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Aims and Objectives

Our Aims

To improve the availability of information in alternative formats for print disabled people so that they can be involved in decision making processes.
To promote the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people, achieve equality, and improve their quality of life and help them maintain independence.
To continue to provide and improve quality services to people with sight loss. This will include education, ICT skills, job seeking skills and participation in social activities.
To ensure that the voices of visually impaired people are heard when planning services and their opinions sought on key issues affecting their lives.
To raise public awareness of the issues and problems relating to sight loss.

Our Objectives

To be proactive in promoting, maintaining and developing the work of BlindVoice UK
To take a leading role in the community to advance the interests of blind and visually impaired people of all ages.
To identify through research and consultation, the views and needs of all blind people and use such information effectively.
To ensure that every contact with BlindVoice UK is a positive experience.
To enable staff and volunteers to develop quality standards and service targets.
To proactively seek to influence all partners in relation to the issues of people with sight loss and to encourage working in partnership.
To convert printed material into alternative formats (Braille, CD, audio cassette, computer disc or large print); whichever is the blind person’s preferred medium.
To provide computer courses to enable blind and visually impaired people to use computers in an accessible classroom environment to an accredited level

Our Vision

We are dedicated to improving and making a difference to the lives of those with sight loss and our projects reflect their needs. We are determined to break down the barriers that blind people face enabling them to realise their full potential.

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