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VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action) VICTA make grants available to enable children and young people who are blind or partially sighted to reach their full potential. Whether it is for a Brailler or a computer, we want all children and young people to have the opportunity to learn and grow. VICTA want to encourage the development of independent life skills and therefore provide grants for equipment such as talking household items, magnifiers, navigation aids and activity breaks. With the right support, we believe all children and young people can develop the confidence to take their place in the world. VICTA provide grants across the UK and have been delighted to support children and young people across Wales towards the purchase of equipment. In 2015 we had successful applications for several items including a laptop with magnification software for a 19 year old and a Perkins Brailler for a 13 year old. A VICTA applicant said: “I have recently received my new desktop computer and Super Nova Software, it is really fantastic! It has made my life so much easier. I am now able to do my homework independently with no help and internet browsing is so much easier! It has made things a lot more manageable and has pushed me to do more via the computer now that it is accessible. Thank you so much!” – Lucy Hobson, VICTA grant recipient If you are interested in applying for a VICTA grant you can do so via our online form on the website. Please visit www.victa.org.uk/grants/ where you will also find guidelines and information about the application process. You can also email admin@victa.org,uk or telephone 01908 240831 for more information. Blind Children UK Blind Children UK offers a grants programme to help children and young people access the most appropriate technology and sensory equipment. Please contact them to find out how they can