Help and Support for Visually Impaired Children and their Families
Useful Vision is a registered charity providing positive opportunities and fun-packed events for blind or partially sighted children around the North East. We work with children and their families to give them the help they need to flourish.
Our Mission is to provide accessible, positive opportunities and activities to visually impaired children and their families throughout the North East region. We support children so that they can learn new skills and make new friends – reducing social isolation through increased confidence and self-esteem.
About Useful VisionWhat we do
Resources, Help and Support
As a key part of our service we offer practical advice and emotional support for children, siblings and families from early years through to young adulthood.
We’ve collected together some useful resources to provide help, assistance, and guidance for blind or visually impaired children and their families.
ResourcesOur Events
Our huge range of imaginative activities, relaxed family events and skills workshops are designed to meet the needs of visually impaired children of all ages and abilities. Here’s what is coming up:
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Apr
Skills Workshops
Pizza Making with ‘The Cooking Shed’
Join us for a 1 1/2 hour live pizza making and cooking session with Regan from ‘The Cooking Shed’. The…
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Apr
Skills Workshops
Mark Making with Handmade Tools Workshop (via Zoom)
Join us with Zoe from Void Derry and make your own painting tools from materials you find around your…
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Apr
Skills Workshops
Choir Group (via Zoom)
Useful Vision Choir – For our regular choir members and anyone else who would like to join us.
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Apr
Skills Workshops
Make a Musical Rain Stick with The Creation Station (via Zoom)
Come and get your imagination flowing and with the help of The Creation Station, explore the sound of rain and…
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May
Skills Workshops
Zoom Drama Group
Due to the popularity of our Zoom Drama Group sessions, we will be carrying this on with another 6…
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May
Skills Workshops
Photo Frame Decoration (via Zoom)
Come and join one of the super talented workshop providers from ‘Crafts and Giggles’ for a fun session designing and…
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Royal National College for the Blind – Virtual Open Day – Saturday 30th January 2021
Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Venns Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire. HR1 1DT Royal National College for the Blind will…
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Christmas Holidays
We will be closing for Christmas on Thursday 17th December and will reopen again on Tuesday 5th January 2021. We…
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SEND Parents/Carers Quick Christmas Survey with Prizes
SEND Parents/Carers Quick Christmas Survey with Prizes This survey is aimed at parents and carers of children and young people…
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Volunteer
We’re always in need of friendly, reliable people to lend a hand. Whether it's helping on one of our event days, bringing the community together, or supporting in the office - we'd love to hear from you if you can help.
Join our friendly team, build your experience, and make a real difference today.
Our Volunteer Roles"I feel so lucky to have this fantastic charity here in the North East. Thank you for everything."
"Everyone was so approachable, our children felt comfortable to talk to them and join in"
"Great family orientated charity, giving fabulous experiences for all."
"It was good not to be the only family with a child with learning disabilities at a venue"
"This was the first time I have been to an event and went home stress free and relaxed. Thank you so much it was amazing!"
Our Supporters
