An Introduction to Visual Impairment Webinar
We’re holding a free webinar on Wednesday 14th October 10.30am-12noon. This webinar is for anyone who is interested in finding out more about visual impairment. Topics covered: What is visual […]
Read more31 Cooking Tips
By Rona Smith. When it comes to independence, cooking is a crucial skill that blind and visually impaired people must learn. But the kitchen can be a very visual environment. […]
Read moreQuestions related to Eye Health? Ask the Expert!
This Eye Health Week we’re launching our new series ‘Ask the Expert’. The treatment of eye conditions has changed radically because of the Covid-19 pandemic, with many patients confused about […]
Read moreOur AGM is going virtual
The trustees have made the decision to take our Annual General Meeting online this year due to the current circumstances. You will be able to access the meeting either via […]
Read moreGetting back to work
By Nathan Tree On Tuesday 18the of August, Peter White discussed on BBC Radio 4’s ‘In-Touch’ program the implications for blind and visually impaired people going back to work as […]
Read moreGo ahead given for sighted guiding in England
The RNIB have announced that sighted guiding with a person outside of your household is now permitted following guidance from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). To find […]
Read moreTelephone Befrienders Needed
We’re looking for volunteers to make regular phone calls once a week to lonely and isolated visually impaired people across Oxfordshire. No experience is necessary and full training will be […]
Read moreHow I access the kitchen as a young visually impaired person
By Rona Smith My name is Rona Smith, I am 19 years-old and I am visually impaired. One of my main goals in life is to be independent. For example: […]
Read moreOAB AGM 17th September 2020
The Chair and Trustees invite you to the Annual General Meeting of Oxfordshire Association for the Blind at 2pm on Thursday 17th September 2020 at the North Oxford Association Community […]
Read moreThe effect your diet has on your eyesight
By Dr Gurjeet Jutley (OAB Trustee and ophthalmic surgeon at the John Radcliffe Eye Hospital, you can find out more about Gurjeet by going to his website: www.gurjeetjutley.com) Many people […]
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