The Sight Village events take place across the country throughout the year and are the UK’s leading exhibitions for blind and partially sighted people and for those experiencing sight problems. They are hugely popular events, giving people with sight loss and professionals working in the sector, the chance to find out about the latest technology, products and services such as daily living equipment, mobility aids, education and training opportunities and leisure services.

VisionAid is a family-run business specialising in low vision and blindness products. Product Manager, Ellis Ellis has kindly agreed to provide a demonstration on VisionAid’s most interesting products and also give us a glimpse at any new devices on the market!

Oliver Crane from Dolphin has kindly agreed to provide a demonstration on all things GuideConnect – the Windows based magnification and screen reader software suitable for all levels of deafblindness. Oliver will show you how to use GuideConnect in every day scenarios, from reading an email to using your TV!

Synapptic specialises in screen reading software to support people with sight loss. Adrian from Synapptic will go through the use of Snyapptic on various devices to carry out every day activities. This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom. Find the link below.

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is a national charity that supports individuals with sight loss and blindness. Mo from RNIB has kindly agreed to showcase the latest services and devices that support people to carry out day-to-day activities.

Taira Technology is a family run business that provides technology support to individuals with visual impairments or blindness.

TechTalk – RealSAM Wednesday, 12th June 3pm – 4pm RealSAM develop voice-controlled smartphones for people who are blind, visually impaired, or who would simply find it easier to operate technology by voice. Jake Coles has kindly agreed to showcase the latest RealSAM products, including the RealSAM phone, RealSAM Hub and RealSAM Pocket! Click here to ... Read more

Join us to explore what the Care Act 2014 says about deafblindness, what it requires local authorities to do and who is responsible for this.

TechTalk - Orbit Research Tuesday, 23rd July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Orbit Research develops and manufactures innovative and affordable products that enable independent lifestyles for people who are blind or visually impaired. Venkatesh Chari from Orbit Research has agreed to demonstrate their latest Braille readers, magnifiers, apps, and more! Click here to register

TalkTech - HumanWare Thursday, 22nd August 2:00pm – 3:00pm HumanWare is the global leader in assistive solutions for people living with sight loss. HumanWare aspires to improve the quality of life for customers by promoting literacy, inclusion, and accessibility. Chris Moreton and Martin Roberts from HumanWare have graciously agreed to demonstrate their latest low vision ... Read more

TechTalk – Hering Products International Thursday, 5th September 3:00pm – 4:00pm Hearing Products International Limited is the UK’s premium supplier of “own brand” hearing loops, induction loop systems, wireless television listeners, voice amplifiers, and home alert systems. Senior Sales Executive, Stephen Roden, has generously agreed to demonstrate the latest products developed to support people with ... Read more

Make a splash for Deafblind UK at the UK's biggest one-day, open-water swimming festival in London's famous Hyde Park.