It is a time of rapid change and we are all adapting the way we live and work to follow the national effort against the spread of Coronavirus. For many of us it is a worrying time, so we want to stay in touch and share as much information to help as we can. Below [...]
I think we can all agree that things have been a little challenging recently. This is why as a VICTA Young Ambassador I am happy to announce the launch of the VICTA Positivity Project! The aim of this is to lift our spirits by spreading a little happiness and joy. And the [...]
Hello, my name is Samuel Scott and I recently participated in the Vitality Big Half, raising money for VICTA. VICTA is a charity which does phenomenal work, supporting and empowering blind children and young adults; this work has a special place in my heart. My youngest brother, Seth, was diagnosed with a genetic condition called [...]
With the launch of our app-tastic competition for British Science week, we've been having a think about our dream apps in the office, Harriet is thinking big! Have a read of her idea below and then find out more about our app competition here > If I could create a dream app, it would be [...]
To celebrate World Book Day we wanted to share an original short story written by Harriet Smith, we hope you enjoy her story and that it inspires you to write and read more! Â By Harriet Smith I stand outside the door to my backyard and put my hand out to touch the brick [...]
We were delighted to welcome 18 young people to the Natural History Museum for VICTA’s first ‘pre-teen’ activity for 10-13 year olds with a vision impairment. It was a great opportunity to get up-close and hands-on with some of the Museum's more unusual exhibits. The demand for and the response to this event has been overwhelming. [...]
Thank you to everyone who entered the VICTA Braille Art competition, we were truly inspired by the imagination and creativity displayed in the entries. Due to the number of entries we unfortunately won’t be producing a booklet however all of the entries are displayed below for you to enjoy. The competition was judged by [...]
By Ibraheem Iqbal Hi everyone, my name is Ibraheem, but you can call me Ibz. I am proud to be one of VICTA’s Young Ambassadors. I have been given the opportunity to write an article about mental health in this issue. I will begin to outline what is meant by health and fitness then I [...]
In 2019 VICTA promoted an opportunity for our young adults to become explorers and join the British Exploring Society's expedition to Iceland. Watch and listen to Kieran's fascinating account of this incredible voyage! Â Find out more about the British Exploring Society at: www.britishexploring.org Discover more amazing opportunities on the VICTA Activity Calendar >
In December 2019 VICTA travelled to the historical city of Prague with a group of 18 to 29-year olds to explore the delights of the Czech Christmas Markets and rich history of the area. While in Prague, we took part in several walking tours around different parts of the city, including the Mala Strana, Prague Castle, [...]
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