Vision Support Service Warwickshire - VSS

07/01/2026

Build confidence, make friends, and have fun with McDonald's Fun Football and Brakes Community Foundation CIO in Warwick.

Starting on Thursday 15th January the free sessions will focus on developing fundamental movement skills - agility, balance coordination, and speed, as well as building confidence. Suitable for blind and partially sighted children aged 5-11 years.

To book a place, and for more information, including all dates, times and location, go to: https://mcdonaldsfunfootball.co.uk/FunFootball/BritishBlindSport/Summary/18c098cf-9785-4682-8d66-dffdd4747384

07/01/2026

Check out VICTA UK Braille Art Competition below!

Happy World Braille Day 2026

Celebrate the wonder of Braille through creativity with the VICTA Braille Art Competition!

Who can enter?
The competition is open to VI children and young adults from 0 to 29 years. There are different age categories to enter into with different themes, a category for school entries, and amazing prizes up-for-grabs, so it's time to go dotty for braille.

What are the challenges?
We have two Braille art challenges to choose from - 'Braille your name' and 'Clarke's challenge'. There are different age categories for both, so head to the competition page to find out more.

For all the details on the categories, prizes, competition terms and information on how to enter, visit the link below. We can't wait to explore your creations along with our judge, Blind Braille Artist and VICTA patron, Clarke Reynolds AKA Mr Dot!

https://www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/victa-braille-art-competition-2026/

13/01/2025

Do you have an early years child (0-5) who is blind or partially sighted?
On Saturday 1 March, you can join VICTA, the Royal Society for Blind Children RSBC and a team of experts to learn more about navigating your child’s vision loss as a family.

See the post below for more details!

Do you have an early years child (0-5) who is blind or partially sighted?

On Saturday 1 March, join VICTA, the Royal Society for Blind Children RSBC and a team of experts to learn more about navigating your child’s vision loss as a family.

The day will be hosted at Sense TouchBase Pears in Birmingham, and you can expect a day filled with chat, information and activities for you and your family!

Find out more: https://www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/rsbc-early-years-day/

01/10/2024

18/07/2024

British Blind Sport, in partnership with Birmingham City Council are excited to host two Visual Awareness in Sport and Physical Activity workshops. 👁️

The workshop is a combined theory and practical course, covering the barriers present within physical activity for those with sight loss, as well as improving communication within delivery of the activity.

Participants will learn:

• The impact of sight loss within sport and physical activity
• Adaptations of various sports
• The pathways available to blind and partially sighted athletes
• How to create an inclusive and engaging environment

Date: Monday, 22nd July
Location: Nechells Wellbeing Centre
Register: https://bit.ly/3VXzwkV

Date: Tuesday, 23rd July
Location: Harborne Pool and Fitness Centre
Register: https://bit.ly/3zwLBWF

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03/06/2024

Did you know... you may be entitled to a concessionary library card!
Concessionary library cards help our libraries to be more inclusive, as they allow benefits such as longer loan periods, access to talking books for free, free requests, and the ability to take out a higher number of books at one time.
This may apply if you have a visual, mobility or hearing impairment. Please see the post below for more information!

Did you know... you may be entitled to a concessionary library card!

Concessionary library cards help our libraries to be more inclusive, as they allow benefits such as longer loan periods, access to talking books for free, free requests, and the ability to take out a higher number of books at one time.

This may apply if you:
📒 Have a visual, mobility or hearing impairment
📒 Have learning and reading difficulties, including dyslexia
📒 Are a young carer or adult carer
📒 Are a foster carer, home educator or childminder

If any of the above apply, please do come in and speak to a member of staff and we can get your card set up/updated. 😁

30/04/2024

On 18 and 19 May we're encouraging all our followers and supporters to get out for a walk. The weekend falls during Mental Health Awareness Week. Spending time outside with a friend or family member, or even simply enjoying some fresh air alone, is known to boost positivity and is good for both physical and mental health.

So, we're inviting members of the nystagmus community to join us for a walk, in your local area, wherever you are. Whether you choose a park, the beach, a quiet corner of your city or a leafy lane, whether you go solo or invite others along, let us know where you'll be walking to supercharge your health and wellbeing for the summer months ahead.

Record your nystagmus walk by emailing us at [email protected]

26/04/2024

Did you know that with a blind or partially sighted child you may be eligible for Disability Living Allowance (DLA)?

Please see below for more information on this.

Did you know that with a blind or partially sighted child you may be eligible for Disability Living Allowance (DLA)?

DLA is a financial help for people who have extra care needs or mobility needs as a result of a disability, and this includes vision impairment. There are two parts to the allowance called components: the care component and the mobility component. You may qualify for one or both of these. Our Support Advisor can help you understand more about whether you are entitle to DLA and provide help and support with your application.

👉Visit our website for more information: https://www.rsbc.org.uk/for-families/advice-and-information/

08/04/2024

Welcome back everyone!
We hope you have a fantastic Summer Term :)

Speaking of Summer, There is one day left to apply for your free sunflower pack and join the VICTA sunflower race 2024! Pack applications close on 9 April and are open to children aged 0 to 17 who have a vision impairment and their siblings.

Please follow the link for more information: https://www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/victa-sunflower-race-2024/?fbclid=IwAR16WZY5_xVlac-t1oEZH3VUvumwfM0J-MlzGicAEan_Q_5fvnyS4cYjFjo_aem_AYhqnbzQhSNGg4NJRDicY_vtWzAsBYHo5YV4VQ4VGDa_8DtVY_Mnum91EsGJSHdV1NPbENwYBSvnMYnxiPgKC1mm

Take part in the 2024 VICTA Sunflower Race! Who: 0 to 17 years Closing date for applications: Tuesday 9 April 2024 It's officially Spring and the perfect time to start planting! You can now apply for your sunflower planting kit which includes sunflower seeds and marker cards to help you track your f...

08/03/2024

🚨SATURDAY CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Just a reminder that anyone attending Saturday Club this SAT 9 MARCH; the session will run at
📍Corpus Christi Primary School 3G

🔹 Reception - YR 2 @ 10-11AM
🔹 YR 3 - YR 6 @ 11AM-12

➡️ Book your space now ⚽️
🔗 www.participant.co.uk/skybluesinthecommunity/home

Coventry City FC 🩵

26/02/2024

To celebrate World Book Day 2024 on 7 March, The RNIB are giving away thousands of books in braille and audio for blind and partially sighted children across the UK. Take a look now!

To celebrate World Book Day 2024 on 7 March, we’re giving away thousands of books in braille and audio for blind and partially sighted children across the UK. 📚

We have ten great titles to choose from, available to order now: rnib.in/WorldBookDay



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