This fund will support Galloways in providing blind and visually impaired people with accessible technology, practical digital support, and personalised training to help them stay connected, independent, and confident. Through our Digital Access Programme, with tailored starter packs.
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This Christmas, too many blind and visually impaired people are still facing that same isolation. They are sitting at home without the confidence, technology, or support needed to stay connected to the world around them. At Galloways, we believe nobody should be left offline, isolated, or excluded because of sight loss. At Christmas, most of us take connection for granted—a call from family, a message from a friend, or
Our Digital Inclusion Appeal will provide personalised Digital Inclusion Starter Packs including accessible smart technology such as Alexa devices, headphones, charging equipment, and practical accessibility tools. But most importantly, it will provide the human support behind the technology — one-to-one guidance, reassurance, and ongoing help that empowers people to regain confidence and independence. Because sometimes, a small piece of technology is about much more than technology itself.