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 …
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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. We hope you are all well and safe. We have been busy calling all our SVI members to find out how you are and what support and information you …
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 …
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 …
SVI update 24 March
Hello everyone, we hope you are all keeping as safe and well as you can. These are challenging times. SVI is doing our best to support our members. None of us have been through times like these before. Please remember that you are not on your own. We are here for you. We are contacting members …
