VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action)
Description: VICTA provides support to blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families. This includes organising activities and events for children, and giving advice to parents, for example on education.
Weblink: http://www.victa.org.uk/
Tel: 01908 240831
Email: admin@victa.org.uk
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
Grants from VICTA
VICTA provide grants for children and young people for visual aid equipment and for vacation schemes.VICTA events and activities
VICTA organise a wide range of activities and week-ends for vi children and their families. Although most activities are in England so likely to be impractical for people from Wales, the longer breaks are worth considering.Parent Portal
Support hub for parents of children with sight loss.Events associated with this provider:
28th of October 2024
VICTA Parent Workshop – 'Get Workplace Ready' course (Hereford)
VICTA is running a three-month 'Get Workplace Ready' course for young adults with sight loss aged 18-29 who are not in education, employment or training and looking to enter the workplace. The course consists of a five-day residential at the Royal National College for the Blind, Hereford from 28th October to 2nd November followed by self-study at home, and is free to attend. For full details about the course and eligibility, and to make an application, click the link provided.Hosted by - VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action)