Sight Scotland

Founded in 1793, Sight Scotland supports, campaigns and carries out research for people affected by visual impairment.
We work across Scotland to make sure no o

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Polls open tomorrow. 🗳️

If you're visually impaired and want to know what support is available when you vote, our guide has you covered.

🔗 https://t.co/MqZGbgtdDe

#YourVoiceYourVote #ScottishParliamentElections

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The election is on 7 May and we want every candidate to see this. Share this thread, tag your local candidates, and help us make sure children with vision impairment are on the agenda for the next Parliament.

🔁Read Lucy’s piece here: https://t.co/G1lglI2HWU
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In @TesScotland today, our Head of Education Lucy Chetty writes about Scotland’s commitment to getting it right for every child — and what more needs to happen to make that a reality for children with vision impairment.🧵1/7

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We’re also calling for a national workforce plan to grow the number of Qualified Teachers of Children and Young People with Visual Impairment. Specialist expertise is what makes the difference for these children, and we need more of it. 6/7

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Registration is now closed — but if you'd still like to join, email [email protected] and we'll send you a Zoom link directly.
6:30pm tonight. Free and accessible. #YourVoiceYourVote #Holyrood2026 @SightScotlandVet

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🌿 @scottishgreens — Isabel Ruffell joins us tonight.
The Scottish Greens commit to incorporating the UNCRPD into Scots Law, scrapping the 20-metre ADP rule, and tripling the Young Carer Grant.

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We've published a full analysis of every major party manifesto — setting out what each party has committed to on eye health, disability rights, social care and equality.
Read it on our website 👇https://t.co/wNk8whfdB3

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🔵 @ScottishTories — Heather Greig joins us tonight.
The Scottish Conservatives commit to working with disability charities to improve public transport access for disabled passengers, and a Help to Work scheme to support disabled people into employment.

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Tonight at 6:30pm, blind and partially sighted voters across Scotland will put their questions directly to election candidates live. 🎙️
Here's what each party attending has committed to for people with sight loss in their 2026 manifesto. 🧵

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Registration is now closed — but if you'd still like to join, email [email protected] and we'll send you a Zoom link directly.
6:30pm tonight. Free and accessible.@SightScotVets

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We've published a full analysis of every major party manifesto — setting out what each party has committed to on eye health, disability rights, social care and equality. Read it on our website 👇https://t.co/wNk8whfdB3