Talking
Books Wales/Llyfrau Llafar Cymru produces audio versions of Welsh Language books (talking books). They have a catalogue of more than 1000 titles.
TAVIP
is an organisation for all
visually impaired people with an interest in computers, from those using them in schools to professionals working in IT, and for professionals interested in issues related to IT and visual impairment.
Techno
Vision Systems Ltd sell
Braille translation software,
Braille embossers, Braille paper,
music products, keyboard enhancements and tactile drawing. They also provide telephone support,
training, repairs and maintenance.
TAVIP
's
Technology for Work
Training Course offers members up to 5 hours of free one-to-one training to help them gain the IT skills needed in the work place so that, with other pre-employment support, they are ready to make the step into paid work.
href="/glossary/247/grants">Grants to registered blind or partially sighted people for useful technology that can help them live independently.
Our
Digital Inclusion Officers are able to support you in your own home with computers, tablets and other assistive
technology.
Some
examples of tasks we can help with include: help and support if your device is not working correctly or has become very slow; assistance with using a new program or device; help to complete common tasks that require sighted assistance, such as online shopping, learning how to use a new device around your home and more; help with uploading content to the internet that requires sighted help. We offer 3 options. Home visits,
Pay As You Go and Pay Monthly packages.
If
you are isolated we can arrange for one of our volunteers to call you for a friendly chat and help with any difficulties.
For
people living with a
vision impairment who may be feeling lonely and isolated and would like a chat to a friendly volunteer. Vision Support's Telephone
Befriending Service is delivered by volunteers who will call at a time, date and frequency that is mutually agreed.
Blind
and partially sighted people who live alone or in isolated areas get a friendly call on a regular basis from volunteers who are themselves blind or partially sighted. Callers can also pick up any needs which may arise. They may be able to provide relevant information or can refer cases to social services.
Ten
pin bowling group for blind and partially sighted people. First Wednesday of the week 1pm – 3pm
Last
Thursday of the month, at 2pm, Community Centre, Augustus Place, Tenby, Wales, SA70 7DJ. Contact Helen.
Tenby
Observer (monthly).
Our
products support literacy, numeracy and accessibility in the classroom and the workplace. Get access on any device or platform, wherever you're working.
The
Accessible Friends Network (TAFN) is a national independent UK charity providing
social networking, computer technical support,
training and entertainment via the internet. It is a user-led voluntary group run for and by
vi people which uses email, the internet, voice conferencing and other resources to improve the quality of life for vi people and their partners by networking. Events, which are moderated, include quizzes, musical theme nights, jazz
club, & computer skills workshops.
Who
do we fund? Individuals: Applications may be made by, or on behalf of,
vision impaired individuals who are aged 25 and under, permanently resident in the UK, and in need of financial assistance. Organisations: Applications may be made by charitable organisations registered in the UK, whose work provides direct benefit for people in the UK, and which have, as part of their aims, a focus on services (new or existing) that support vision impaired
children and
young people.
The
Rowan Organisation provides a wide range of support services created to help you manage your
Direct Payments. This can include: supporting you to decide whether to employ a
Personal Assistant (PA) or to use other services; support with setting up the scheme; support with paperwork required by the scheme; support with finding and recruiting staff; providing you with information and
advice on the legal requirements of being an employer.
The
Silver Line
Helpline is a free, confidential telephone service run by Age UK, providing friendship, conversation and support for
older people. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We give older people the chance to pick up the phone and enjoy a chat, get some support, and feel all the wonderful benefits that come from talking to a friend.
Our
social impact funding supports projects that are designed to improve the experience of being blind or partially sighted, or at risk of sight loss, in the UK. We are an evidence-led funder and base our programmes on where we feel our money can have the greatest impact. The Vision Fund supports organisations who directly support blind and partially sighted people or people at risk of losing sight.
Thrive
- Get Gardening presents Thrive's experience and expertise in gardening with a
disability, which has been gathered over 30 years of helping disabled people to start or continue gardening. It contains practical information to make garden jobs easier,
advice on taking care, useful hints and tips and details of the equipment and tools which will be particularly helpful. It has a section for blind & partially sighted people. If you can't find the info you need, you can phone or email us.
A
mature group of around 40
visually impaired people. Members are brought in by V.E.S.T, including those in residential care. The group enjoys morning coffee or tea, lunch, bingo, raffles and quizzes and are well supported by an enthusiastic group of volunteers.
There
are a variety of
holidays on offer with a Christian ethos. Many of them happen at Torch's own Holiday and Retreat Centre in West Sussex. Other holidays are available elsewhere in the UK and abroad
The
audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm online to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library.
The
Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month, starting at 10.45am online. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to
pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.
The
mid-week gathering. Meets at 11am on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting.
To
provide Christian friendship, support, encouragement and fun to people experiencing sight loss (especially those unable to easily access Christian and social activities) via Telephone Friendship Groups. It offers blind and partially sighted people the opportunity via the telephone to share the Scriptures together,
pray together and fellowship together - all from the comfort of their own armchair!
href="/glossary/120/direct-payments">Direct Payments enable people assessed as requiring Social Care services to purchase their own care and support.
Torfaen
has an active
Direct Payments User Group which meet every 8 weeks at Canalside, Five Locks Road, Pontnewydd. If you are receiving Direct Payments, about to receive them or want to know more about them then why not come along to the next meeting. The Group discuss issues about Direct Payments, you get the chance to meet other
service users and find out more about Direct Payments.
Council
page on library services in Tofaen County Borough.
A
social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers,
outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The group meets on alternate Mondays at the Sight Cymru office in Pontypool between 1.00 – 3.00pm.
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 crown green bowling at Bradley Bowls
Club, off Park Wall Road, Bradley, Wrexham, LL11 4DA. Runs from beginning of April to end of October. Every Wednesday.
A
door-to-door volunteer
transport service organised by Sight Life. It can be used for social activities, hospital appointments and meetings, but not for work purposes. Two working day's notice is requested.
Traveleyes
is a company which provides worldwide
holidays for groups of people, half of who are
visually impaired and half are sighted. Each VI traveller is paired with a sighted person, who acts as a guide and receives a discount.
Meet
on the first Friday of every month at 10.30 am - 12.30pm. Contact Locality Manager for RCT, Carys Groves on 07753 305631 or email carys.groves@sightlife.wales
A
simple on-line calculator to help you find out whether you might be entitled to any state benefits, and find out where to go for further support.
Optometrists
Steve Malcolm, Rhian Kinnaird and Nia Griffiths are
Low Vision Service Wales practitioners.
Meets
1st Tuesday of every month at 11 am. Neuad Pendre, Tywyn, Gwynedd.
