Moin Valli trustee for local Vision Charity

Moin Valli, Managing Director of the Valli Opticians Group has become a trustee for the local charity Kirklees Visual Impairment Network (KVIN), which is a local user-led organisation, who are run by and for people who are blind and visually impaired who live, work or study in Kirklees.

KVIN is a DULO (Disabled User Led Organisation) and a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Charity No. 1160580. They are run by and for people who are blind/visually impaired who live, work or study in Kirklees. Their core activity is Peer support and training in the use of various equipment, software and gadgets and coping with the emotional and practical implications of sight loss. This helps blind/visually impaired people maximise independence, social, educational, employment and learning opportunities.

For more information visit www.kvin.org.uk

KVIN, whose office is on New Street Huddersfield, promote access to all products, services and environments through education, training and social activities for visually impaired people across Kirklees.  They believe the use of technology can help maintain independence and improve people’s quality of life and they offer people the opportunity and support to try products.  KVIN is run by visually impaired people and through their own experiences they can help and support others with visual impairment.  The services they provide range from one to one support, training and support with technology and magnification products, smart phone app and various social activities.

Moin Valli said: “Helping people with vision problems is something that I am passionate about and is why I chose a career as an Optometrist.   I am also keen on using the latest innovations when it comes to visual solutions, which is something that KVIN does for its members.  The opportunity to become involved with this local charity arose and I am delighted to devote my time and expertise.  I am hoping I can help take the charity forward and raise awareness of the fantastic service this charity offers to people with visual impairment and help as many people in the Kirklees area as possible.”

Founder member and Chairman of KVIN David Quarmby said: ”It’s great to get someone with the knowledge and skills as Moin as a trustee on our Board and we hope that we can extend the support that we offer to more visually impaired people.”

Moin Valli added “Eye health is imperative to prevent premature loss of sight for many people and we know that a regular eye examination will highlight disease early, allowing the best possible outcome.  As a community optician we encourage everyone to have a regular eye test regardless of whether they think they have a problem.