Seminars & Events at Sight Village Central is Back in Birmingham in 2026 – Don't Miss It!

The WeWalk Smart Cane 2

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 Dr. Jean Marc Feghali - WeWalk on at 7th July 10:40am - 11:10am - Seminar Room 1 and 8th July 10:50am -11:20am Seminar 1

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Supercharge your education with Ai

Come and find out about all the ways that AI can empower blind and partially sighted students within education and beyond. We'll be exploring the most innovative ways AI can enhance your creativity, simplify complex tasks and generally supercharge your education. Expect live demos and lively discussion.

Seminar presented by Sydney May - Thomas Pocklington Trust on 7th and 8th July 2026 at 7th July - 12:00 - 12:30pm - Seminar Room 1 and 8th July 12:10 - 12:40pm - Room 1

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How The Railways Are Becoming More Accessible

How The Railways Are Becoming More Accessible. The rail industry aims to create a simpler, better railway for everyone in Britain that is inclusive and accessible for all. During this session, customers will hear about the different products/initiatives the rail industry provides that supports and empowers customers 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 additional helpful hints and tips when making a journey by rail!

Tuesday 7th July at 12:40pm-1:10pm - Seminar Room 2 = Louise Connop, Senior Engagement Manager from the Thomas Pocklington Trust

Wednesday 8th July 9:30am-10:00am - Seminar Room 2 - Chris Jeffery, Accessibility & Customer Experience Lead - Programmes, Rail Delivery Group and Accessibility Lead, TransPennine Express

Seminar presented by Rail Delivery Group on at stated times

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Pakflatt's mission is to enable all citizens to vote independently!

Pakflatt's mission is to enable all citizens to vote independently, in secret and with confidence. They will deliver a presentation showcasing how their patented McGonagle® Reader audio and touch navigation system (MGR) can transform the experience of voters, including those who have never felt able to vote before. Widely tested and proven with blind and partially sighted people, the MGR achieved a 93% success rate in tests by the RNIB. It has also been tested successfully with others including adult literacy groups, people who can speak but cannot read English text and individuals with neurodiversity.

Seminar presented by Brian McGonagle on 7th and 8th July 2026 at 7th July - 1:20pm-1:50pm - Seminar 1 and 8th July 10:10-10:40am - Seminar 1

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Sport After Sight Loss: Opportunities for Visually Impaired People to Be Physically Active

The seminar will address the barriers and myths about participating in sport and physical activity with a visual impairment. It will discuss the options available for all ages, activity and experience levels. We will give a brief overview of British Blind Sport and our project to increase and improve inclusive opportunities for people with visual impairments in the Birmingham area. The seminar is aimed at individuals who are interested in becoming more active or taking up a new sport.

Seminar presented by Dr Shamira Naidu-Young - British Blind Sport on 8 July 2026 at 10:50am-11:20am - Seminar Room 2

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Faith without barriers: Empowering the visually impaired through accessible Islamic knowledge.

Discover how Al Qalam Vision Institute removes barriers to spiritual growth for the blind and visually impaired. This session introduces our accessible, tailored 1-on-1 Islamic courses, faith-based wellbeing programmes, and inclusive social events. Learn how we combine specialized education with emotional support to build a thriving community of connection, belonging, and spiritual empowerment.

Seminar presented by Abdullah/ IIyas - Al Qalam Vision Institute on 7th and 8th July 2026 at 7th July 2:00pm - 2:30pm - Seminar 1 and 8th July 10:10 - 10:40am - Seminar 2

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Ban the Ipad? exploring how we prepare young VI people for a future of employment

In an increasingly competitive job market, youth unemployment is at a modern time high, and the picture of the future is looking bleak. When you throw into the mix additional barriers such as sight loss, it is essential that we act today in preparing young VI people for the world of employment. In the seminar we are exploring the concept of work readiness and looking at the tools that we can equip young people with to successfully manage the transition from education into employment. Topics include technology, self-advocacy, career planning, and disability positive opportunities.

Seminar presented by Jonathan Shiels and James McCarthy - Blind in Business on 7th and 8th July 2026 at 7th July 1:20 - 1:50pm - Seminar 2 and 8th July 12:50 - 1:20pm -Seminar 2

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Learn and try out basic practical tips!

Learn and try out basic practical tips on how to safely guide family members and friends with a visual impairment.

Seminar presented by Emma Moody, who is Head of Habilitation at New College Worcester on 08 July 2026 at 12:10 - 12:40pm - Seminar Room 2

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From Foundations to Innovation: QAC's Work in the Disability and Visual Impairment sphere.

This session will explore Queen Alexandra Charity's rich history in supporting young people with visual impairments, learning difficulties and disabilities. From our origins through the establishment of the General Institution for the Blind in 1847 to the modern day. We will explore our specialist service areas which include: education, community services and residential services as well as enterprises which have developed following our expertise in the field of visual impairment. We will then look towards to the future of the charity and opportunities for engagement and collaboration.

Seminar presented by Philippa Preston - Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham on 07 July 2026 at Seminar Room 1 - 11.20am - 11.50am

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National Neurodiversity Training

National Neurodiversity Training - More information to come.

Seminar presented by Iveta Pudilova on 7 July 2026 at 7th July 10:40am - 11:10am - Seminar 2

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