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Callum Stoneman is a Network Designer at BT through its graduate scheme. We share his story securing this role and a video one year later with what working means to him, the assistive technology he uses and advice to other blind and partially sighted people looking to progress their careers.
Find out more about 'Seeing Beyond Disability: Callum Stoneman'Google Lookout is a free smartphone app developed by Google for Android devices which can automatically read and scan text, recognise products and describe objects. Find out initial thoughts from the Technology team at TPT.
Find out more about 'Accessible technology: Google Lookout review'Ines Higgins talks about her long journey into employment and how her supportive employer has helped her thrive in her role.
Find out more about 'Employers Getting it Right: Ines Higgins'Discover some useful top tips and key information about applying for a place at university.
Find out more about 'Step Two: Applying for University'Learn more about the UCAS application form, and the option of declaring your visual impairment within this process.
Find out more about 'Step One: Your UCAS Application'Learn more about the different types of student accommodation available at college or university, and some tips for moving or settling in.
Find out more about 'Choosing the Right Student Housing'Get the information you need to choose the right bank account ; traditional or challenger bank, how to set up an account, how to find the best deals.
Find out more about 'Banking: Traditional vs Challenger Bank'Learn how to use the art of budgeting to handle your finances at university! Get the basics, top tips and a handy budget worksheet to get you started.
Find out more about 'Budgeting for University'Explore how you can manage your finances at university, with our useful guide to help you on every step of the way, produced from our team up with MyBnk.
Find out more about 'Getting Finance Ready for University'Get top tips and guidance from other blind and partially sighted students on how to maximise your chances of securing a place at Oxford or Cambridge.
Find out more about 'Applying to Oxbridge'Find out what technological support may be available to you through your DSA, and which events and organisations we would recommend attending/contacting.
Find out more about 'Technology and DSA'As part of our work, we respond to consultations, calls for evidence and any announcements affecting FE and HE for students with vision impairment. You can hear what we have to say here.
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