Who We Are

PAVIS Foundation for Visually Impaired People is a registered charity (no. 1074567) based in Basildon. It was set up in 1998 to promote the welfare of people with sight loss and assist them in becoming independent and maintaining independence and quality of life.

Through empowerment, PAVIS helps people gain in confidence and self esteem whilst also combating feelings of isolation, frustration and grieving arising from sight loss.

PAVIS offers:

* a welcoming space and mutual support for all, including families and carers of visually impaired people
* activities for adults of all ages
* ways to help meet transitional needs throughout life's changes
* specialist equipment to aid independent living
* computer training using speech software
* a place to enjoy creative hobbies, including gardening once a month in Spring and Summer months
* outreach to inform and educate
* physical activities in Basildon and Billericay
* home visits to newly registered visually impaired people
* Braille training, learning to use a Perkins Brailling machine as well as how to read in this way.

Over the years PAVIS has tried to respond to the needs of visually impaired people. We aim to provide services to meet the needs of those we work with as they arise.

For more information call Jane or Kate on 01268 522817 or email Pavis

Patron The Right Honourable The Baroness Smith of Basildon PC.