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Lesley: From Client to Befriender
Lesley first heard of MyVision Oxfordshire when she was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in 1993. She has been one of our regular clients from that point onward. Lesley described MyVision […]
Read moreMike: Counselling Through Lived Experience
Mike, one of our volunteer counsellors, found out about MyVision Oxfordshire 13 years ago when he was diagnosed with Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. “It’s taken me a long time to […]
Read moreHelp visually impaired people access a vital counselling service
Being told that you have a visual impairment can be devastating. Losing your sight is a real bereavement, and many doctors do not have the time to explain or offer […]
Read moreHow to turn on VoiceOver on your iPhone.
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 […]
Read moreRuby Magnifiers: Perfect magnification tools for any occasion
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 […]
Read moreJean: Navigating Sight and Hearing Loss
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 […]
Read moreRoyal Literary Fund Creative Writing Group
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 […]
Read more‘The Botley Road Flyer’ bus service set to launch
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 […]
Read moreNicola: Adapting to Sight Loss
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, […]
Read moreBotley Road Rail Bridge Closure
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 […]
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