Support for people with sight loss

The Adult Deaf and Visual Impairment Service (ADVIS) supports people aged 18 and over with sight loss.

You do not need to be registered as sight impaired (SI) or severely sight impaired (SSI) to get support. If your sight loss makes everyday tasks difficult, we may be able to help.

How we can help

Our Rehabilitation Workers understand the challenges sight loss can create and can help you develop skills and confidence to stay independent.

Practical support

We can help you with everyday tasks, such as:

pouring hot and cold drinks safely and avoiding spills or scalds
preparing meals, including peeling and chopping vegetables safely
using cooking appliances such as ovens, microwaves and slow cookers
using household appliances independently, including marking appliance dials and controls
improving lighting, reducing glare and using colour contrast to make tasks easier
choosing a suitable cane and developing mobility skills
learning communication methods such as Braille

Equipment and technology

We can provide information, advice and demonstrations about:

specialist equipment to support independent living
magnifiers for reading and everyday tasks
smartphone accessibility features and assistive technology
screen-reading software and equipment

Information, advice and support

We can provide:

information to help you understand your eye condition
advice about certification and registration as sight impaired (SI) or severely sight impaired (SSI)
information about other services and support available locally and nationally
support for your family, carers and friends to help them understand your sight loss