Will you help support visually impaired people in Oxfordshire by donating to our appeal?
Give today and double your donation!
This winter, we are continuing our mission to support blind and visually impaired people in Oxfordshire. You can help us do this by donating to our Match Funding Challenge.
Some of our generous supporters* have pledged to match your donations. This means, for every £1 you donate, £2 will go towards crucial services for blind and visually impaired people in Oxfordshire, up to a total of £3000.
Your donation can help provide essential support, resources, and training that can transform the lives of people like Humphrey.
Four years ago, Humphrey faced a life-changing event, which resulted in him receiving lifesaving surgery, losing his sight, and retiring from work, in a single day.
“I’m lucky to be alive” he said, yet the impact of visual impairment has been “quite dramatic”. “I can’t read on my phone; I can’t use the computer in fine detail; I had to retire; I also lost my hobbies, like woodworking. It has had a major impact.”
Humphrey heard about MyVision after moving to Henley in 2021. He’s since joined our Henley social group, where he has built connections with other visually impaired people in the area and been able to try some new hobbies. Humphrey joined other group members in making Easter cards, paper flowers, and creating a mosaic.
Humphrey’s also been working with Jamie and Andreas from MyVision to learn about assistive technology. Although Humphrey cannot read his phone, they have been able to help him find ways around this so he can remain connected with friends and family.
“It’s really helped. The ability of Apple phones to help is amazing, but it’s quite daunting to learn it without any instruction. During lockdown, my wife had to learn it off YouTube to then try to teach it to me. [At MyVision], however, it’s used more practically. My wife uses the phone normally and then has to switch the way she thinks for me, whereas [Jamie and Andreas] do it automatically since they use it that way anyway.”
The support from MyVision has had a significant impact on Humphrey’s life. To everyone thinking about donating to our appeal, Humphrey said, “Definitely do, it’s a must, without a doubt it’s worth it; MyVision is such a great supportive place.”
*Thank you to Technique Web, BluePlanet, and our anonymous donors for providing the match funding for the Winter Match Funding Challenge.
Donate Now and Double Your Impact!
Remember, every pound you donate will be doubled (up to £3000)
Online:
Phone: 01865 725 595
Cheque: Please make cheques payable to “MyVision Oxfordshire” and send to Bradbury Lodge, Gordon Woodward Way, Oxford, OX1 4XL
