Exhibitions
SIGHT VILLAGE Information and Technology Event is taking place at Queen Alexandra College (QAC) on 17th & 18th August - pre-register to attend now!
To book a timed slot at this event, please visit the relevant link below or call one of the team on
0121 803 5484
Tuesday 17th August (AM), 9.00am - 12.30pm: Pre-register HERE
Tuesday 17th August (PM), 13.30pm - 17.00pm: Pre-register HERE
Wednesday 18th August (AM), 9.00am - 12.00pm: Pre-register HERE
Wednesday 18th August (PM), 12.30pm - 15.30pm: Pre-register HERE
There is limited onsite parking at QAC with approximately 60 spaces. Parking will be allocated on a first come first served basis and we cannot reserve or guarantee a space will be available upon your arrival. We advise using public transport where possible; QAC has good transport links from Birmingham City Centre which is a short 15 minute drive from the venue. Network Rail volunteers will be situated in the Assistive Travel Lounge at Birmingham Grand Central Station, to help assist you with your onwards travel. Further information about getting to Queen Alexandra College is available here.
We will make every effort to ensure that sighted guides are available however this is not something we can guarantee. We advise bringing assistance with you (please note every individual will need to pre-register) however if this is not possible a member of the SV team will take you to the areas you wish to visit.
In addition to the event at Queen Alexandra College, the following dates are now confirmed and we look forward to welcoming you back to an event soon!
Wales 12th October - All Nations Centre, Cardiff
The first two editions of Sight Village Newsletter has been produced and distributed. If you would like a copy or have a news story to include in our next edition, please get in touch - we will be delighted to hear from you!
If you would like more information about the newsletter or the 2021 events please email us at sv@qac.ac.uk and we will be happy to keep in touch with you.
We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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QAC Sight Village
This is an unmissable event for people who are blind or partially-sighted, for professionals supporting and advising VIPs and for all businesses and other organisations wishing to improve their services for the visually impaired
QAC Sight Village is described as “The UK's Leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people and for those experiencing sight problems” Each year thousands of people visit our events to find out at first hand the latest technology, products and support services available to people who are blind or partially sighted. Our exhibitors include charities, commercial companies and voluntary organisations from across the UK, Europe and the world. In addition to the main show in Central England, we host a number of roadshow events in cities such as London, Leeds, Manchester, Exeter and Cardiff. Admission is FREE to all our events.
What the students say
I would highly recommend the College, it is amazing and I really enjoy it here! Staff are supportive and I have made lots of new friends. 
Caitlin - 18
Preparation for Life Student
