Wales Council of the Blind

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:

29th of May 2024

VICTA Independent Living Skills Fun Day (Worcester)

An Independent Living Skills Fun Day for young people with vision impairment aged 10 to 13 years. The event is an opportunity to practice your independent living skills, have fun and discover what it's like to study at NCW. There is a charge of £10. For more information and to apply for a place, click the link to their website. The closing date for applications is 30th April.

Hosted by - VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action)