News and Events

29th August 2025

New Free Online Training Empowers Educators to Support Vision Impaired Students

Thomas Pocklington Trust is proud to launch Vision Impairment: Starting the Conversation, a brand-new free online training course designed specifically for non-specialist education professionals working with school-aged children and young people. Whether you’ve supported blind or partially sighted students before or not, this self-paced course will help you feel confident, informed,…

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22nd August 2025

No Bank Holiday on Accessibility: Blind and Partially Sighted People Still Locked Out of Financial Services

Despite the digital revolution in banking, blind and partially sighted (BPS) people are being left behind. Many online banking services and apps remain inaccessible, denying thousands the ability to manage their money independently and securely.  This is not just inconvenient—it’s unjust. 

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1st August 2025

Unlocking Accessibility with Google: A Hands-On Chromebook Experience

On 22 July, members of Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Education, Employment, and Partnerships teams took part in a bespoke workshop at Google’s Accessibility Discovery Centre (ADC) in London. This exciting hands-on session, co-delivered by Hans Zimmermann, ADC Coordinator, and Christopher Patnoe, Lead for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Accessibility…

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14th July 2025

Celebrating Disability Pride Month with a Groundbreaking International Report on Blind and Partially Sighted People

During Disability Pride Month, Thomas Pocklington Trust, today 14 July 2025, has launched a pivotal report highlighting international approaches to achieving equality of blind and partially sighted (BPS) people, with a special focus on education and employment.

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