Mary Parsons - Visual Impairment Trainer and Consultant
Mary started Create Vision UK in 2008. Originally she trained with Guide Dogs to be a Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Worker. In this role she has worked with various groups to maximise their independence and basic skills. Mary has experience gained in the public and voluntary sectors, including DIAL (Leeds), Luton Social Services and RNIB.
Mary has particular experience teaching rehabilitation skills to people with learning disabilities and other additional needs. She has planned and delivered training for a variety of organisations, including hospitals, universities and specialist education colleges.
Mary is also an artist and is currently researching ways to make tactile art and tactile maps.