A workshop designed to support individuals with reading and visual impairments will be held on March 10, 2026, at the Gāliņciema Library in Ventspils, Latvia. Representatives from the Latvian Blind Society’s (LNB) Tiflotehnika department will lead the session, beginning at 1:00 PM at the library located at Kuldīgas iela 138.
The workshop will focus on tiflotehnika – assistive technologies that aid in reading, orientation and independent information access. Demonstrations will include practical devices designed to simplify daily life for those with visual impairments, such as a talking blood pressure monitor and a liquid level indicator for containers.
The Gāliņciema Library assumed the functions of the Ventspils Blind Library branch in 2023, expanding access to specialized resources for the visually impaired community. The library currently offers audiobooks, Braille books, books in simplified language, and large-print editions. Audiobooks are as well available remotely through the BALSS system.
Individuals interested in utilizing the library’s resources can register in person by presenting a valid identification document and completing a registration form. The event is open to all interested parties.
The Latvian Blind Society’s Tiflotehnika department has been actively distributing assistive devices throughout Latvia. In December 2025, the department completed four outreach trips to Daugavpils, Liepāja, Ventspils, and Cēsis, delivering over 100 technical aids. Prior to that, in November 2025, more than 110 devices were distributed during visits to Balvi, Rēzekne, and Jēkabpils. The department also conducted three outreach trips in September 2026 to Ventspils, Jelgava, and Jēkabpils, providing over 100 technical aids.
The LNB Tiflotehnika department can be contacted at +371 26549153 or +371 29195034, or via email at tiflotehnika@lnbiedriba.lv. Since December 2025, the department has offered home delivery of technical aids; requests for home delivery should be communicated when applying for a device.
