SeeAbility

Meet Julian lived in considerable isolation before moving to a new home with SeeAbility’s support in 2020. With SeeAbility’s support, Julian is now living life to the fullest and breaking new boundaries including attending a packed Crystal Palace football match with his support worker, Ali, surrounded by over four thousand fans! ⚽🎉 Read more about Julian’s journey and explore the impact we’re making together in our latest impact report! https://lnkd.in/eXHB_KvH

In this years impact report we’re proud to highlight the incredible voices of those with lived experience – including our Listen Up! team, Eye Care Champions, and Taking Control group. These people are driving real change and making sure their voices are heard across healthcare, employment, and society. Watch our latest film to dive into the work driven by lived experience at SeeAbility! Discover how our teams are creating lasting change and championing inclusion every day: https://lnkd.in/ew75ymMN #ImpactReport #ListenUp #EyeCareChampions #LivedExperience #TakingControl

We believe that everyone should be able to work if you want to, no matter your background or ability. Our Ready, Willing and Able team supports people with disabilities to build new skills, find a job and then keep it - developing a long-lasting and meaningful career. Meet Tim, whose journey showcases the transformative impact of supported employment. With determination, support, and a chance to shine, Tim has found a role he loves, boosting his confidence and independence along the way. 👉 Read Tim's story: https://lnkd.in/esDyYr7T &utm_medium=impactreport&utm_campaign=IR24

Today, with support from his team at SeeAbility, Andrew stands resilient, celebrating a remarkable year and three months of abstinence from alcohol. "Andrew is an amazing young man, who surprises me daily with his sheer determination. His fearless independence and commitment to stepping away from alcohol blows me away." - Andrew's keyworker. Read more about Andrew’s remarkable journey in our latest impact report: https://lnkd.in/eCYGXHaW

Meet Caroline, who faced a cancer diagnosis, told by doctors that treatment was impossible due to her learning disability. But with the unwavering support of her dedicated support workers, Sam H and Sam K, Caroline fought back. Through their tireless advocacy, Caroline not only gained a voice in her healthcare decisions but also secured the treatment she needed. Today, she is cancer-free! Read more about Caroline’s story: https://lnkd.in/eiMR4ss2

96% of people we support said we were good at supporting them to develop skills to be independent. With our ambitious support, people break down barriers that stand in their way of achieving both the small everyday ambitions, and the big life-changing ones. People like Mikey who, through our support, have grown in confidence and reclaimed their lives, living independently. In this video, you’ll see how we supported Mikey to overcome barriers and unlock his full potential. From learning everyday life skills to achieving life changing goals like living in his own for the first time. These achievements, these dreams, these ambitions, are the very essences of a life well-lived. They are what we strive towards for everyone we support, so they can live, love, thrive and belong in inclusive communities. https://lnkd.in/ga5GHkhg

👁️ This year, 3,863 people were impacted by our Eye Care Champions, helping make eye care more accessible for people with learning disabilities. After over a decade of campaigning, we secured a commitment from the Government to provide sight tests in every special school in England, ensuring thousands of children get the eye care they need, transforming lives and saving sight. Our work doesn’t stop with children. Adults with learning disabilities also need accessible, quality eye care, and our Eye Care Champions are raising awareness and improving access. In South East London, we’ve helped launch the Easy Eye Care Service, benefiting 30,000 people We're thrilled to share a new blog from Eye Care Champion Lance, who talks about the exciting launch of the Easy Eye Care service in South East London. This new pathway is designed to make eye care more accessible for people with learning disabilities and autism. Read Lance's thoughts on this important step forward. https://lnkd.in/eHj_vcDj #InclusiveEyeCare #EyeCareForAll #SeeAbilityImpactReport #EyeCareChampions

As we celebrate our 225th anniversary, we’re excited to share our 2023-24 Impact Report! In our 225th year, we’re calling for a shift in power, ambition, and decision-making, all towards people with lived experience of learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss. Our report highlights the bold steps we’re taking to raise awareness of the value of social care, advocate for political change, and push for better health and care services. See our full impact report: https://lnkd.in/e7Q-s4Zb

As we celebrate our 225th anniversary, we’re excited to share our 2023-24 Impact Report! In our 225th year, we’re calling for a shift in power, ambition, and decision-making, all towards people with lived experience of learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss. Our report highlights the bold steps we’re taking to raise awareness of the value of social care, advocate for political change, and push for better health and care services. See our full impact report: https://lnkd.in/e7Q-s4Zb

🎮🕹️ Calling all gamers! 👾 We’re excited to announce the return of Game for Change this November! Whether you’re into console gaming, online play, or even classic board games, this event is perfect for you. Play solo or with friends, and fundraise while you play! Ready to join? Click the link below.👇 https://lnkd.in/g3gjpXe5 #GameForChange #Fundraising #SeeAbility