20 September 2025
The event in Blackpool this year was Sight Village Blackpool 2025, an exhibition focusing on technology and services for people with sight loss. It took place at the Winter Gardens on 16 September 2025.
The event featured a wide range of technology companies and service providers specialising in:
• Audio equipment and services
• Braille technology
• CCTV and magnification systems
• Computers and peripheral devices
• Daily living aids
• Low-vision aids
• Screen magnifiers and screen readers
Attending Sight Village Blackpool 2025 provided valuable insight into the rapid technological advancements within the visual support industry. The wide range of exhibitors demonstrated how assistive technologies continue to improve accessibility, independence, and quality of life for people with sight loss. In particular, developments in screen readers, magnification systems, and daily living aids highlighted how technology is becoming more user-friendly and adaptable to individual needs.
The event also offered an opportunity to engage directly with technology providers, ask questions, and gain hands-on experience with current and emerging solutions. This visit enhanced our understanding of available support options and reinforced the importance of staying informed about technological innovations to better support individuals with visual impairments.
