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22nd August 2022

Thomas Pocklington Trust joins #NotJustTheTicket campaign

Thomas Pocklington Trust has added its voice to Transport for All's #NotJustTheTicket campaign for a pause on the plans to close ticket offices.

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26th July 2022

Conservative candidates called on to make commitment

Thomas Pocklington Trust has written a letter to both Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to take determined action to improve the life experiences of blind and partially sighted people.

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8th July 2022

Making voter ID accessible

From May 2023, you'll need to show a form of photo ID at your polling station in order to vote. Read more on our work to ensure this is fully accessible to blind and partially sighted people. 

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21st June 2022

#MakeTransportAccessible

#MakeTransportAccessible is a Sight Loss Council campaign that fights to ensure blind and partially sighted people are able to rely on accessible public transport to travel independently and safely.

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About The SEND Green Paper

Everything you need to know about the SEND green paper and the consultation's proposal.

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10th May 2022

Queen’s Speech Briefing 2022

The Queen’s Speech sets out the priorities of the Government - find out the changes that will affect the lives of blind and partially sighted people here.

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27th April 2022

TPT welcomes Elections Bill amendments

Amendments have been accepted to the Government’s Elections Bill that will protect the right of blind and partially sighted people to vote independently and secretly.

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What is a Disability Adviser?

Find out what a disability adviser is, how they can support you as a blind/partially sighted student and how you can access their support.

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What is an Assistive Technology Trainer?

Find out what an assistive technology trainer is, how they can support you as a blind/partially sighted student and how to get their support.

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Young Voices Star Helps Improve VI Awareness for Five Guys Staff

Rainbow Mbuangi from TPT’s Young Voices volunteers recently starred in a film to improve VI awareness among Five Guys’ 4,000 staff.

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Reforms Must Involve Students at the Heart of the Conversation

Ramneek, a Student Voices volunteer, spoke at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) discussion on the needs of visually impaired students in education. Find out what happened!

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Making Social Events and Activities Accessible

Learn how to make social events and activities accessible for blind and partially sighted students at university.

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