The Wilberforce Trust

Supports people in York and Yorkshire who have a visual impairment irrespective of what other disability they may have.

Connect Cafe: Held bi-monthly is a place to share ideas and experiences of living with sight and hearing loss. They have a guest speaker at each meeting alongside refreshments and a raffle.
Call Kerry on 01904 760037 or email [email protected] for more information.

Yorsensory: Is for anyone with any degree of sight or hearing loss.
The service offers information and signposting, equipment demonstration, groups and activities and outreach. If you or someone you know is struggling with sight loss, hearing loss or both then they can help. Please see the Yorsensory entry for further information.

Tinnitus Support Group: Run in conjunction with the British Tinnitus Association offers advice on coping with the condition and how to manage it. For further information please contact Cathy Woodward 01904 202292.

Services offered:

• Volunteering
• Low vision services
• Rehabilitation
• Community advice
• Computer skills
• Assistive technology training
• Supported housing