Direct Payments enable people assessed as requiring
Social Care services to purchase their own care and support. Agency used: Penderels Trust
Council page on library services in Vale of Glamorgan.
Vale of Glamorgan Council has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility
training to
vi children in a school environment. The contact is Helen Davies
Help to protect vulnerable
visually impaired people to live more successfully within their local communities by helping them find solutions to their problems.
A Vision
Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS) assists someone regain skills they may have lost through sight problems and helps them re-learn to do things they could previously do for themselves.
VI Awareness
Training covering North-East Wales delivered by the regional society for blind people for the area.
Sight Life offers a basic vision awareness
training course which includes sighted guiding training, covers basic eye conditions, as well as demonstration of the use of products. It takes place in their HQ in Womanby Street, Cardiff.
Advice and
training which will help raise awareness of the needs of blind and partially sighted people in both work and social situations. The training typically includes: low vision awareness, sighted guide techniques and demonstration, eye conditions, communication skills, aids and equipment demonstrations, practical advice and guidance.
VIM provide
vi awareness
training to families and organisations.
Every Wednesday, 10.30am - 11.30am at Dinefwr Bowls Centre, Manor Road, Ammanford. SA18 3AP. For further details contact: Alison Peters
Every Thursday, 10am - 12pm at Bro Myrddin Indoor Bowls
Club, Off Picton Terrace, Carmarthen. SA31 3BS. For further details contact John Wilson.
Every Wednesday, 12pm - 1pm, Islwyn Indoor Bowls
Club, Gelli Lane, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood. NP12 2JR. For further details contact Rhys Meredith.
Every Monday, 12pm -3pm. Meads Leisure Centre, Priory Road, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. SA73 2EE. For further details contact Steve Whitmore.
Every other Monday, 2.15pm - 4.15pm at Newport Indoor Bowls
Club, Glebelands Stadium, Bank St, Newport NP19 7HF. For further details contact Jackie Cooksley.
Every Saturday, 10am - 12pm at South Wales Bowls & Rec. Centre, South Road, Sully CF64 5SP. For further details contact Andrew Pemberton.
Every TUESDAY 12 -2 pm at Swansea Indoor Bowling
Club, Beaufort Road, Plasmarl, Swansea SA6 8AX. For further details contact Murray MacDonald.
Every other Friday between 10.30am and 12.30pm at Jones Court, Womanby St, Cardiff. The photography group goes out and about in the city centre looking for photo opportunities and occasionally takes
trips around the local area. The group also discusses various aspects of photography back at Sight Life over a cuppa.
VI Tennis takes place on Tuesdays weekly from 11-12 at the International Sports Village, Spytty. Coaching is available and a first taster session is offered free. Contact Stacey Evans.
Vision Support's
VI Voices groups are for anyone living with a vision impairment who would like to raise awareness of the challenges people living with vision impairment experience and who are passionate about making a difference locally. As well as having a positive impact in the community, it is a great way of meeting others. Contact Nia below.
VIC - Campaign Group meets on the last Thursday of each month from 1-3pm at the Second Floor, RNIB Cymru. The group is dedicated to making Cardiff City Centre more inclusive for blind and partially sighted individuals. Their main focus is on reducing street clutter, such as advertising boards, furniture, and rubbish, to create a safer and more accessible environment for all.
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.
This social
club meets every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30 am at AVOW, 21 Egerton Street, Wrexham.
These are normally held on the second Monday of each month at Market Square Church Hall, 3 Salmons Street CF47 8DS (a short walk using the lane opposite the
bus station).
Quarterly newsletter giving information to residents of Merthyr County on activities for people with sight loss. Available in large print, audio CD and email.
Sensory impairment aids for everyday living such as mobile phones, talking clocks and watches, fully equipped kitchen demonstrating various aids,
CCTVS etc. There are also demonstration facilities for other
disabilities eg Tunstall equipment.
The only free nationwide service dedicated to helping
disabled people make friends remotely. Chat online or on the phone with your buddy once a week from the comfort of your home.
The only free nationwide service dedicated to helping
disabled people make friends remotely. Chat online or on the phone with your buddy once a week from the comfort of your home. Sense Virtual Buddying is open to disabled people aged 5 and over in the UK.
An accreditation and
advice provider to enable organisations to create accessible and attractive environments in areas such as social housing, hospitals and offices.
Vision Aid Technologies is one of the largest specialist low vision & blindness product suppliers in the UK. Their range of over 1,000 products are carefully tested & selected from over 100 manufacturers around the world. This gives people the opportunity to view a comprehensive range of products in one location. The range of products include low vision,
braille devices,
video magnifiers, reading machines, access software and more.
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Exploring the emotional impact of
vision impairment, sharing experiences if you feel comfortable and learning about coping mechanisms you can adopt to increase your emotional resilience. These sessions will be delivered by Vision Support Wellbeing Service Manager Gary Twigg and is open to anyone living with a vision impairment and their supporter’s. The workshops run every three months at Ty Avow, 21 Egerton St, Wrexham LL11 1ND.
Vision Support have two Community Information Service vehicles that visit local communities making it easier for those unable to get to a
resource centre to access information, services and equipment. Monthly schedules for the two vehicles are published on the website. The Wales events are listed in Perspectif's events calendar. It is recommended that you ring the telephone number given to confirm that a visit is going ahead or for a timetable of future appearances.
We understand the significant impact that living with a
vision impairment can have upon an individual's wellbeing. The Vision Support counselling Service provides counselling support over the phone to provide emotional support when you need it. Talking therapy can provide a safe non-judgemental space to talk and can incorporate coping strategies to overall improve well-being.
Referrals (including self-referrals) can be made by contacting Gemma on the landline below or Mobile 07595 412191. Alternatively email gedwards@visionsupport.org.uk or via the email below.
Vision Support understand how isolating living with a
vision impairment can be due to reduced confidence and mobility. Our home visitor service is here to provide companionship on a regular basis.
Website on Wales' tourist attractions and services with a searchable database of accommodation, events/attractions and activities with accessibility information provided.
This course provides awareness and basic information,
advice and skills on
visual impairment, identifying the relevant issues and how visual impairment effects and impacts on people's lives and the professionals who work with them.
This course raises individuals’ understanding of sight loss and advises on effectively supporting your customers or employees with sight loss.
Visually Impaired Pontypridd meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 10.00 am to 12.00 pm at Pontypridd Museum, Bridge Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4PE
Courses for museum staff to develop and deliver live descriptive tours. Visual awareness and guiding
training.
Audits of your current access provision for blind and partially sighted visitors (visitor experience, online and programmed events); audience
advocacy sessions (reaching and growing your blind and partially sighted audiences); inclusive design workshops;
advice on digital
technology solutions.
Zoom / telephone meeting, third Monday of the month at 10.30am. Contact the information line below.
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