We were delighted to open the doors to our brand new sensory hub in George Street last Friday.
The Sensory Hub in George Street, Perth, offers a new space for people with sight and/or hearing loss, their friends and families, and professionals who need the charity’s specialist advice and insights on sensory loss.
It includes a new digital and technology area, where people can try out a wide range of equipment to help them live independently. These include smartphones, computers, hearing equipment and magnifiers. There is also a specialist training area for people to use computers and technology to access employment.
The hub also had a new training kitchen for people with sensory loss to practice cookery with a range of aids, and a social area for coffee and chats.
The Hub has meeting rooms with specialist lighting and hearing loop facilities for groups and activities and will also be available to rent out to organisations in the community. There is also a large event space for up to 80 people with conference equipment and catering available and will be available for other organisations to rent.
The Hub was opened by Perth and Kinross Provost, Xander McDade, at a celebration event on Friday, October 4, featuring a piper and refreshments.
More than 70 people came along to celebrate the landmark new facilities, enjoy a tour and find out more about support on offer.
Katherine, who is 42 and from Erroll, said: “I felt it was a warm and bright spacious building with a warm welcome, the kitchen equipment was helpful for me to see.”
Kate Charles, Chief Executive of VisionPK said: “We are all truly delighted to officially open the doors of our new hub in Perth. It means we can do more for the people we work for across Perth and Kinross, helping people with sight and/or hearing loss live their life to the full, grow independence and reduce isolation and loneliness.
“Our aim is to support the empowerment of people with a sensory impairment to take a full and fulfilling role in society and to help them to achieve the personal outcomes they aspire to. Our new hub, with its dedicated training facilities including the latest technology, is a vital step in our overall mission to ensure everyone experiencing sight and/or hearing loss is able to live the life that they choose.
“Our work relies on volunteers and supporters and we are hugely grateful to everyone who makes our work possible by sharing their time or donating money to ensure we can do everything we can to make sure that people with sensory loss in the area can enjoy a really wonderful life doing the things that matter to them. If you would like to help, please get in touch”.
