We are pleased to invite you to our twenty second Annual Forum, to be held on Monday 16 November, 9.30am to 3pm at the Portway Lifestyle Centre, Newbury Lane, Oldbury B69 1HE. We welcome: Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Margaret Sutton who will open the day . Guest speaker Russ Stephenson, …
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About us
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.
Accessible version of Sandwell Herald Autumn 2026
The Autumn edition of The Sandwell Herald is now ready to download, specially prepared by the Council in Microsoft Word to ensure it’s fully accessible for our members. It features clear headings, adjustable font sizes, and a screen-reader-friendly layout. Download The Herald here: Sandwell Herald …
SVI Rocks the Stage at Celebrate Sandwell 2026
On Tuesday 6 October, Sandwell Visually Impaired (SVI) joined more than 40 organisations at West Bromwich Town Hall for Celebrate Sandwell 2026. Following the sad and sudden passing of Richard Flatley, leader of Sandwell Networkers, SVI’s former Vice-Chair and the founder of Celebrate …
