This service offers one to one support for the whole family; help with coping with a diagnosis; help to access practical support; and support for your
child's development.
Eye Connect is a project designed to connect
vision impaired children and
young people and give them a voice in their community. The project ensures that: children, young people and families have the support they need to feel more confident and thrive emotionally; youth organisations across Wales are equipped to welcome and include vision impaired children and young people in their settings; children and young people can make lasting connections with each other and build a sense of community; children and young people will have a stronger voice in their community and be able to influence change.
Join us on Zoom as we listen to different audio books with other
Visually Impaired (VI)
young people from all over the UK!
You can listen to books of your choice in the comfort of your space, have a chance to meet new people & make new friends as we have discussions, quizzes, and create your own audiobook sessions around the chosen book.
Once we finish a book, we also hold exciting nominations and vote in time for the book reveal session.
Audio book
club is at a regular time of 5pm-6pm every Monday and Thursday for
children and young people between the ages of 8-25.
Sisterhood is a fantastic online group for young women aged 11 –25 to come together and discuss issues that are important to them. It’s a chance to discuss anything from
mental health and wellbeing to hair care and make up. It’s a lovely supportive group that meets Tuesdays fortnightly online.
We hold regular online and hybrid sessions for
children and
young people of any age up to 25 to come together and share their creative passion. Whether you enjoy
music, playing an instrument, singing, poetry, drama, or creative writing you can join our sessions and meet others who share your interests. Online Gaming: We hold regular online gaming sessions for children and young people to come together and have some fun gaming together. Open to any children and young people up to age 25, why not come and join and meet others whilst playing online.
If you’re in Year 6 and you want to share your thoughts and chat to others who, like you, will be moving to Year 7 in September, then why not join our Moving on Up Group! As well as the other
young people, our Family Practitioners will be on hand to answer your questions and help you work through the move. This Group will give you the chance to talk about your thoughts and feelings, help you work through them and help boost your confidence before September! The sessions are fun, and enjoyable but they will also offer you a safe space to talk to others and to the RSBC’s Family Practitioner.
The RSBC youth forum is a group of blind and partially sighted
young people aged between 16 and 25. We are committed to creating positive change and championing the voices of blind and
visually impaired young people, as well as influencing all areas of work across RSBC. The youth forum works to raise awareness and challenge perceptions of visually impaired young people. We aim to represent their views and opinions, highlight the issues that affect them, and make sure we’re doing our best to influence those who can push for change and bring about improvements in services at both RSBC and external organisations. The youth forum meets online and in person, and meets regularly with trustees and staff across RSBC, to ensure that the voices of blind and visually impaired young people are at the forefront of driving the charities services and engagement.
If you want to feel empowered and knowledgeable about the world of
technology, then join our Accessible Technology sessions. Our Senior Accessibility
Advisor Alex can provide support with using a wide range of devices such as
smart phones, computers, tablets,
braille readers and much more. They can also offer support in how everyday devices can be used to support blind and partially sighted people in areas including
travel, finances, wellbeing and fitness, independent living and school. You can arrange a personal session online with Alex, designed just for you, or you and your family.
We also run a range of group workshops online. All sessions last between 1 and 1.5 hours and can be arranged at a date and time of your convenience.
Maybe you already know what you want to do. Get a paid job, become a volunteer, run your own business, take up an apprenticeship, or go into further or higher education. Or perhaps you aren’t yet sure what the future might look like for you? No problem! At RSBC, our Futures service can be by your side to guide and support you as you start to make those plans. Whether you’re making choices about your GCSE subjects, starting to think about your next steps in education, or planning your employed or volunteer role, we can help you reach your goals.
The 'Moving on up Group' is for
young people who are in Year 6 and want to share their thoughts and chat with others who will be moving to Year 7 in September 2026. The group meets monthly, via Zoom.
For
young people with
vision impairment in Year 11 who are starting to think about life after Year 11, or who maybe little worried about the upcoming exam season. This online space is a chance for young people to chat with other young people going through the same experience and get practical tips and
advice from RSBC's friendly Family Practitioners. You will explore different pathways for the future and prepare for exams together. Sessions will take place after school at 5pm, every other Wednesday (fortnightly).
Whatsapp group where parents can chat and connect with each other to support their
child including topics like potty
training, sensory play ideas and choosing the right nursery or school.
Whatsapp group where parents can chat and connect with each other to support their
child around school transitions, friendships and building independence.
Whatsapp group where parents can chat and connect with each other to support their
child in navigating teenage years, building confidence and preparing for exams.
Whatsapp group where parents can chat and connect with each other to support their
child moving into adult services, leaving education and planning for the future.
