News

Our February 2021 newsletter is in production and will be winging its way to you in your chosen format very shortly.

We’re hiring! We’re looking for a Community Coordinator to work on our Lottery funded New Places, New Experiences Project. For more details and to find out how to apply, click here

As we all know,  multiple COVID-19 vaccines are now being approved for use in the UK, which is wonderful news for all of us.

It is also good news for criminals. Scammers are attempting to exploit people by trying to take advantage of the vaccine roll out, calling, texting and emailing people offering ‘priority slots’ for vaccinations. Remember – the COVID-19 vaccine is free of charge and there is no way to jump the queue by paying for a ‘priority slot’.

For more information on these scams, please click here 

All local authorities in Wales must resubmit their Active Travel Network Maps to Welsh Government by 31st December 2021. The Wales Vision Forum represents local, regional and national sight loss organisations in Wales. Its members are working together to collate a response to this consultation to ensure travel routes are safe and accessible for people with sight loss. Wales Council of the Blind is asking people with sight loss across Wales to contribute to the plans by completing a survey. If you would like to help, please see the links below:

Link to online form: Online form

Link to MS Word version: Word document

If you cannot access the information electronically, you can complete the questionnaire over the phone by calling Wales Council of the Blind on 02920 473954.

Closing date for submissions is 12 February 2021.