Sights Matters IOM's headquarters turns 21 today

Thursday, 25 April 2024 14:45

The home of a leading visually impaired charity is celebrating it's 21st birthday today.

Sight Matters IOM is located at Corrin Court, Heywood Avenue in Onchan and help over 500 people on the Island with their sight loss.

Corrin Court's facilities include a talking book library, a recording studio producing a weekly audio news service, computer training, specialist equipment room and weekly social groups.

The charity posted to their Facebook page to say the premises 'have been a beacon of hope and support for the blind and visually impaired community on the Isle of Man.'

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