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#GreaterManchester SLC joined planners, designers & active travel professionals from Arcadis in #Manchester to explore our streets through sim-specs—gaining powerful insight into sight loss & inclusive design to #MakeStreetsAccessible. 👓

#AccessibilityMatters
There are two photos. The first shows a group discussion in a modern office; a diverse audience listens to a presenter. Below, two a man in sim-specs and a woman stand beside a parked van in a city.
July 18, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Making changes one step at a time. A #NorthEast #SimSpecWalk led to black planters outside a café being painted white to help with visibility. Small changes = big impact. Learn more about our volunteers' work to #MakeStreetsAccessible: bit.ly/41VStrR

#VisionForChange #Accessibility #NorthEastSLC
A stone-built café named Café 1897 sits at the edge of a road. Outside, there’s a patio area with tables and chairs. A row of white-painted planters with red lettering spelling “Café 1897” lines the front, improving visibility.
September 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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#Merseyside SLC paid another visit to staff #Halton Borough Council. SLC Members used their lived experience to deliver a Sim-Spec walk and VI awareness session to highlight the barriers that #blind and #PartiallySighted people experience when navigating our streets. #MakeStreetsAccessible
kellybarton.bsky.social Kelly @kellybarton.bsky.social · Apr 8
Today Merseyside @slcouncils.bsky.social
visited Halton Borough Council to deliver sim spec walk (using glasses to replicate different vision impairments) to social care & regeneration staff.

We took them on a guided walk in Widnes to experience what it’s like for #blind & #PartiallySighted people
Kelly and mick outside Halton council Group photo during the walk stood near a crossing Group photo of everyone wearing sim specs Two staff guiding one another
April 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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TPT's annual Parliamentary reception showcased key issues raised by blind and partially sighted people. Big thank you to @marshadecordova.bsky.social for hosting and to all MPs for showing support.

Join our cause to #MakeTransportAccessible #MakeStreetsAccessible #TacklePavementParking
Photo of four women standing at a parliamentary reception. TPT trustee Hellen Mitchell far left and Marsha De Cordova MP are both holding pledge boards supporting equality of blind and partially sighted people. Cathy Low and Emma Hughes, Directors at TPT stand next to Marsha.
July 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Nikki, SLC member for #SouthWest #London, urges support for #CutItBack: 

“Overgrown bushes can be frightening and dangerous, forcing me onto the road and risking injury."

Support our #CutItBack campaign by sharing this post! https://bit.ly/3A1JXwm 

 #MakeStreetsAccessible
SLC member Nikki, is wearing a pink hoodie and is using a white cane to navigate the pavement which is partly obstructed by overgrown branches.
August 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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👓 Staff from #Hammersmith&FulhamCouncil joined London SLCs for a Sim-Spec Walk, experiencing street obstacles by stepping into the shoes of #blind and #PartiallySighted people to #MakeStreetsAccessible. Learn more: bit.ly/45DFGvb
Hammersmith and Fulham Council team experiences street obstacles first-hand - Sight Loss Council
Hammersmith & Fulham Council experiences street obstacles first-hand on sim-spec walk with London Sight Loss Councils.
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August 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Northumberland SLC enjoyed our sims specks walk with Amble Town Council.
This is part of our "Make Northumberland's towns accessible" project.
We feel extremely positive about what we can achieve moving forward.
#MakeStreetsAccessible
The image shows a group of 7 people standing in a semi circle on a pathway, behind them is a brick wall and Infront of them are some blue chained bollards. We have Jack Moffat, Northeast engagement manager, Stood with his white cane talking to three councillors wearing sims specks
March 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Members of Wark Parish Council navigated the streets of the beautiful Northumbrian village of Wark wearing sim specs (simulate various sight conditions).
The walk highlighted barriers blind and partially sighted people face in the area.
#MakeStreetsAccessible #StreetsForAll #VisionForChange
The image shows four people walking down a quiet, residential street on a cloudy day. • In the front right is a young woman with long, light hair. She is wearing a color-blocked sweater in white, maroon, and black, along with black pants and shoes. She’s smiling and holding the sims specks package • Walking beside her to the left is Jack Moffat, a tall man with a beard. He’s wearing a black baseball cap, a black padded vest over a gray sweater, blue jeans, and tan boots. He is using a white cane, indicating he is visually impaired. • Behind them, further back, are two more people. One is wearing a bright orange puffer coat and red plaid pants, with short white hair. Next to them is someone dressed in dark clothes — a navy coat and hat — who is being guided with the person in orange wearing the sims specks The street has parked cars on both sides and traditional stone houses with sloped roofs. The area looks calm, with greenery and some yellow daffodils blooming on the left side. The mood feels peaceful and friendly, a casual walk through a village. This image shows a group of five people walking along a quiet, tree-lined path beside a light-colored building with large windows. The scene is bright but overcast, it’s a cool, early spring/late winter day. At the front right of the group is Jack Moffat, a tall man with a beard. He’s wearing a black baseball cap, a black padded vest over a gray knit sweater, blue jeans, and tan boots. He is using a white cane, indicating he is visually impaired. Walking behind and beside Jack are four individuals identified as councillors wearing SimSpecs — special simulation glasses often used to mimic various visual impairments for training and awareness. • The man on the far left wears sunglasses, a black jacket over a gray t-shirt, and dark shorts. • Next to him is a man in a bright blue jacket and gray beanie, carrying a crossbody bag and holding something in his hand. • A man in a dark coat and hat walks just behind them. • Further back, a woman in a vibrant orange puffer coat and red plaid leggings walks with focus. They all engaged in an awareness walk, to better understand accessibility or the experience of those with sight loss. The environment is calm and semi-rural, with bare trees and a low stone wall running alongside the path.
March 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Last week, #WestMidlands SLCs joined @westmidlandspolice.bsky.social for outreach days, discussing E-Scooter & E-Bike impacts on #blind & #PartiallySighted pedestrians. #MakeStreetsAccessible #VisionForChange
A group photo of eight people standing in a line outside Birmingham New Street Station, smiling at the camera. The team includes officers in uniform and plain clothes alongside Sight Loss Councils members and guide dog Rowley. Three people and a guide dog standing in a row, smiling at the camera. Behind them is an E scooter parking bay. From left to right, Sergeant Pritchard, Taryn (SLC member), Steve (SLC member) and guide dog Rowley SLC member, Taryn stood talking to a uniformed police officer four: SLC member Steve reading the Braille on an officer's warrant card.
June 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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On May 15th, Lime staff joined a simulation walk led by #London Sight Loss Councils. Wearing sim-specs, they experienced the challenges faced by #blind and #PartiallySighted people. 🌆👓

Learn more: https://www.sightlosscouncils.org.uk/news/lime-staff-see-awareness-in-action/ 

#MakeStreetsAccessible
Awareness to action: Lime staff walk in the shoes of blind and partially sighted pedestrians - Sight Loss Council
Lime staff gained powerful insights into the everyday challenges faced by blind and partially sighted people during a recent London Sight Loss Council simulation walk and vision awareness session. Lime staff gained powerful insights into the everyday challenges faced by blind and partially sighted people during a recent simulation walk and vision awareness session led by London Sight Loss Councils.
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July 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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🚔 Partnering with West Midlands Police, Sight Loss Councils have delivered another VI Awareness session, after joint work tackling illegal e-bikes. Officers learned about barriers, safety & sighted guiding, & we received excellent feedback. #InclusiveCommunities #StreetsForAll #MakeStreetsAccessible
A group photo of West Midlands Police Officers stood alongside sight Loss Council (SLC) Senior Engagement Manager Lu (6th from right), SLC Co-ordinator PJ (far right), and volunteer SLC member Paul (second from right) with his guide dog Prygo. They are smiling at the camera. The SLC banner and a presentation screen with the SLC and Thomas Pocklington Trust logos can be seen in the background. Empty chairs are in the foreground where the delegates were sat.
November 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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🌟Small changes, big impact. Adding white bands to bollards in Berwick-upon-Tweed is improving safety and visibility for #blind & #PartiallySighted residents, and this is just the beginning. Sight Loss Councils are continuing our work with Northumberland County Council to #MakeStreetsAccessible. 🦯
Row of all-black bollards lining a paved street in a town centre, with no contrasting markings. Shops and buildings are visible in the background, along with colourful bunting strung across the street. The word “BEFORE” is printed in white letters inside a grey box at the bottom centre. Row of dark bollards along a cobblestone street, each with two white painted bands, one near the top and one near the base, creating strong colour contrast. Parked cars are visible on the right, and a wooden planter is in the background. The word “AFTER” is printed in bold black letters at the bottom left.
October 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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As featured on The Bristol Cable, West of England SLC highlights the impact of street obstacles. Volunteer Anela shared: “Sometimes you get a face full of bushes,” forcing her into the road. 🌿🛣️♿ Read more: bit.ly/4nthN1B #CutItBack #MakeStreetsAccessible #SightLossCouncils #VisionForChange
Looking at the world through the lens of empathy - The Bristol Cable
Jaldeep walks the streets with Bristol resident Anela Wood, who is blind, to understand how everyday streets become dangerous obstacle courses, from overgrown bushes to silent e-scooters. Through her ...
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July 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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#London SLCs secure Voi as the 3rd signatory to our E-Bike Charter, committing to six principles to #MakeStreetsAccessible for #blind & #PartiallySighted pedestrians. Voi's signature coincides with its 'responsible e-bike pilot' launch in #Ealing, marking designated parking areas. bit.ly/43EGnVe
A white man fastens a black helmet while sitting on an orange Voi e-bike, preparing to cycle off. He is smartly dressed in beige chinos and a navy jacket.
May 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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#WarkParishCouncil members walked wearing sim specs, led by #Northumberland SLC, highlighting barriers for #blind and
#PartiallySighted pedestrians, agreeing to implement new measures to #MakeStreetsAccessible
Four people dressed in outdoor clothing, including Engagement Manager Jack, walking on a gravelled path. A woman with short white hair and a red coat is wearing sim-specs simulating misty vision and is being guided by a man dressed in black. In front of them, Jack is using his cane and being guided by a lady with long blonde hair and a cream and burgundy striped jumper. Five people walk, including Engagement Manager Jack, who walks at the front using his cane. Two men in blue sweatshirts stand beside him, with one wearing darkened sim specs being guided by a man to his right. The same lady in the red coat is also wearing darkened sim specs and being guided by a man dressed in black.
March 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM