Join Us at Sight Village Central 2024 in Birmingham!

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We are thrilled to announce that Blind Ambition will  be exhibiting at the Eastside Rooms Conference Centre in Birmingham for the #SightVillage Central event on Monday, 8th and Tuesday, 9th of July 2024. This unmissable event is free to attend, and you can pre-register for either day using the attached link.

Sight Village Central is renowned as the UK’s leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people and those experiencing sight problems. Each year, thousands of visitors attend to explore the latest technology, products, and support services available for the visually impaired community.

Seema from Blind Ambition will be speaking at the event and hosting a stand. We look forward to meeting you all and discussing how we can support and empower the visually impaired community.

Event Highlights

  • Exhibition: A vast array of exhibitors from local areas and across the UK.
  • Technology: Hands-on experience with cutting-edge products and technology.
  • Seminars and Workshops: A full program of seminars and workshops to provide up-to-date information and support. For details, visit the Sight Village website.
  • Networking: Meet other individuals in the low vision community and learn about various charitable support options.

Visitor Comments

  • “A great opportunity to have hands-on experience of products and technology.”
  • “A large variety of exhibitors from local areas and UK-wide.”
  • “Sight Village enabled me to meet other people in the low vision world and see what is on offer in terms of technology and charitable support.”
  • “There was a very friendly atmosphere with genuinely helpful and interesting exhibitors.”
  • “A very enjoyable and worthwhile day, thank you.”

Directions to EastSide Rooms Conference Centre, B7 4BL

By Car/Parking:

  • Accessible from the A38, connecting to the M6, M42, and M5.
  • Nearest car parks: Millennium Point Multi-Storey (Howe Street, B4 7AP) and Aston University Car Park (Holt Street, B7 4BH).

By Rail:

  • Birmingham Moor Street Station: 12-minute walk.
  • Birmingham New Street Station: 15-minute walk.

By Air:

  • Located 10 miles from Birmingham International Airport. Direct train to New Street Station, then a short walk or taxi ride.

By Bus:

  • Closest stops: Moor Street Queensway, a short walk from Eastside Rooms.

Join Us!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with the latest advancements and support services in the field of sight loss.

See you there!

Seema behind her her stand at sight village 2024
Seema behind her her stand at sight village 2024
Seema behind her her stand at sight village 2024
Seema behind her her stand at sight village 2024
Seema behind her her stand at sight village 2024
Seema behind her her stand at sight village 2024
Seema behind her her stand at sight village 2024
Seema behind her her stand at sight village 2024

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