Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum (HBDAF) have their Annual General Meeting on Monday 18th March 2024 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in Hebden Bridge Town Hall and by Zoom video link. HBDAF works to improve access for disabled people in the Hebden Bridge area, and meet on the 3rd Monday of each month. In the last year … Continue reading Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum AGM
Category: Main – Visual Impairment
Outlookers is a member led organisation that runs support services for people with visual impairments in Kirklees. They have an excellent website including a great page of activities and groups to get involved with. Below are their current activities: Weekly Peer Support Groups Batley, The Whitfield Centre, WF17 6HP: Wednesdays 10am to 2pm Dewsbury, 24 … Continue reading Outlookers – Visual Impairment Activities in Kirklees
Halifax Society For The Blind's Technology Group runs every 1st Wednesday of the month 11:00am - 12:00pm at their HQ, 7 Southgate, Halifax, HX1 1DL. Pop along for demonstrations of the newest technology they currently have in their sight centre, such as the Orcam Read, Hark Reader, and much more!
The February edition of the Macular Society’s e-newsletter is out – below are the main headlines – you can read the full newsletter here Michael Owen prays for a cure for son's Stargardt Michael Owen has brought Stargardt into the spotlight again as he admits he 'prays every night' for a cure for his son. … Continue reading Macular Society Newsletter
It's Glaucoma awareness month and below are listed the 5 different types of Glaucoma: - Primary open angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma - Normal Tension Glaucoma - Secondary Glaucoma - Congenital Glaucoma Glaucoma UK are an organisation dedicated to the support of people with the condition - visit their website. Glaucoma is a common … Continue reading Glaucoma – Awareness & Support
Keep a grip on your phone This little accessory provides extra, secure grip – it slides between your fingers – while taking selfies, and acts as a stand so you can watch videos without having to hold the phone. Simply stick the PopSocket to the back of your smartphone and quickly swap the RNIB-branded top … Continue reading Phone Grip – And More RNIB Products
The January edition of the Macular Society's e-newsletter is out - below are the main headlines - you can read the full newsletter here ‘I feel so incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to work for such a wonderful organisation’ Our chief executive Cathy Yelf has announced her retirement after more than a decade … Continue reading Macular Society Newsletter
Most of us will experience some sight loss at some point in our lives, especially as we age. Having a visual impairment can cause difficulties in your daily life. But there are many products that can make your life easier and help you live independently. The excellent Independent Age website has a great guide to … Continue reading Sight Loss – Finding Products To Help You Live Independently
Disability Partnership Calderdale visited Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on Monday 11 December at the invitation of Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. The goal of the meet-up was to review the patient signage at the hospital and advise on improvements that could be made, with visually impaired patients in mind. Marion Spruce, our Chair and Trustee … Continue reading We Visit Hospital To Advise On Signage Improvements
The Macular Society's December update newsletter is out. The ain headlines are below - you can read the full newsletter here. Welcome to your December enewsletter. As we say farewell to 2023, we also say the biggest thank you to you for your unwavering support this year. Another big thank you goes to 10-year-old Farrah … Continue reading Macular Society’s Newsletter