"Hi my name, is Tracy. I’ve worked with visually impaired people for around 30 years with Barnsley Local Authority and Manchester Local Authority, I’ve been with SRSB/RSS for 6 years and started as a Community Advice Officer, however, my role has evolved over the past few years. "I also have a rehabilitation qualification, so this enables me to teach long cane and daily living skills. Over recent years I have had the chance to use my skills to teach on behalf of Rotherham Borough Council, and more recent with Sheffield City Council. "I love working as part of a team, which has enabled us to develop the Look Ahead Workshops.

"The workshops have been a huge success and involve the whole team showcasing their role, and the services we offer both at SRSB and RSS, we also get outside agencies in to speak. We offer a safe environment to talk about your sight loss and give you lots of information and support.
"We have had a lot of support from our clients, in particular the ones who come along and talk about their journey, some have gone on to become volunteers following the workshops.
"I am very excited about the future; we have plans for me to offer daily living classes, cooking and menu planning. This will be a six-week workshop and initially will be in our purpose-built kitchen at RSS.
"We also have plans for further development in the kitchen at SRSB, so watch this space!!!
SRSB and RSS is such an inspiring place to work, we as staff members are supported and encouraged to bring new ideas by management and Trustees. This is only possible because we have a fantastic client group, you the service users inspire us and I feel very privileged to be a part of this charity.
"Hope to see you in the kitchen!"