VICTA Parents LIVE!

For the very first time, we’re bringing our thriving online parent community together in person. Introducing VICTA Parents LIVE – our brand-new, parent-only conference.

VICTA’s dedicated Parent Network has gone from strength to strength, providing connection, encouragement and practical guidance to families across the UK. In 2026, we’re excited to take the next step in its journey.

This inspiring one-day event has been created specifically for parents and carers of vision impaired children. It will offer a welcoming space to connect with other parents, share experiences, and gain valuable knowledge and tools to support your child with confidence.

The day will include:

• Interactive workshops led by experienced professionals
• Open and supportive group discussions
• A live panel session featuring expert and parent voices

Keynote speaker: Claire Sisk

Follow Claire on Instagram @canseecantsee_

This year’s theme

From insight to support: how greater understanding of vision impairment empowers parents and carers

Together, we’ll explore how deeper awareness and understanding of vision impairment can strengthen parental confidence, build empathy, and equip families with practical, everyday strategies.

Whether you’re new to the journey or looking to expand your knowledge and network, this conference promises to inform, empower and connect.

Please note: there will be no provision for children at this event. Due to the nature of the workshop content, attendance is limited to adults. This ensures a purposeful parent-only setting, allowing participants to engage openly and without distraction.

We look forward to welcoming you to VICTA Parents Live! To apply for your place, please complete the application form below before the closing date on Friday 15 May 2026.

Apply to attend below

Applicant details

First name *

Last name *

Gender *

• Male
• Female
• Other

If other, please explain how you would best describe yourself below

Confirmation of vision impairment

To qualify for this activity your VI child must be either registered or registerable as blind or partially sighted (sight impaired/severely sight impaired). VICTA will ask for supporting evidence post application if we have not previously received it.

Please confirm that your child is registered or registerable as Sight Impaired or Severely Sight Impaired *

• Sight Impaired
• Severely Sight Impaired

Contact details

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone (please provide us with the most convenient number to contact the activity applicant on) *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

Post code *

County *

Photographs and filming

Photographs and video footage may be taken during our activities. These will be used to create photo albums both on our website and on social media after the activity to share with family and friends and to celebrate the event, this may include your child’s name and age. VICTA may also use any photographs and/or video material taken during an event for marketing purposes, including being displayed on the VICTA website, on our social media channels, on charity emails and by connected third parties working in partnership with VICTA on this event/activity. Do we have your permission? *

• Yes
• No

Declaration, privacy and consent

To be signed by the applicant or a responsible person.
a. I agree to take part in VICTA's activity and have read all the information sent to me.
b. I acknowledge the need to behave responsibly at all times during the activity.
c. I confirm that this form has been completed accurately and I undertake to update VICTA's organisers should any information contained on the form or personal circumstances change.
d. In the event of an emergency/accident, I consent to emergency medical treatment, which may include the use of anaesthetics.
e. By signing this form I consent to VICTA using the information supplied for the purpose of administering the named event. All the information will be treated in the strictest of confidence and made available only to those staff working with the participant. We may need to share your details with third-party suppliers in relation to this activity. Contact information will be retained and used for marketing of other relevant services.
f. I give consent for VICTA to carry out the following in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations as supplemented by the Data Protection Act 2018 and related laws and to store my personal information on VICTA's database and/or any other suitable system.

Agreement to declaration *

• I agree
• I do not agree

Signed (insert name) *

Date *

My relationship to the VI child/children (if applicable)

• Parent
• Legal guardian
• Other

If 'other' please state

Would you like to sign up for email updates from VICTA to hear about future activities? *

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