Hello all,

This week brings back our popular  ‘assistive technology your questions answered’ session on zoom. Wednesday April 13^th at 6pm.  This session is for regular users of assistive technology although all are welcome . The hour is led by Graham Page technology advisor from Thomas Pocklington Trust . Graham will tell us about new technologies including Voxmate and answer your questions.  To help Graham prepare can questions be sent in advance to info@londonvision.org if we can’t answer your questions we’ll do our best to find someone who can. All our sessions are supported by handouts. To join Wednesday’s session click here alternatively you’ll find the complete zoom invite at the bottom of this message.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow and please don’t hesitate to get in touch with questions or comments. As ever feel free to share this message with anyone whom you think might benefit.

London Vision is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: assistive Technology your questions answered

Time: Apr 13, 2022 06:00 PM London

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We’re back on zoom week beginning 23^rd of February. When we begin the week by looking at the subject of gardening when you are blind or partially sighted. On Wednesday Graham from Pocklington will deliver a session designed to introduce assistive technology and Thursday brings our regular assistive technology drop in and Charles Bonnet support Group. We’re always happy to chat about our groups or explain how to join simply drop us a line at info@londonvision.org  we work hard to keep all our groups friendly and informative. Groups can be joined by phone with no knowledge of the zoom platform.

Gardening Monday 21^st February 6pm

We’ll be exploring tips and tricks used by blind and partially sighted people to Garden. Whether you’ve a window box or a small holding come along and share your experiences of gardening  Click here to join or contact info@londonvision.org for full joining links You’ll find information on gardening on the London Vision Website www.londonvision.org

An introduction to assistive technology Wednesday February 23^rd 3pm

In this session Graham page from Thomas Pocklington Trust will introduce you to the world of technology. Whether you’d like to make your  text a little larger on your displays or get the computer to read aloud to you. Learn about the various apps that are designed to support blind and partially sighted people with every aspect of daily life Click here to join or contact  info@londonvision.org for full joining links

Thursday Lunchtime digital drop in 1pm

Drop into this regular session and ask your questions about computer, tablet or phone accessibility. Share what you find useful Click here to join any Thursday at 1pm

Charles Bonnet Support Group Thursday 24^th 6pm

Meeting every other Thursday this group provides a safe place for people with Charles Bonnet syndrome to come along and share their experience s a sharing their lives with hallucinations brought about by their low vision click here to Join

Please don’t hesitate to share this information with anyone whom you think might find it useful 

Jonathan Ward
Development Manager London Vision

London Vision Info

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www.londonvision.org

This week we’re back on zoom with our usual Thursday digital drop in with an opportunity to have your questions answered about technology: It’s every Thursday at 1pm and you can click here to join in or contact info@londonvision.org

Wednesday February 9^th 3pm Certification and Registration

In this session we explore the certification and registration process of sight impaired and severe sight impairment. We discuss what you can expect and walk through your rights and benefits. Click here to join on Wednesday of its info@londonvision.org full joining instructions.

Thursday February 10th Charles Bonet Support Group

It’s common to experience silent vivid hallucinations when you have low or no vision. London Vision’s regular support group provides a safe place to share your experiences of CBS. The group regularly explores coping strategies and ways of remaining positive. Click here to join or contact info@londonvision.org for further information and support with joining

Please don’t hesitate to share details of London Vision groups with anyone whom you think will benefit  and just a little reminder that we can call people into our meetings at no cost on their house phone or mobile

Jonathan Ward
Development Manager London Vision

London Vision Info

info@londonvision.org

www.londonvision.org

Online local support group meeting – London

The next London local support group meeting is scheduled for Saturday 20 March between 11.00am and 1.00pm and will be on the theme ‘technology’. Technology plays a big part in the life of blind or partially sighted person; from cooking, reading, navigation and so much more. New apps and gadgets are being developed and launched all the time and it may be difficult to know exactly what’s out there that could benefit you.

If you have a particular type of technology, app or a theme you would like to hear more about, please do indicate when registering to attend.

If you are interested in attending, please complete the form on our website: www.RetinaUK.org.uk/groups#london or email services@RetinaUK.org.uk and instructions on how to join via your smart device, computer or telephone will be sent to you.

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London Vision is supported by Thomas Pocklington Trust. www.pocklington-trust.org.uk