Technology Association of Visually Impaired People
A TAVIP member trying out some smart glasses at our annual TechABreak Conference.
The Technology Association of Visually Impaired people (TAVIP) supports the use of mainstream and specialist technology by blind and partially sighted people at home, at work and in education.
The charity was founded in 1969 as the British Computer Association of the Blind (BCAB) and was re-named as TAVIP in 2018 to reflect it’s work with people with all levels of sight loss.
Today the organisation has over 600 members from across the UK and internationally, including people who are just setting out on their use of technology through to people who are leading experts in the use of assistive and accessible technology.
We’re involved in the following key activities:
- Sharing impartial advice about computers, tablets, mobiles and assistive technologies.
- Campaigning for equal access to technology and the internet.
- Hosting an independent technology helpline and email discussion forum.
- Producing technology articles, tutorials and Masterclass webinars.
- Running technology conferences and events.
- Providing specialist IT training for people in education and work.
- Contributing to the development of a strategic approach to the delivery of technology support for visually impaired people across the UK.
Free Membership
It is free to become a member, so there has never been a better time to get involved, learn more about technology and have a say in the future of the charity.
TAVIP 2026 Technology Survey and Prize Draw
If you are blind or partially sighted we would love to know what your go-to tech is in 2026, the tech that you use day-in and day-out that makes your life easier at home, at work, in education, for leisure, or when you are out and about? You can also win an Easter Egg. Find out more on the Technology Survey page.
Read our latest newsletter
You can read our latest newsletters, which are sent out to members, on the News Page.
Listen to our latest Masterclass webinars
You can access our Masterclass webinars from our Knowledgebase.
TechABreak 2026
Our 2026 technology conference is now fully booked. An outline of the event is on our TechABreak events page.
Get in touch
For any general enquiries about technology or the work of the charity you can email TAVIP at info@tavip.org.uk
Or leave us a phone message on 0203 637 6070 and we will aim to get back to you within 72 hours.