Our Moving Forward Course returns this February with three friendly online sessions designed to support anyone adjusting to changes in their sight. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been experiencing sight loss for a while, these sessions offer practical guidance to help you feel more confident with everyday life.

The course runs on Mondays during February 2026, from 2pm to 3.15pm on Zoom. Each week focuses on a different area of support. You’ll learn about safe mobility and rehabilitation, simple ways to make reading and writing easier, and the built-in accessibility features available on most phones, tablets and computers. The final session looks at specialist technology, useful apps, and ways to stay social and active through local and national opportunities.

Every session is designed to be relaxed and welcoming, with plenty of space to learn at your own pace.

Course schedule

Session 1 – First Steps: Introduction to Rehabilitation and Getting Out and About

Monday 9 February, 2pm to 3.15pm. An introduction to adjusting to sight loss, covering mobility, safety and local support services.

Session 2 – Bigger, Bolder, Brighter: Everyday Smart Access

Monday 16 February, 2pm to 3.15pm. Discover simple tools and technology to help with reading, writing and everyday tasks.

Session 3 – Specialist Technology and Staying Social, Staying Active

Monday 23 February, 2pm to 3.15pm. Explore specialist tech and find out about social and activity groups to help you stay connected.

We encourage participants to attend all three sessions to get the most benefit from the course. However, if there is a particular session that interests you, you are welcome to attend just that one.

This course is open to anyone living in the areas covered by Sight Support West of England, Wiltshire Sight and Insight Gloucestershire who is looking for practical support and new skills. Each session is held on Zoom.

How to register

To book your place, call us on 0117 322 4885 or email info@sightsupportwest.org.uk

Find out more about each session on the Moving Forward event listings pages