Visibility Scotland

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:

Street Level provides inspiring encounters in art photography locally and internationally; a creative setting to exhibit, produce, participate, and buy photography.

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.

25/08/2026

Jim is taking on the Glasgow Half Marathon!

We’re delighted to be cheering on Jim Donaldson as he takes on the Glasgow Half Marathon to raise money for Visibility Scotland and Saltire Strikers.

Every mile Jim runs and every donation he receives will help support our work with people living with vision impairment and blindness across Scotland, helping people build confidence, independence and live fulfilling lives.

A huge thank you to Jim for putting in the miles and helping shine a light on Visibility Scotland. Good luck, Jim!

Support Jim and help us continue to make a difference by visiting the link below:

Thanks for taking the time to visit my GiveWheel page and supporting my chosen charities - Visibility Scotland and Saltire Strikers Tenpin Bowling.

24/08/2026

Meet Anne, our new Patient Support Worker. Her job is to provide patients at the eye hospitals with information on living with a vision impairment, such as helping to understand their eye condition, ideas about making life that little bit easier, or using audible or tactile alternatives. She can also give advice about how Visibility Scotland can support people. Most importantly, listen to their worries with an experienced and empathetic ear.

Anne has worked at Visibility Scotland previously and said that “It has been a wonderful experience to come back. My job at another sight impairment charity finished at the end of May and so I contacted Laura to ask if they wanted a volunteer to do a bit of driving over the summer. Two weeks later, a Patient Support Worker role opened up and, as I had done this role ten years ago, I was asked if I’d be willing to do it.”

Anne was asked what the best thing is about working for a charity is and she commented, “One of the best things about working for a dynamic charity like Visibility Scotland is the satisfaction we can all derive from carrying out roles that are targeted at the heart of the needs of society.”

Within her role, Anne hopes to achieve that the staff and patients can feel comfortable coming to her and that she will listen and understand to what they need from the service. As Patient Support, Anne wants to do the best job for each individual and provide them with the support for them to feel secure about their future.

Previously at Visibility Scotland, Anne worked on the Lottery funded projects that were designed to make communities more accessible by spreading vision impairment awareness and skills. We hosted open days all over Scotland, recruited teams of local guides, and provided lots of free training.

Fun fact – Anne plays the double bass even though she is only five foot two. The tallest instrument played by the shortest in the group, just proves you shouldn’t let things stop you from doing what you want to do!

Image Description: Anne smiles at the camera. She is wearing glasses and has a blue Visibility Scotland t-shirt and lanyard.

21/08/2026

Steph, Visibility Scotland's Community Support Worker, shares a story from Isabel, whom she has been working with.

Isabel has a diagnosis of Macular Degeneration and is registered as Severely Sight Impaired. Before retiring, Isabel was the owner of a very successful and highly regarded bridal studio in Dumfries. Word of her work stretched far and wide, with orders for wedding and bridesmaid's dresses being sent from rural Dumfries all the way to Australia. This all taking place during a time where long distance communication was made mainly via telegram, highlighting the demand for Isabel's work.

When talking to Isabel, she touched on how important her vision had been in her life and career and how she now feels, having to adapt to losing her central vision. Isabel is currently receiving digital skills support from Visibility Scotland. Isabel talks about the impact the support has had in the quote below.

"I began noticing trouble with my eyes when I was 88. I stopped driving and when you lose your keys, you lose your legs. Frustrated, that is a word that comes up a lot, I have felt frustrated because mentally, I feel fine. I live rurally and you can't just pop somewhere. The support from Visibility Scotland has been fantastic. We are so lucky. I bought the yellow glasses you told me about and they have been marvelous. I was told no one could help me, and you have, tremendously. I can now use my mobile phone using my voice, to be able to pick up the phone and make a phone call using my voice alone; it's wonderful. I would highly recommend Visibility Scotland; fantastic."

Isabel has always been extremely passionate about the fashion industry, beginning her journey as a model in London at age 19. Isabel has many fascinating stories to tell and is looking forward to sharing, now being our newest member of Visibility Scotland's Lunch Clubs that are now taking place in Dumfries and Galloway.

Image Description:
Isabel sits on a chair and is looking at the camera. She is wearing a black and silver top. Isabel is wearing yellow cocoon glasses that help reduce glare and improve contrast.

19/08/2026

A reminder that our headquarters at 2 Queen's Crescent, Glasgow, will be closed from 24 August for major renovation works. For more information, visit the link below or contact us either by calling 0800 987 1087 or emailing [email protected]

Visibility Scotland 's office is closed the week of 15 June - Visibility Scotland head office closed from 24 August 2026

18/08/2026

More lunch clubs announced!

We have a date on Thursday 27th August in Thornhill at the "Thomas Tosh Cafe" at 1:00 pm.

We have our first Stranraer debut on Friday 28th at "Driftwood at Loch Ryan Shore" at 1:00 pm.

To book a place just call 0800 987 1087 or email [email protected]

Our next lunch club is taking place this Tuesday in Moffat!

Full details are below:

Date: Tuesday 28th July
Location: Mutchies Munchies, 65 High Street, Moffat, DG10 9HG
Time: 1:00 PM

To book a spot, or if you have any questions, please call Visibility Scotland on 0800 987 1087

As always, the lunch club will be attended by Steph, Visibility Scotland's Community Support Worker. Best of all, these lunch clubs are completely free to vision impaired and blind attendees. Attendees are also more than welcome to bring along a friend or carer for support. Steph can also support with coordinating transport.

For those interested in a lunch club in Dumfries, stay tuned - exciting news coming soon!

Mutchies Munchies Dumfries and Galloway Sensory Support Service

Image description: Four people sit together in a restaurant enjoying a meal.