Nytagmus Network Open Day 2016

The Nystagmus Network Open Day 2016 was held in Reading on Saturday 7th May.

The event
Over 170 people travelled to the Hilton Hotel, Reading on Saturday 7 May for the Nystagmus Network’s annual Open Day 2016. Among them were parents, their children, adults with nystagmus, clinical and research experts, exhibitors and speakers, charity trustees and volunteers, the lovely ladies from the Facebook group ‘Wobbly Days for Nystagmus Families’ and two very well behaved dogs! Nystagmus Network Chair, Richard Wilson, kicked off the event with an ice breaker designed to ensure that everyone had the opportunity to meet another parent, adult or child with nystagmus and also the clinicians and medical researchers who joined us at our Open Day.

Keynote speaker
Keynote speaker Kristina Venning sought to allay the worst fears of parents with newly diagnosed children as she highlighted the successes of her career in the media.

Breakout sessions
The well attended and ever popular breakout sessions covered such varying aspects as living with a family member who has nystagmus, building a positive relationship with your child’s school, applying for benefits and the world of work.

Nystagmus Network seized the chance to launch the charity’s brand new look, with a new website and logo. Both were received to great acclaim and clearly signaled a new direction and a more positive outlook on the future for nystagmus sufferers everywhere.