Services
Providing Everything You Need
Welfare Application Support
& Form Filling
Navigating the intricacies of benefits, passports, Blue Badge, and any other type of applications can be a significant challenge, particularly for individuals with visual impairments, especially those whose native language is not English. This complexity is further accentuated by the escalating cost of living, making access to available financial assistance and support systems more vital than ever.
Recognizing this critical need, Vision Ability stands as a beacon of empowerment. We offer a comprehensive toolkit of information, guidance, and practical assistance to ensure visually impaired individuals secure the financial resources they are rightfully entitled to.
Beyond English, we extend our service through multilingual support in Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati and Hindi. This inclusivity ensures that language barriers do not impede access to vital resources.
Our extensive expertise facilitates applications for:
- Personal Independence Payments
- Universal Credit
- Freedom Pass
- Taxicard
- Dial-a-Ride
- Council Tax Reduction
- Carers Allowance
- Passport (first issue, or renewal)
- any other relevant benefits
Should you require any of these services, we encourage you to get in contact with Vision Ability. Our dedicated team is ready to guide you through the process with unwavering support.
IT Support And Training
Navigating technology can be a hurdle for anyone, but even more so for the visually impaired.
Vision Ability bridges the digital divide with:
- Accessibility training: Master screen readers, assistive technologies, and specialized software.
- Technical assistance: Get reliable support setting up devices such as Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, etc, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing settings.
- Adaptive technology solutions: Find the perfect tools for your needs, from magnifiers to alternative input devices.
- Inclusive training: Learn with individual sessions, group workshops, or online tutorials, all adapted to your learning style.
Unlock the full potential of technology and live life to the fullest with Vision Ability. Please contact us to enquire.
Maximise Potential
Empowering Youth through Disability Awareness
Our society often faces the challenge of marginalizing people with disabilities (PwDs), leading to isolation, exclusion, and missed opportunities. At Vision Ability, we're tackling this head-on with our Maximise Potential project, empowering youth through disability awareness and personal growth.
We bring dynamic, interactive presentations directly to classrooms and assemblies, engaging young minds in overcoming stereotypes and fostering inclusion. Through powerful personal stories, we showcase how disabilities don't define individuals, but rather unlock unique strengths and perspectives.
Our project delivers impactful benefits:
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Empowering teachers: Equipping educators with resources and strategies to support students with disabilities.
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Connecting PwD to support: Guiding students with disabilities to available resources and fostering self-advocacy skills.
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Building bridges of understanding: Combating bullying, exclusion, and discrimination through awareness and empathy.
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Investing in a kinder future: Promoting inclusivity and acceptance among the next generation.
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Preventing Avoidable Blindness: Encouraging regular eye testing, which can lead to the early detection and treatment of up to 50% of new cases of Visual Impairment.
We believe prevention is better than cure, and by tackling stigma at its roots, we can build a more inclusive and empowered future for all.
Join us! Bring our free-of-charge project to your school and become a catalyst for change. Contact us today to learn more.