Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT)

Attending university as a student with a vision impairment can feel like a daunting prospect, TPT have produced a range of information and guidance to answer some of your questions.

Their ‘what is a…’ guide explains what the professionals you’ll come across at university do and how you can get their support.

UCAS

Information on everything you need to know from finding student accommodation, to finances, to study skills. You can also talk to students who are already studying to discuss your big questions.

Blind in Business

Blind In Business offer bespoke training to graduates and undergraduates, to help you find your way in the world outside university and navigate
the recruitment process for your dream job.

studying medicine at Oxford

Tiri Hughes spoke to us as a 3rd year medical student at Oxford University, Tiri describes how important it is, as a student with a vision impairment, to be your own self-advocate. She talks about her own educational path into medicine and how accessible she is finding her university studies.

accessing the full university experience

“University can be a roller coaster for all but none more than the VI student. On occasions I was overwhelmed. But I found ways of coping and put strategies in place that allowed me to enjoy my time at university and graduate with a first class honours degree.”

university in lockdown, a stressful storm

“Hi, I’m Ibraheem. Currently a first year university student studying Psychology at the University of Liverpool. I should be in my second year, but COVID happened. Being visually impaired, I had to get used to accessing online material, lectures, and additionally any extra support I required.”

Graduate Eddy Eyad shares his advice on how to get the most out of university

Introduction and hello from Eddy

Preparing for university life

Making the most of freshers week

Get to know your lecturers