Groups and courses

Our Switched On sessions take place on the first Tuesday of the month and offer group support on the accessibility features of smartphones and tablets (both iOS and Android).

Sessions are open to anyone living with a visual impairment in Scotland and take place on Zoom. Participants will have the opportunity to speak to our tech experts in small groups in breakout rooms.

For more information or to book a place on an upcoming session please give us a call on 0141 332 4632 or email info@visibilityscotland.org.uk

We run regular 3 week self-management courses for anyone living with neurological sight loss across Scotland. These are delivered by phone or video call. These group sessions include:

• an explanation of different types of neurological sight loss
• information on registration, benefits and other local sight loss services
• advice on the use of technology and accessibility
• discussion of strategies to manage your sight loss.

For more information or to book a place on an upcoming course please give us a call on 0141 332 4632 or email info@visibilityscotland.org.uk

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Deafblind Scotland to pilot a training course that aims to support people living with a sensory impairment to better understand their human rights.

If you would like to learn more about your human rights and take part in the pilot training course please get in touch on 0141 332 4632 or email info@visibilityscotland.org.uk

Come along to enjoy our chair-based movement class. The class is run by our friends at New Rhythms for Glasgow.

The classes run from Friday, 20th October from 10 AM to 11 AM at our head office at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW.

There is a maximum of eight people per session.

If you would like to book your place on the next session, please get in touch on 0141 332 4632 or email info@visibilityscotland.org.uk

Mindfulness is a way of life that can improve mental and physical wellbeing. Research shows that it can help improve emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, improve performance, reduce memory loss and increase resilience.

The group is session is led by Ellen Doherty from the Everyone Project. The session runs weekly from Thursday 26^th October 2023 at our head office at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

Mindfulness is open to anyone. There is a maximum of12 people per mindfulness session.

If you would like to book your place on the next mindfulness session, please get in touch on 0141 332 4632 or email info@visibilityscotland.org.uk

Our three week Positive Outlook courses cover practical and emotional tips to help you manage any day to day challenges you may experience following a diagnosis of visual impairment. They also provide an opportunity to talk to other people living with sight loss, to share hints, tips and experiences.

Our courses cover the following topics:

• understanding different types of vision loss
• the registration process
• daily living skills
• helpful equipment
• mobility tips
• local activities
• technology and apps to make life easier.

Courses are available across Scotland. These are delivered both face to face and over the phone in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dumfries and Galloway and take place over the phone or online in other areas. A family member or carer is welcome to attend with you.

For more information or to book a place on an upcoming course please give us a call on 0141 332 4632 or email info@visibilityscotland.org.uk