BucksVision

Who we are

WHO WE ARE

BucksVision is your local society, offering support and services to blind and partially sighted people living in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

We recognise everyone’s unique experience of sight loss and our focus is on providing the skills and tools people need to live independent lives.

History

We have been helping residents of Buckinghamshire living with sight loss since we were founded in 1911. During those 112 years the number of people needing assistance has greatly increased and our services have adapted to the many changes and innovations in society.

Our Team

Our small team of seven employees work alongside a wonderful team of over 250 volunteers to deliver our services.

Services

Our services include:

Advice & Information - our team can answer questions about all aspects of sight loss and signpost /refer people to other useful organisations.

Resource Centre - staff and volunteers demonstrate equipment and daily living aids to people in our resource centres.

Home Support Services - Befrienders, Readers and Shoppers offer companionship and practical support to people so they can remain independent at home.

Social Activities - volunteer led clubs and activities across the county offer peer to peer support.

Technology Support - volunteers provide help and advice around technology.

VISION

BucksVision is working for the day when all blind and partially sighted people are able to participate fully in our community, enjoying the same opportunities, freedom, responsibilities and quality of life as people who are fully sighted.

MISSION

To make a positive difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, by providing support, advice, social activities and the skills to enable them to reach their full potential and lead independent lives.

VALUES

Service user led: Blind and partially sighted people are at our heart and influence everything that we do.

Collaborative: We work together, within BucksVision and with partners, to ensure that we make the biggest difference.

Innovative: We deal with challenges in a positive and imaginative way to find a way forward.

Inclusive: We include and value people with diverse experience, abilities, and backgrounds.

Open: We are honest, candid, and transparent, working with integrity in all that we do.