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:
07
Apr
Older Children
Easter Drama Club
Do you have what it takes to sell? Can you talk the talk? Do you think you could make a…
View Event08
Apr
Older Children
Easter Drama Club
Do you have what it takes to sell? Can you talk the talk? Do you think you could make a…
View Event09
Apr
Older Children
Easter Drama Club
Do you have what it takes to sell? Can you talk the talk? Do you think you could make a…
View Event15
Apr
Family Activities
Go Climb and Buffet, Billingham
Join us at Go Climb, where climbing walls meet theme park, providing healthy, challenging fun for all the family! No…
View Event16
Apr
Younger Children
Able to Dance – Sensory Dance Workshop
Join Sarah, a dance teacher for a sensory dance workshop in her new studio. This will be a sensory sensation…
View Event17
Apr
Skills Workshops
Riding Activity Day
Come and join us at Washington Riding Centre for an action packed day. The riding centre has excellent indoor and…
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Important Information Re COVID-19
*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ* Dear Useful Vision families, Useful Vision are cancelling all our activities until further notice. We have taken…
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Useful News
New for 2020 – Useful Futures
Useful Futures is a new and exciting 10-session programme of workshops, discussions and practical skills training designed to encourage our…
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Fundraising
Thank you Debbie-Lee Pinching
We would like to take the opportunity to thank Debbie-Lee Pinching who has managed to raise a whopping £1,051 for…
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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
