.seeability.org/stories/tuesday-running-club-volunteering-story?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=volunteer

What makes volunteering with SeeAbility so special? For Volunteers' Week, our Volunteer Manager Richard shares what volunteers bring to SeeAbility – and what volunteering gives back in return. 🧡 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/UclAlmZ7wvQ #VolunteersWeek

This #VolunteersWeek, we're celebrating the amazing people who give their time to SeeAbility. Our volunteers make a real difference every day. https://www.seeability.org/get-involved/volunteer?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=volunteer

A new challenge is coming... Trek Sahara' 27 Are you ready?

800 portraits were added to our mural in London helping us become @guinnessworldrecords.com title holders while raising awareness that everyone deserves an equal right to sight. https://www.seeability.org/news/seeability-world-record?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fundraising

Only a few hours left of our GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title attempt in Potters Fields Park, just by Tower Bridge! Follow along on our livestream as we creep closer and closer towards the title: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNM6MKpXU3I

It starts tomorrow! Join us in London this Thursday and Friday for our @guinnessworldrecords.com title attempt for the “Most participants featured on a live portrait installation in 48 hours”. Be part of it: https://seeability.org/GWR

For 20 years, Terence never had a sight test. Now you can help more people with sight loss get the support they deserve. Join our @guinnessworldrecords.com title attempt in London this Thursday and Friday 👇 https://seeability.org/GWR

Half term, sunshine and a chance to make history! ☀️ Join us in London on 28–29 May at Potters Fields Park for our @guinnessworldrecords.com title attempt and help shine a light on people who deserve to be seen, heard and supported. https://seeability.org/GWR

Children with learning disabilities are 28x more likely to have a serious sight problem - yet many still miss out on eye care. Join our @guinnessworldrecords.com title attempt in London on 28–29 May and help make children’s eye care impossible to ignore 👇 https://seeability.org/GWR

Thanks to everyone who came to see Steve and Rebecca at Communication Works in Oldham today. Great conversations had about assistive technology and inclusion. We’ll also be at Communication Works South on 24 June. Free tickets: https://mycenmac.com/CW2026 #CW2026 #GetSeen #AAC #EdTech #SEND