On Tuesday, 18 August we had a wonderful surprise at our weekly Showdown session at Portway Lifestyle Centre, Oldbury. We were playing Showdown when four players from West Bromwich Albion joined us. The players were Connor Townsend, Max O’Leary, Matt Ingram and Jimmy J. Morgan. They were really …
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For 22 years, Sandwell Visually Impaired, a user-led charity, has supported blind and visually impaired people across Sandwell. Today, its very existence is under threat.
Read an Open Letter from our Chair.
SVI is managed and run by blind and visually impaired (VI) people. We give information and support to anyone in Sandwell with an interest in visual impairment. Our services enable VI people to be as independent as possible and help overcome the challenges of sight loss. We make sure that the needs and concerns of VI people in Sandwell are embedded in local service planning and delivery.
Save SVI – Write to Your Local Councillor Session
SVI Members Make Their Voices Heard! Following a busy tea and toast session, Sarah-Ann Cromwell met with SVI members individually for an Save SVI – Write to Your Local Councillor session. Members recited their thoughts and experiences and Sarah-Ann transcribed them into a template e email. …
Testimonial – SVI is a lifeline
We were very moved to receive this heartfelt letter of support from the family of one of our members. Dear Sandwell Visually Impaired I am writing to express my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to you and your wonderful team for the extraordinary support you provide to my mother and so many …
