Seminars & Events at Sight Village Central 2025

Removing barriers to learning for young people with vision impairments

Every young person has the right to read and learn in a way they find accessible. However the classroom environment can create a number of challenges for students with vision impairments to engage with their learning. This includes viewing whiteboard, interacting with print, reading curriculum texts and completing work alongside sighted peers. This session explores how the latest assistive technology helps to overcome these barriers and make learning accessible. Join Simon Kitchen to discover how SuperNova Education Kit enables young people with vision impairments to read, study and learn independently, succeed at school and prepare for life beyond education.

Seminar presented by Simon Ktichen, Dolphin Computer Access on 07 July 2025 at 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Seminar Room 1

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How to Stay Safe with Sight Loss!

Join V I Safety for an Inspiring and Practical Session with Andrew Palmer! Looking to boost your confidence and independence while living with sight loss? Don't miss this upbeat, interactive session led by Andrew Palmer—packed with practical safety tips and powerful insights that can truly change your day-to-day life. From avoiding common scams to staying safe on the go, Andrew will share real-world strategies that are easy to apply and incredibly effective. With a crime happening every five seconds in the UK—and hundreds of phones stolen daily—there's never been a better time to take charge of your safety. It's informal, it's informative, and it just might be the most empowering seminar you will attend! Come along, get involved, and leave feeling safer, smarter, and more confident.

Seminar presented by Andrew Palmer - VI Safety on 7 July 2025 at 12:55pm - 13:25pm, Seminar Room 1

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The New WeWalk Smart Cane 2: Your Smart Mobility Companion

We will be discussing the brand-new features of the WeWALK Smart Cane 2 and its impact on the daily lives of visually impaired people. The audience will have the chance to try out the cane during and after the seminar at the WeWALK booth.

Seminar presented by Gasya Cavusyan Uncu - WeWalk on 07 July 2025 at 10:55am-11:25am, Seminar Room 1

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Travelling as a VIP

Traveling as a blind person is a unique and empowering experience that requires adaptability, resourcefulness, and a sense of adventure. With the right tools, preparation, and support, exploring the world becomes an enriching journey that transcends the visual. Accessible transportation, tactile maps, and assistance from others can help navigate unfamiliar places. While challenges may arise, every journey is an opportunity to connect with new cultures, create lasting memories, and embrace the world in ways that go beyond sight.

Seminar presented by Lucy Ashton, Seable on 07 July 2025 at 14:55pm-15:25pm, Seminar Room 1

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Be My Eyes

The Power of AI to Make the World More Accessible Join us for a practical look at how AI can enhance daily life for blind and low vision individuals. This session will showcase Be My Eyes' latest innovations and highlight the role of inclusive technology in building a more accessible future.

Seminar presented by Jesper Knutell on 07 July 2025 at 11:35am-12:05pm, Seminar Room 1

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Introduction to Touch Trust

Traveling as a blind person is a unique and empowering experience that requires adaptability, resourcefulness, and a sense of adventure. With the right tools, preparation, and support, exploring the world becomes an enriching journey that transcends the visual. Accessible transportation, tactile maps, and assistance from others can help navigate unfamiliar places. While challenges may arise, every journey is an opportunity to connect with new cultures, create lasting memories, and embrace the world in ways that go beyond sight!

Seminar presented by Paul Rhodas, Torch Trust on 07 July 2025 at 10.15am-10.45am, Seminar Room 2

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The rail industry aims to create a simpler, better railway for everyone in Britain that is inclusive

The rail industry aims to create a simpler, better railway for everyone in Britain that is inclusive and accessible for all. Dominic, Natasha and Chris will talk customers through the different products/initiatives their organisation provides that support and empower the customer to travel safely and with confidence. This includes how the rail industry is working to make an inclusive railway; the industry's Passenger Assist service (pre-booked and turn-up-and-go) and they will provide helpful hints and tips when making a journey by rail!

Seminar presented by Chris Jeffery, Dominic Lund-Conlon and Natasha Marsay, ATOC on 07 July 2025 at 11.35am - 12.05pm - Seminar Room 2

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Empowering Independent Mobility: Introducing Ashirase

Discover Ashirase, an innovative wearable navigation system that enhances independent mobility for people with visual impairments. This session will explore how intuitive foot-based haptic feedback provides hands-free directional support in everyday settings. We will also share international user experiences and discuss how the system encourages confidence, awareness, and freedom of movement.

Seminar presented by Yuka Kayama, Azumi Aki, Ashirase on 07 July 2025 at 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Room 2

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