Dear friends, I wanted to write to update you on our work across Oxfordshire over the past year. It has been a challenging time for everyone. We believe that blind and partially sighted people have faced additional barriers and challenges and we’re so proud to say we have been there to support, enable and encourage …
Hello everyone, my name is Mark and I’m starting as OAB’s new Chief Executive at the beginning of April. I want to start by thanking Helen Roseblade who is sadly retiring because of ill health at the end of March. Helen, although with us for a short time, has achieved a tremendous amount and lead …
Introducing our new Chief Executive – Mark Upton Read More »
We now have our range of large print 2021 diaries and calendars. There are three sizes of diary and a large wall calendar. A6 pocket diary – £6 A5 midi diary – £8 A4 desk diary – £10 A3 wall calendar – £7 If you’d like to order your diary or calendar please get in …
As the country has now moved in to another national lockdown, we felt it was necessary to share an update on our services and support that is available and what we are doing to help at this time. Resource Centre Since March our Resource Centre has remained closed to the public; we took this decision …
The Oxford Museum of Natural History are looking to create an audio-only exhibition that will showcase some of the cutting edge research from Oxford University, with an artistic spin. Listeners can expect to hear researchers speak about scientific ideas and experiments, alongside descriptions of objects, poetry, music and soundscapes. What we would like you to do: We would like blind and partially …
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When you have little or no vision, there can be many barriers to exercise as it can be difficult to learn physical movements without being able to emulate others and navigating can be dangerous and challenging. This is especially prevalent when it comes to cycling as it often involves exercising in public and using roads. …
Support OAB in 2021 by participating in a tandem skydive and help raise funds to keep us supporting blind and visually impaired people across Oxfordshire. We are putting together a team of staff, clients, supports and community members willing to take the leap and complete a tandem skydive over the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. On the …
We’re back with a bang and this time it’s virtual! Join us online for games and fun, if you are visually impaired and aged 7-20, come along on Tuesday 3rd November 4-5pm. Contact Laura Finnis for more information: laurafinnis@oxeyes.org.uk.
By Nathan Tree The Amazon Echo device range is both a revolutionary voice control system as well as an affordable gadget that makes it accessible to the masses. As the logistic giant continues to release new models and capabilities, it is becoming more and more a tool for blind and visually impaired people worldwide. So …
As part of National Eye Health Week and World Sight Day we asked our social media followers to put their eye health and eye care related questions to Dr Gujreet Jutley, consultant ophthalmologist at the Oxford Eye Hospital and trustee of OAB. Mark Upton our client services manger put those questions and others to Dr …
