Our Services

Shropshire Digital Skills Training for Visually Impaired People – free one-to-one training to improve IT skills and use of accessible technology, tailored to the individual’s needs;

In Touch Telford Tech Training for Visually Impaired People – free demos and training sessions on smartphones and tablets to assist with daily living tasks and support independence at the drop in sessions in Telford;

In partnership with RNIB, delivering free, informal, community-based ‘Living with Sight Loss’ courses which help people to adjust to their sight condition, increase independence and boost confidence.

This training helps organisations create inclusive environments for people with visual impairments through practical tools, effective communication techniques, and accessibility strategies, offered in person or online and tailored to your needs.

Tech Coordinator Vicki explores how technology can transform daily life for visually impaired individuals. 

Providing grants to help visually impaired people to acquire specialist aids and equipment to enable them to maintain and/or regain their independence;

Providing information and signposting about support and services to visually impaired people; their families, carers and friends; and to professionals working with visually impaired people, such as Community Care Co-ordinators, Memory Services, residential & domiciliary care providers and Housing Associations;

Organising and providing major social events for visually impaired people, such as Winter’s Day Out.

Supporting a network of peer support groups for visually impaired people, who meet in every part of our area, by promoting and publicising their activities; providing nominal funding towards core costs, such as room rentals, and activities; and by supporting group organisers through sharing of ideas, best practice and information;