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Welcome to our VoiceOver tutorial series. In this video we’ll show you how to enable VoiceOver on your iPhone. VoiceOver is a powerful accessibility feature that can make your iPhone […]

There are now countless tools and technologies available for people who are visually impaired. It is nearly impossible to keep track of them all. Luckily, Optelec will make it easier […]

We first met Jean last autumn when she contacted us to explore aids which could help her complete day-to-day tasks. Over the winter she joined our coffee and board game […]

Don’t miss the chance to join a transformative creative writing group designed specifically for visually impaired individuals! Hosted by MyVision in partnership with the Royal Literary Fund, these weekly drop-in […]

Due to the recent closure of the Botley Road Rail Bridge, the team that runs ‘The Oxfordshire Comet’ bookable transport service will now start to provide an additional service which […]

Nicola was born with Bardet Biedl Syndrome, but the condition did not immediately show itself. Nicola’s sight loss was gradual. She started wearing glasses when she was five years old, […]

The bridge under the rail line at Oxford rail station will be closed from 11th April 2023 until the end of October 2023 to allow for work to take place […]

Duncan suffered a stroke in the spring of 2021 which lead to his sight loss. He has been meeting with us in order to regain his confidence and to gain knowledge about assistive technology available for people with visual impairments.

Thinking about writing your will? Make the will you’ve been meaning to – free, and professionally drafted through our partnership with Bequeathed. The simple way to make your Will For […]

Mary has a severe form of Myopia which was picked up early due to a family history of the disease. Mary spent her early to mid-teens frequently attending the Oxford […]