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Find VI-Friendly Places in Greater Manchester

At Henshaws, we believe everyone should be able to explore, connect, and enjoy their community without barriers.

That’s why we created the VI Friendly Guide, a free and growing online resource funded by Fight for Sight to help visually impaired people find accessible businesses, services, and community groups across Greater Manchester. Whether you’re looking for a café with accessible menus, an inclusive gym, or a welcoming social group, the guide makes it easier to find places that actively support the VI community.

We also work closely with businesses through our Visual Impairment Awareness Training, helping them adapt their spaces so that more venues across Greater Manchester become truly VI-friendly.

How to Use the Guide

Find VI-friendly places easily using our two search filters:

Location – Search by area to find accessible services near you.

Activity – Explore categories like dining, fitness, culture, and social groups.

We are constantly adding more businesses. If you know a great place or want to get involved, let us know.

Let’s make Greater Manchester more accessible for everyone.

  • Two women from Mind taking part in a practical Visual Impairment Awareness Training activity, pouring water into cups with there eyes closed while a Henshaws staff member smiles and watches. The Mind in Salford logo is visible in the corner.
    Salford

    Mind in Salford – Mental Health Charity and Support Services

  • A smiling woman wearing tinted glasses sits at a table during a social group meeting, with The Visionary Salford logo visible in the corner.
    Salford

    The Visionary Salford – Social Group for People with Sight Loss

  • A smiling individual with headphones and glasses holds a mobile phone and walking cane inside a warmly lit historical room with wooden decor and a chandelier. The Ordsall Hall logo is positioned in the bottom left corner.
    Salford

    Audio Described Tour at Ordsall Hall

  • A person wearing headphones holds a smartphone displaying an audio tour app inside an art gallery with green walls and framed paintings. The Salford Museum and Art Gallery logo is in the bottom left corner.
    Salford

    Audio Described Tour at Salford Museum and Art Gallery

  • A close-up of a red cricket ball resting on a worn wooden bat placed on a green grassy pitch. The Lancashire Cricket Foundation logo is located in the bottom left corner.
    Bolton

    Inclusive Cricket Sessions for Disabled Young People

  • A woman laughs with her head tilted down while sitting beside a smiling man in an indoor setting. The Henshaws Sight Loss Support Team logo is in the bottom left corner.
    Salford

    Eye Eye Social Group

  • A man cycles on a three-wheeled adaptive cycle with two seated passengers at the front. All three are outdoors on a bright day, travelling on a wide, traffic-free path with a metal fence and modern buildings in the background. The image includes the Cycling UK logo with the tagline "We are Cycling UK – The cyclists' champion."
    Salford

    Inclusive Cycling Sessions in Greater Manchester

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