New world of learning is opened up for Daisy

MEET seven-year-old Daisy Dawes from North Tyneside, who received an iPad Pro and Otter Case funded by local charity The Chronicle Sunshine Fund.

- By SOPHIE REVELL

Seven-year-old Daisy Dawes from North Tyneside, who received an iPad Pro and Otter Case through The Chronicle Sunshine Fund

Daisy is a lively little character who is full of personality and, like many children, loves reading books and listening to stories, taking photos and playing games.

This young girl was born with an eye condition called Aniridia and Nystagmus, which means she has no iris. Daisy's mum Beth also has a visual impairment.

The family had a tablet but it was slow and didn't meet Daisy's needs, as it was lacking the accessibility features required that are only available with the iPad Pro.

This became more evident as Daisy's passion for reading developed, and her family realised she would need her books in an electronic format so she could magnify the letters and words.

Beth spoke to Daisy's QTVI (Qualified teacher of children and young people with visual impairment) and SENDCO (Special educational needs and disabilities coordinator), who both agreed that the iPad Pro would be suitable for her needs, to support her learning and development both at school and at home, and so she applied to The Sunshine Fund.