Visibility's, "Visible Communities" project, based in the West of Scotland, will support visually impaired people and their carers, improving their ability to cope with their disability, reduce the social isolation that can develop and increase their confidence and self-esteem to enable them to become actively involved in their local community. Over 5 years, the project will inform and educate 1380 people, their carers and 108 organisations. This grant will partially fund staff salaries and volunteer costs.