When did you attend RNC?
I attended RNC during 2015/16 when I was 17.
What courses did you study?
I studied on the Aspire course which provided me with skills to be more independent.
Eye condition(s): I have Optic Nerve Atrophy.
Before you came to RNC what level of mobility and independence did you have?
I didn’t have any training before I started at RNC, so having the ILS and Mobility lessons at RNC was really helpful. I have enough useful sight, so I don’t need a cane, but RNC gave me the skills to travel on my own without support.
You contacted us to let us know you were working part-time at Heron Foods in Solihull. Is that voluntary or paid work?
It’s paid work. I’m working on the till. With my eyesight condition, I never thought I’d be able to get a job but thanks to RNC I’ve been able to.
Are you enjoying the work?
I’m enjoying the customer service aspect of the job, working with the public. I also do some voluntary work.
Where are you volunteering?
I’m working in a charity shop run by MIND (mental health charity). I go through the clothes – sorting them and hanging them out and I sort through the CDs and put labels on them so I’m building some good skills in retail work.
What are your main hobbies or passions?
I like singing. I haven’t done anything publicly but I would like to do that sometime and may start uploading recordings on YouTube.
Finally, what do you think about your overall College experience?
I enjoyed College life and I made some really strong friendships and I’m still in touch with some people. It was a great experience and the whole College community was really friendly and I learned some good skills that have helped me in later life.