Managing Sight Loss sessions
Ours sessions are friendly and relaxed, and we ensure that everyone has time to talk. Attendees tell us it makes a huge difference being able to talk to others in similar circumstances. Each session is themed, and we cover a variety of topics from registration, rights and benefits to sport and leisure. We welcome friends and family and if you’ve never used Zoom we will do our very best to explain how it all works. If you would like to learn more, get in touch via e-mail info@londonvision.org or call 020 3761 3651. Why not take a look below and pick a session; We look forward to meeting you:
Introduction to Assistive Technology
Tuesday 6 October 6pm – 7pm
repeated 7 October 2.30pm – 3.30pm
The session will be led by Graham Page from Thomas Pocklington’s technology team. We will explore how every day technologies can be made usable by people with sight loss We’ll talk about phones, tablet computers, smart speakers and computers.
Advanced Technology
Tuesday 13 October 6pm – 7.30pm
The session will be led by Graham Page from Thomas Pocklington’s technology team he’ll be joined by Davinder from RNIB’s technology for life team. This session is for people who regularly use technology but want to trouble shoot a problem or ask how to complete a certain activity. If you’d like to come along, we’d like to have your questions in advance. info@londonvision.org
Health and Wellbeing
Wednesday 14 October 2.30pm – 3.30pm
repeated 16 October 6pm – 7pm
We will explore simple techniques for living a healthy and relaxed life and we’d certainly welcome your thoughts on simple ways of staying well in body and mind
Goal Setting
Tuesday 20 October 2.30pm – 3.30pm
repeated 20 October 6pm – 7pm
We’ll explore how to set achievable life goals and stick to resolutions
Registration and rights
Wednesday 21 October 2.30pm – 3.30pm;
repeated 26 October 6-7pm
We will explain the who, why and what of being registered as severely sight impaired or sight impaired and explore the benefits and rights that this brings
Getting out and about safely
Tuesday 27 October 2.30pm – 3.30pm;
repeated 27 October 6-7pm
We will explore techniques that assist with independent travel in and out of the home. We will explain where you can get help with public transport and learn from others with sight loss how they move and travel with confidence.
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