Research shows that people with sight loss are twice as likely to be digitally excluded when compared to the general population. Join us during Get Online Week as we highlight the challenges blind and visually impaired people face getting online, and we’ll showcase what MyVision are doing to tackle this.
We’ll introduce you to the many barriers people face and explain how our Get Connected project is aiming to ensure no-one with a visual impairment in Oxfordshire is left behind.
You’ll hear from people we’ve supported, and learn about the training and workshops we offer. There’ll also be demonstrations of assistive technology and a chance to try this out yourself.
This event is aimed at businesses who have a shared interest in closing the digital divide and are keen to find out how we can work together to ensure every blind and visually impaired person in the county has the tools and skills to get online and get connected.
Schedule:
12noon: Arrival and networking lunch
12.30-1pm: Barriers, solutions, and the Get Connected project
1pm: Meet the people we’ve supported
1.15pm: How we can work together
1.30pm Close
There are limited spaces for this event, so we request a maximum of 2 attendees per organisation.
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements as a buffet lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions regarding the event or our work please get in touch.
Event details
Date: Thursday 17th October 2024
Time: 12noon-1.30pm
Venue: MyVision Oxfordshire, Bradbury Lodge, Gordon Woodward Way, Oxford, OX1 4XL
Parking: There is limited availability on site, parking will be reserved for Blue Badge Holders, please use Redbridge Park and Ride, a 2 minute walk from our centre. Alternatively our centre is next to the Canning Crescent bus stop served by Oxford, Abingdon and Didcot bus services, bike parking is available on site.
Book your place
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Sponsors
This event is proudly sponsored by Freeman Clarke – The largest and most experienced team of IT leaders.
