Technology Association of Visually Impaired People

A TAVIP member trying out smart glasses at our TechABreak Technology Conference.

We are a membership organisation which supports blind and partially sighted people to use technology at home, at work and in education.

Founded in 1969 as the British Computer Association of the Blind (BCAB), today the organisation has over 700 members from across the UK and internationally, including some who are just starting out with technology and others who are leading experts in the use of assistive and accessible technology. We also welcome professionals and family members as Associate Members.

It is free to join so there has never been a better time to get involved, learn more about technology and have a say in the future of the organisation.

Latest developments

Sector launches training videos for professionals

Organisations in the Vision Partnership Technology Group have come together to develop training materials for professionals working in the sight loss sector. The four-part pilot provides an introduction to mainstream and specialist technology for people who are blind or partially sighted, and the session recordings are now available.

TAVIP and Visibility Scotland secure grant to develop Digital Skills for employment

TAVIP and Visibility Scotland have secured a grant from Fight for Sight to develop a Digital Skills Framework and national case for support to help people develop the skills they need for today’s workplace.

Masterclass Series on being Confident with AI

Listen back to our recent Masterclass Series on becoming more confident with using AI tools.

TAVIP 2026 Technology Survey

We asked TAVIP members and the wider community a simple question: “What is your go-to tech for 2026; specialist or mainstream, hardware or software, apps or desktop tools, whatever makes life easier at work, in education, and for daily life.” Find out what they said!