What is the Census and why do we need to complete it? The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and provides the Government with a better picture of the households and the people residing within England and Wales. This information allows them to plan more effectively and make more informed decisions when […]
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Sight Cymru and The Year of the Pandemic
23.03.21- National Reflection Day As we take this day to reflect and remember the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of so many people, we have also taken a moment to think about the past year and the effect it has had on our organisation and our service users. For us as an […]
Celebrating International Woman’s Day 2021
As the 8th March is otherwise known as ‘International Woman’s Day’ we thought we would take a moment to celebrate some amazing women with sight loss who have achieved such inspiring things. Helen Keller (1880–1968) Helen Keller was an American author, disability rights advocate, activist and lecturer and was the first deaf and blind person […]
Accessibility with Alexa
From our A.C.E Officer Calum Briars. Since its introduction to the market in 2016, Alexa has become a household item used by millions worldwide. Of course, this is not a surprise at all, for a hand-sized speaker to have such clarity and functionality for a fraction of the cost of most speakers on the market, […]
Shining Staff Stars 2020
All Sight Cymru staff and volunteers have worked so hard this year. The Covid-19 pandemic, like for us all, has had such an impact on the organisation. It has meant staffing and role changes, adapting the way we work, while at the same time seeing an increase in demand for our services. To say it […]
Accessible Technologies.
Our A.C.E Officer Calum joined the team back in 2019 to provide technology advice and support to people with sight loss within the South Wales region. Depending on the needs of the service user, the help Calum provides can vary. It could perhaps be suggesting a device, which he would then provide guidance and tuition […]
Covid-19 Ring Around Service
Due to current government restrictions Sight Cymru staff are all working remotely from home, however at still at hand to offer support. We are currently making over 1,000 calls per week during the pandemic to those suffering with sight loss to ensure their physical and mental well being. If you would like to be added […]
Sight Cymru is now Dementia Friendly, would you like to be?
Do you care for someone with dementia? Would like to know more?Would you like to make your organisation or group a dementia friendly one? Would you like to learn more about dementia and to know where to find help in your community? Sight Cymru now has a Dementia Champion and can provide Dementia Information Sessions […]
June 2015
Wales and West Vision Conference Thank you to all who attended the Wales and West Vision Conference on the 25th. We thoroughly enjoyed the day, we hope you did too! Please see below for the links to some of the presentations given on the day. Please note that we have not had permission to publish […]
November 2014
Good News!! Richard Bowie (AKA Ziggy) is running the New York Marathon for us!! Richard Bowie (answers to the name Ziggy) is running the New York Marathon on Sunday 2nd November and would like to donate any proceeds from sponsorship he receives from friends and family, to Sight Cymru. Richard says “This is something which […]