A charity is helping to bridge the gap for visually impaired children before they begin formal education.
Living Paintings, based in Kingsclere, has received funding from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons to support its work with babies and toddlers who are blind or visually impaired.
The project will develop audio-tactile books and other resources designed to help children from birth to age four.
Camilla Oldland, chief executive of Living Paintings, said: "We’re very grateful to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons for their generous grant.
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"Following our in-depth research, we’ve found that families of recently diagnosed infants of blindness or visual impairment desperately need consistent support which isn’t readily available.
"Thanks to the Freemasons we can create vital resources to support families at this incredibly challenging time.
"We will provide the UK-wide infrastructure for infants and their families to thrive."
The grant will also support work alongside partner charities VICTA, Guide Dogs and the Bradbury Foundation.
Jonathan Whitaker, head of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons, said: "I’m really pleased we’ve been able to help Living Paintings with their hugely important project boosting the life chances and health and wellbeing of children who are blind or visually impaired."
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