From Josie Hervey, Visiting Teacher for Vision Impairment (VTVI).<\/p>\n
Dear parents,<\/p>\n
You probably already know that the \u00a0Guide 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.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve just been sent this information which might be useful for you.<\/p>\n
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:-<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.guidedogs.org.uk\/getting-support\/information-and-advice\/learning-through-play<\/a><\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.guidedogs.org.uk\/getting-support\/information-and-advice\/learning-through-play<\/a><\/p>\n families can contact our central advice line to register interest (0800 781 1444<\/a>)\u00a0or if you have any specific questions around the group in Scotland please contact the team at CYP.Scotland @guidedogs.org.uk<\/p>\n Best wishes,<\/p>\n Josie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From Josie Hervey, Visiting Teacher for Vision Impairment (VTVI). Dear parents, You probably already know that the \u00a0Guide Dogs do a lot more than just provide guide dogs for people who are severely sight impaired! They do a lot of … Continue reading