SVI is working in partnership with SCIPS (Sandwell Community Information and Participation Service) to seek the views of the blind and visually impaired community around evacuation plans from high-rise buildings. This is part of a government consultation, following on from the Grenfell public …
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Seeing in Isolation Events in June and July
Seeing in Isolation: In Conversation with Blind & Visually Impaired International Photographers on Wednesday 30 June 2021, 6 to 8pm Do you need to have sight to take photographs? This question will be explored at this event that brings together blind and visually impaired international …
Book now for our new health, confidence and wellbeing sessions
Exciting news for our SVI members! Health, confidence and wellbeing sessions are starting at the end of June and beginning of July. They are part of our new ‘Mind Body Moving Forward’ programme. Contact the office to book your place! 'Mind Body Moving Forward' is all about supporting you to …
Volunteers wanted for group walks
SVI urgently needs volunteers to spend an hour or two per each week help out at our new group walks. As a 'sighted guide' you would guide our blind and partially sighted members around some of our local parks. You would ensure that the person was able to walk safely, alerting them to hazards and …
Urgent travel message for bus users: Changes to bus routes and stops in Birmingham City Centre from 6th June 2021
As part of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension to Digbeth, Lower Bull Street in Birmingham City Centre will be closing to all through-traffic to allow works to take place. This phase of works will see a new tram track being laid along Lower Bull Street and its junction with Corporation …
