A message from a member of SVI – Karren Visser. Lockdown has changed our lives and we have had to learn new ways of being in contact. Except it’s not the same as a chat over a cup of tea or a curry down the pub! Many SVI members will have either met or spoken to Becky from Multistory and me, …
Grant award to help us increase support
Blind and visually impaired people in Sandwell have been given a boost from Big Lotteries Awards for All. SVI has been awarded a grant to expand our support for members who are isolating or finding it difficult to cope during the pandemic. Since lockdown began, we have contacted all our members …
Using Technology to Keep In Touch
Keeping in touch can be challenging for people who are isolating or shielded and don’t feel confident with new technology. For visually impaired people, there can be added difficulties. In our efforts to keep ‘business as usual’, if you can call these times ‘usual’, SVI’s Board of Trustees met …
Direct Payments information from Sandwell Council
If you receive Direct Payments from Sandwell Council, this letter in audio format and series of Questions and Answers will explain how the Coronavirus may impact you and what actions you can take to get the support that you need. If you would like this information on one CD please contact …
SVI update 31 March 2020
Here's a message from our Development Worker Sandra telling you what we at SVI have been doing this week to support our visually impaired members. [able_player src="https://sandwellvisuallyimpaired.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SVI-update-31-March.mp3"] We hope you are all well and …
