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ALT A graphic promoting the Scottish Parliament Elections on 7th May 2026. The top text reads "Your Voice, Your Vote." Logos for Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans are displayed. At the bottom, there is an icon of a ballot box.
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In @TesScotland today, our Head of Education Lucy Chetty writes about Scotland’s commitment to getting it right for every child — and what more needs to happen to make that a reality for children with vision impairment.🧵1/7
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We’re also calling for a national workforce plan to grow the number of Qualified Teachers of Children and Young People with Visual Impairment. Specialist expertise is what makes the difference for these children, and we need more of it. 6/7
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The election is on 7 May and we want every candidate to see this. Share this thread, tag your local candidates, and help us make sure children with vision impairment are on the agenda for the next Parliament.
🔁Read Lucy’s piece here: sightscotland.org.uk/influen…
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Apr 28
🌿 @scottishgreens — Isabel Ruffell joins us tonight.
The Scottish Greens commit to incorporating the UNCRPD into Scots Law, scrapping the 20-metre ADP rule, and tripling the Young Carer Grant.
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Apr 28
We've published a full analysis of every major party manifesto — setting out what each party has committed to on eye health, disability rights, social care and equality.
Read it on our website 👇tinyurl.com/y9dpdju5
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Apr 28
Registration is now closed — but if you'd still like to join, email policy@sightscotland.org.uk and we'll send you a Zoom link directly.
6:30pm tonight. Free and accessible. #YourVoiceYourVote #Holyrood2026 @SightScotlandVet
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Apr 28
Tonight at 6:30pm, blind and partially sighted voters across Scotland will put their questions directly to election candidates live. 🎙️
Here's what each party attending has committed to for people with sight loss in their 2026 manifesto. 🧵
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Apr 28
🔵 @ScottishTories — Heather Greig joins us tonight.
The Scottish Conservatives commit to working with disability charities to improve public transport access for disabled passengers, and a Help to Work scheme to support disabled people into employment.
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Apr 28
We've published a full analysis of every major party manifesto — setting out what each party has committed to on eye health, disability rights, social care and equality. Read it on our website 👇tinyurl.com/y9dpdju5
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Apr 28
Registration is now closed — but if you'd still like to join, email policy@sightscotland.org.uk and we'll send you a Zoom link directly.
6:30pm tonight. Free and accessible.@SightScotVets
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