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Blind and VI Staff and PhD Students in Academia

Access. Representation. Community.

Join a community for blind and visually impaired staff and PhD students to share experiences, support one another, and advocate for more accessible academic environments.

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Our Story

About the Group

The Blind and Visually Impaired (VI) Network is an NADSN subgroup led by and for staff and PhD students in academia with visual impairments. The group brings members together to:

  • Share experiences of navigating academic environments

  • Support one another through peer connection

  • Highlight barriers and opportunities for greater accessibility

  • Contribute to wider conversations around inclusion and accessibility in higher education

Ultimately, this network is about ensuring blind and visually impaired staff and researchers are seen, heard, and supported.

Leadership

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    Dr. Stuart Gore

    University of Leeds

    Co-Chair, Blind and VI Networks
    s.gore@leeds.ac.uk

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    Dr. Sam Hitchmough

    University of Bristol

    Co-Chair, Blind and VI Network
    sam.hitchmough@bristol.ac.uk

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Get in Touch. Get Involved.

If you are a blind or visually impaired staff member or PhD student in academia, you are welcome to join the network. Please contact s.gore@leeds.ac.uk or sam.hitchmough@bristol.ac.uk.

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