Testimonials
● One form member of the Youth Club had no doubt about the role it played in his development:
“The club helped me develop life skills. In school I was not the norm and I found it difficult to shake the visually impaired tag and find my identity as a person. In the club I was the norm and it gave me so much confidence.”
● A user of the Advice Centre explains how the service has helped them: “Talking to staff and seeing other people with sight loss coping has given me a more positive outlook. The help and advice offered has given me a lot more confidence that I can cope especially after demonstrations of the equipment available.”
Low vision assessments, equipment and advice are available with our Low Vision Expert and our team of trained low vision advisors.
Beacon provides a personal service to suit your needs and make the best use of your vision.
To find out more you can visit our low vision shops in Sedgley, Cannock and Stourbridge.
Sedgley -
Cannock advice centre and shop is inside our charity shop in Market place and is open every Tuesday.
Stourbridge low vision shop is at our day centre based at the Mary Stevens Centre, Oldswinford -
For further call our low vision expert Louise Connop on 01902 886786 or LConnop@beaconvision.org or visit our website at www.beaconvision.org
Provides an inclusive and varied programme of regular leisure and social activities that is open to all with sight loss. Including.............................
Want help finding work or support with day to day life?
B4W is a very successful project specifically aimed at assisting people with any degree of visual impairment to develop skills, build confidence and find employment.
Support includes one to one advice and guidance, job clubs, CV writing, interview preparation and skills; access to training, placement and employment opportunities.
For more information contact: Rachel Shaw Project Coordinator 01902 886791 or rshaw@beaconvision.org or visit our website www.beaconvision.org
Independent Living Centre gives you support on your sight loss journey, tailored to your individual needs.
We have two centres in Sedgley and Stourbridge both offering a wide range of activities, practical, emotional and social opportunities to increase your physical and mental health and well-
Gym/Recreation
Tailored made exercise, fitness and health sessions, focusing on improving mobility, balance, flexibility, fitness and weight control
Contact: Lee Tranter, Health & Well-
Arts & Crafts:
Continue to pursue your hobbies, learn new crafts
Life Skills
Explore your experience of sight loss with support and advice including practical programmes to help you remain independence e.g. cooking, personal grooming/presentation; healthy living; managing bills & money. Other activities include gardening, dancing, bowls, quizzes, local trips & more
Contact: Martin Rock at Sedgley 01902 886781 or Jackie Tromans at Stourbridge 01384 889883 or visit our website www.beaconvision.org
Computers/Mobile Phones/Digital Devices/Apps
keep in touch with the world of the internet, learn how your mobile phone will enhance your independence; computer skills; training and advice.
