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.VICTA Student Portal
Resources for students with a vision impairment.Events associated with this provider:
24th of February 2025
VICTA Parent Workshop - Children’s Mental Health Support (online)
A chance for parents of children with vision impairment to hear from a panel of vision impaired speakers, who through their lives and their work have not only addressed personal mental health issues, but have used their voices and platforms to raise awareness and to advocate. For more information and to book for the workshop, click the link provided. There is a charge of £5.Hosted by - VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action)
6th of March 2025
VICTA/Blind in Business 'Exceeding Expectations' Webinar
As part of National Careers Week, Blind in Business and VICTA are running a free webinar for young people aged 14 to 17 years titled 'Exceeding Expectations'. You will hear from a panel of vision impaired professionals as they share their exceptional career journeys, insights on workplace accessibility and tips for success in the modern workplace. For more information, click the link provided. The closing date for bookings is 3rd March.Hosted by - VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action)