From Josie Hervey, Visiting Teacher for Vision Impairment (VTVI).

Dear parents,

You probably already know that the  Guide Dogs do a lot more than just provide guide dogs for people who are severely sight impaired! They do a lot of work helping children with all levels of VI learn how to get around safely and develop life skills.

I’ve just been sent this information which might be useful for you.

Guide Dogs have developed some free online resources containing information, guidance and activities to help support children’s early years habilitation development through play. Which can be found at:-

https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/information-and-advice/learning-through-play

Guide Dogs are also developing habilitation group sessions, My Time to Play, for children aged 0-4. Due to COVID restrictions these will be virtually in the first instance. More information can be found at

https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/information-and-advice/learning-through-play

families can contact our central advice line to register interest (0800 781 1444) or if you have any specific questions around the group in Scotland please contact the team at CYP.Scotland @guidedogs.org.uk

Best wishes,

Josie