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Technology Training for Children and Young People

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OAB are excited to offer bespoke technology training to blind and visually impaired children and young people across Oxfordshire in August 2021. We can help with: Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops and PCs Braille tech Apps – Navigation, organisation, sighted assistance, audiobooks etc Magnification and screenreaders Communication and safety Security This will be offered in individual appointments …

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Let’s talk tech

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The past twelve months have really highlighted the capability pf technology with increased usage of video calls, online delivery and content streaming, which a lot of the population have taken into their stride. However, there are a lot of people who do not have the hardware or the know-how to be able to access the …

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Making sense of the census: Accessing the 2021 census when you are blind of visually impaired

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As you may be aware, the 2021 census is on 21.03.2021 and everyone in the UK is required to fill it out. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has posted out unique identifying number to each person so that they can fill out the census and predicts that 75% of people will fill it out …

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How gameplay can affect the eyes by Dr Gurjeet Jutley

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Protracted periods of time in front of the computer concentrating on games can induce unpleasant symptoms including blurred vision, headaches, fatigue and eye discomfort. The primary reason is the reluctance to take breaks once fully immersed in the game. The focus of the eye constantly changes when concentrating on video screens, potentially causing eye fatigue. …

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