It’s Student Volunteering Week! We’re celebrating our brilliant Student Volunteers at TPT. They share lived experience to shape our work, influence policy, speak at events and support STEP. Huge thanks! Blind or partially sighted students: get involved: [email protected]

Get Set Progress internship is more than work experience. From expert-led training days to meaningful placements, it builds confidence and careers for BPS people. Employers across the UK can get involved. Learn more and sign up to host an intern via: https://tinyurl.com/693svrb9

Sarah, our Employment Development Intern, shares her experience of job hunting as a disabled graduate and the frustration of filtering through the #DisabilityConfidentScheme. Supportive or a statistic? Read her article here: https://ow.ly/X6zN50Y7lv8#DisabilityConfidentScheme #DisabilityEmployment #DisabledTalent

Let’s Talk Jobs is back! This month: we’re discussing Civil Service careers. Join our employment team and ex-Civil Servant Nicola Blacker for a practical MS Teams session on applying as a blind or partially sighted person. Monday 9 Feb, 2–3pm. Register:https://tinyurl.com/ept3yx3w

On 12 Dec 2025, motivational speaker Nick Elston returned to deliver an inspiring and highly engaging online public speaking session for our interns, students, job seekers, volunteers, and staff. Read more here: https://ow.ly/iFxy50Y7bOI #SkillShare #GetSetProgress

Will #Driverless cars make everyday travel easier and more accessible? We welcomed Waymo to talk to blind and partially sighted people to share how #AutonomousVehicles work and to ask practical questions about safety, booking journeys and real-world use. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/HmUo50Y7skX

You're a blind or partially sighted student, thinking about university and open days. You're not alone. Our latest podcast episode shares real stories from students just like you. Listen now to how Sarah, Bilaal, Yanan and Annie made open days work for them. Listen now: https://tinyurl.com/yxw3zumu

Here’s a quick look at ChromeVox in the latest video in our 'Student Tech with Sydney' series. ChromeVox gives blind and partially sighted students spoken feedback, making it easy to navigate. Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7fjSxuNXKw&list=PL0_CmFlTyKUjaWjzVedPYZ_NXa7mTQHC8&index=2

The Rodney Powell Awards 2026 celebrate the outstanding impact made by TPT & Sight Loss Councils volunteers. "Having been honoured with this award last year, it boosted my self-confidence and showed that my actions can make a difference!" Aleks T Nominate a TPT volunteer: https://ow.ly/RhOp50Y0A5r

How are your new year's resolutions looking? Don't worry, we're not judging! Here's a resolution you can keep, subscribe to Through Our Eyes, a podcast by and for blind and partially sighted students. Listen now: https://thomaspocklingtontrust.podbean.com/ #StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents

Not a fan of typing on glass? You’re not alone. Join us for Tech Friday 3.0 on  Fri 23 Jan Hands-on buttoned phones for blind & partially sighted people. Try MiniVision 2, SmartVision 3, BlindShell & Big Purple Phone. TPT Hub, 11am. Sign up 👉https://pocklington.tfaforms.net/5069021

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 4 Feb, 10AM to 11AM Collaborative Employment Support – The Devon in Sight & Thomas Pocklington Trust Partnership Works For Me service partnership, referrals, working practices etc Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Join the 2026 series of STEP sessions supporting blind & partially sighted students moving into further or higher education. Sessions cover confidence, self-advocacy, assistive tech, socialising, and more. Dates: 28 & 29 Jan 2026. More info: https://tinyurl.com/4zapy3ny #DisabledStudents

Rodney Powell Awards 2026 nominations are open🎉 Celebrating TPT volunteers making a real difference, from Sight Loss Councils to Student & Young Voices. Know an individual or team to nominate? Deadline: 28 Feb 2026. Nomination forms and guidance here:https://tinyurl.com/29wxke4e

Quick reminder: our Let’s Talk Jobs webinar is today at 2pm. We’ll explore the Get Set Progress Internship, hear from a current intern and share how we support blind & partially sighted people into paid work. Sign up👉 https://pocklington.tfaforms.net/5069021?event=701Pz00000pu4gM&tfa_168=6

Not a fan of typing on glass? You’re not alone. Join us for Tech Friday 3.0 on  Fri 23 Jan Hands-on buttoned phones for blind & partially sighted people. Try MiniVision 2, SmartVision 3, BlindShell & Big Purple Phone. TPT Hub, 11am. Sign up 👉https://pocklington.tfaforms.net/5069021

After more than 5 years of waiting, the Government’s response on pavement parking falls short. Local discretion is not enough and won’t keep blind and partially sighted people safe. We will continue campaigning for a national ban. #EndPavementParking #AccessibleStreets #DisabilityRights

Join our first Let’s Talk Jobs webinar of the year! Mon 12 Jan, 2–3pm. Learn about our Get Set Progress Internship, a 9-month paid opportunity for blind & partially sighted people to build career momentum. Register: https://pocklington.tfaforms.net/5069021?event=701Pz00000pu4gM&tfa_168=6

Braille is everyday access. Access builds independence. Independence builds employment. Learn more about Get Set Progress: https://ow.ly/Nz3z50XNCYi #BrailleMatters #InclusiveEmployment #WorldBrailleDay #Accessibility #DisabilityRights

Tomorrow is Christmas, and before the festive rush takes over your timelines, we just wanted to say:   Season’s Greetings from everyone at Thomas Pocklington Trust!
Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with joy and rest. 🎄✨

Christmas opening hours update 🎄 From 3pm tomorrow, Wednesday 24 December, all our services will close for the holiday break. We reopen on Friday 2 January at 10am. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2026! 🎄

Early Christmas gift from our student voices! A bonus teaser of Through Our Eyes is live! A taste of what’s coming in the new year, plus candid moments that didn’t make the cut. Listen here or search for ‘Through Our Eyes’ on your favourite streaming platform: https://ow.ly/cWk350XM6Xm

Fast forward to 2025 and the legacy lives on through the Equality Act, but the gap between the law and everyday experience is still far too wide. Learn what employers can do today to avoid repeating history. https://ow.ly/TUTN50XGP1z #DisabilityHistoryMonth #Employment #Blindness 🧵2/2

Looking for a Christmas gift that’s a little different this year? The Visually Impaired Sailing Association of Great Britain (VISA-GB) has just unwrapped its 2026 sailing programme, and it’s packed with brilliant adventures for visually impaired adults. #Sailing #VISports

Rolling out across bus depots nationwide! We’ve again teamed up with DVSA, CPT, Brighton & Hove Buses and Bus Users UK on a new short film giving drivers tips to better support blind and partially sighted passengers. Showing at all bus depots soon, watch out!

A quick reminder that the latest Through Our Eyes episode is out now on our website and all major streaming platforms. Khadija talks with Aleks and Faith about navigating university choices as a blind or partially sighted student. Catch up here: https://f.mtr.cool/cumdibpyfp

Final Let’s Talk Jobs webinar of 2025! Jennifer, TPT’s Head of HR, will be joining our Employment team to share insights on reasonable adjustments, applications, employment law & more. 📅 2–3pm, Monday 8 December. Register: tinyurl.com/5avk2hre

The new Budget is out, but what does it mean for blind and partially sighted people? We’ve pulled out the key points: tax, benefits, family support and transport. Read the full summary here 👉https://f.mtr.cool/bflxaneqil

Big news! Our Vision Awareness Training for Bus Drivers, created with SLCs & partners, was Highly Commended at the UK Bus Awards 2025! Proud to equip drivers to make travel safer & more inclusive for blind & partially sighted passengers.

Mondays at TPT mean new beginnings: supporting blind & partially sighted students, helping people build work confidence, connecting interns with employers, and campaigning for a fairer world. Stay connected by signing up here: https://f.mtr.cool/xhmpivrcsx

This year, for disability history month, we honour the value of disabled lives by celebrating historical innovations like the first typewriter, invented for a blind woman. Accessibility is not only transformative but essential for innovation. #DisabilityHistoryMonth #Accessibility #PurpleTuesday

It is five long years since the Government promised action on pavement parking – and still, nothing.

5 years after the Government promised to fix pavement parking, we marked the “anniversary” with cake, candles & a giant card, Everything except the progress everyone was promised. Blind & partially sighted people are still at risk. Write to your MP: https://f.mtr.cool/jkdxpmteyo

I’m Tom, a visually impaired T-Level student and SEND advocate. The AAA Campaign pushes for inclusion in colleges through accessible materials, assistive tech, and staff awareness. Colleges can join the movement for equity in education by emailing: [email protected].

In #London tomorrow? Want to experience the latest low vision and sight related tech? Join Sydney and team at the free Sight Village event in the #ILEC Conference Centre in the Earl’s Court area of London today. For more info or to book your free tickets visit: https://f.mtr.cool/sxelvabsyn

Good news travels by bus! We've been shortlisted for a #UKBusAward for our #Bus Driver Vision Awareness Training, developed in collaboration with @cpt-uk.bsky.social,  @bususersuk.bsky.social, @brightonhovebuses.bsky.social  and #DVSA. Fingers crossed for 25 November!

Spots are filling fast for Tech Friday 2.0! Join us on 14 November to explore the We WALK Smart Cane, Meta glasses, and have your tech queries answered by our tech team. Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/kfggkeukol

Join our Access and Assistance for All youth champions in the latest episode of the AmplifyFE podcast.  Listen to Charlotte, Tim, Zehra and Tom explain the campaign.  https://f.mtr.cool/kivvsdunmd

There's still time to register for today's Let's Talk Jobs Webinar. Sign up here: https://f.mtr.cool/yncowbshty   #JobSearch #CareerDevelopment #EmploymentSupport #InclusiveEmployment #SkillsForWork

This #TrusteeWeek 2025, we are shining a spotlight on the 9 brilliant trustees at Thomas Pocklington Trust who bring a wealth of experience and passion to ensure TPT punches above its weight.  Thank you for your hard work — together, we are championing lived experience and driving positive change.

Focusing on applications and interviews and forgetting to take care of yourself in the process? Join Dr Beverley Duguid to learn practical ways to remain confident and resilient in our webinar. Monday 10 Nov at 2 pm   Register: tinyurl.com/mu7nm6p4 #EmploymentSupport #InclusiveEmployment

Listen to Selvi and hear how Area 3 of the #CFVI helped her articulate her needs in different education. Watch, share and help us #UnlockEducation for all. https://f.mtr.cool/dtxhhxrmjx #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation #Blindness #VisionImpairment

Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education.  Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij #StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation

Spots are filling fast for Tech Friday 2.0! Join us on 14 November to explore the We WALK Smart Cane, Meta glasses, and have your tech queries answered by our tech team. Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/kfggkeukol

Sight Loss Councils attended Govia Thameslink Railway's parliamentary event with @pocklington.bsky.social to share our work to #MakeRailAccessible; creating audio guides, outreach, & station assessments. Great to see the launch of GTR’s Social Impact report & meet other inspiring community projects!

Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education.  Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij #StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation

Meet Zehra, a blind 2nd-year Law student & AAA Campaign Champion! Assistive tech gave her independence, confidence & top grades. Now she’s raising awareness about accessibility & helping others unlock their potential. Read her contribution at a parliamentary event here: https://f.mtr.cool/monsvozswf

AI is reshaping education, but what does this mean for blind and partially sighted learners? Join TPT and VIEW on Monday 10 November, 4–5:30pm, for a jargon-free session exploring how AI can support learners and professionals alike. Register now: Registration link

“E-bikes are fast, often silent, and #blind and #PartiallySighted people can’t see them - making collisions hard to avoid. No one should feel unsafe stepping outside." West Yorkshire SLC backs plans to ban e-bikes from parts of Briggate. 🎧 bit.ly/4nMpWxK (07.07am at 1h 07m into #BBC recording)

Fantastic resource for #BlindAndPartiallySighted cane users. #VisionImpairment #Blindness #Accessibility #Mobility