Our work
We can support you to live as independently as possible by providing tailored information and guidance to help you understand what it means to be blind or partially sighted. We can also offer advice to people who have a visually impaired friend or family member. For issues outside our areas of expertise, we have developed a network of partners who are experts in their field and we work with them to get the best possible deal for blind and partially sighted people.
Independent living advice
Our independent living coordinators can offer advice on accessing day-to-day living support, housing issues, financial management, benefits and attaining self-directed support and individual budgets. They can also guide you through the process of registering as blind or partially sighted, help with day-to-day living support and provide information on the role of social services and other organisations that can help you.
Technology
Our technology coordinators offer a range of practical support relating to IT, from advice on assistive technology to buying the best computer.
Employment
Our employment coordinators can offer help with preparing for work or retraining, finding the right job or staying in employment if you are losing your sight. They also provide specialist advice and support on starting your own business.
Children, young people and families
Our children and family coordinators support children and young people who are blind and partially sighted to enjoy full, active lives. We offer access to information, education, activities and sporting opportunities, ensuring they are well equipped for adult life and the world of work. We encourage family members of blind and partially sighted children and young people to get involved and offer activities and advice for families.
Resource centres
One-stop shops where you can find guidance, try out and purchase equipment and find information about local services.
Mobile sight loss information
Our mobile sight loss information service is made up of two mobile vehicles which travel across the UK, providing up-to-date, free, impartial advice regarding sight loss. Find out where the mobiles will be visiting.
Vision Hotels
Vision Hotels offer accessible holidays for all with hotels in the Lake District, Devon, Somerset and West Sussex. The hotels are fully accessible for blind and partially sighted people and sighted guests are welcome too.
Visual awareness training
We also work with employers, educational establishments and commercial and public service providers to raise awareness of the needs of visually impaired people. This includes specialist visual awareness training.
