Sandwell Council

Disabilities news

Visually impaired learn new skills thanks to local budget

Published on 23rd February 2012

Visually impaired people in Sandwell have successfully taken part in a special touch-typing course - thanks to a special grant from the council.

Help for blind and partially sighted people

Published on 25th October 2011

Sandwell Council's Library and Information Service has signed up to a new scheme to offer better facilities for the blind and partially sighted.

Good luck Blind Dave!

Published on 9th August 2011

Sandwell is sending a message of support to local marathon hero Blind Dave Heeley as he starts on his latest endurance challenge - 1,000 miles in 10 days.

Sandwell Active Disability wins £58,000 TV prize - thanks to you!

Published on 1st July 2011

Celebrations are under way after Sandwell scooped £58,000 in a televised lottery contest.