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 …
By Nathan Tree As you may have read in one my earlier posts, when the COVID-19 lockdown first happened, I took to learning to read and write braille. I have now completed both the RNIB Fingerprints course and the UEB online course, which means I have learned up to grade 2. I am growing ever …
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We’re holding a free webinar on Wednesday 14th October 10.30am-12noon. This webinar is for anyone who is interested in finding out more about visual impairment. Topics covered: What is visual impairment Types and effects of visual impairment Adaptations and equipment Communication and guiding Q&A To book a place follow the link below or contact us …
By Rona Smith. When it comes to independence, cooking is a crucial skill that blind and visually impaired people must learn. But the kitchen can be a very visual environment. So how do you master this potentially difficult and dangerous part of everyday life? Rona Smith has compiled a list of tips that can help. …
This Eye Health Week we’re launching our new series ‘Ask the Expert’. The treatment of eye conditions has changed radically because of the Covid-19 pandemic, with many patients confused about how their own treatment will be handled. To help address these concerns and the lack of readily available information for patients and their families, we’re …
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The trustees have made the decision to take our Annual General Meeting online this year due to the current circumstances. You will be able to access the meeting either via Microsoft Teams or via a telephone conferencing service, more details will be posted below before the day. If you’d like to attend please contact us. …
By Nathan Tree On Tuesday 18the of August, Peter White discussed on BBC Radio 4’s ‘In-Touch’ program the implications for blind and visually impaired people going back to work as restrictions on the COVID-19 lockdown begin to lift and workplaces start to reopen. This coincides with recent news that the UK Government are encouraging businesses …
The RNIB have announced that sighted guiding with a person outside of your household is now permitted following guidance from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). To find our more about RNIB’s campaign and their advice on how to stay safe follow the link below: https://www.rnib.org.uk/news/campaigning/sighted-guiding-england-guidance Watch our video below created in conjunction …
We’re looking for volunteers to make regular phone calls once a week to lonely and isolated visually impaired people across Oxfordshire. No experience is necessary and full training will be given. I would be a lot more depressed if I didn’t have my regular call from OAB, just to hear the voice of someone else …
