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ICT availability for Visually Impaired People

Started Jul 18, 2011

Setting up an 18 - 30 group for Visually Impaired people
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Hi all I am currently working with a student Rehabilitation Officer to set up a group for people with a visual impairment in the age range 18 - 30. The reason for picking this age range is that there…Continue

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Charity Evening & Dinner at St. Anne's ARLFC

October 14, 2011 from 7pm to 11:45pm

Charity Evening & Dinner with Barrie McDermott - Former Oldham, Wigan, Leeds & Great Britain player, now Sky Sports Pundit and Commentator MC Michael “Braddy” BradshawComedian - Greg CookThis evening is open to Ladies & Gentleman. Come along and find out how a young man with a visual impairment rose to the top of his sport with the ultimate honour of representing his country!!Saint Annes A.R.L.F.CHigginshaw Road, Oldham14TH October 2011Doors Open at 7PM Tickets £25 - Tables of ten…See More

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Charity Evening & Dinner - 14th October 2011

Hi AllI am trying to finalise the plans for our charity evening and would like to ask any members on the Network if they feel that they may be able to support the event, either by making a small donation of an item for auction or raffle or by purchasing tickets to the evening itself.It is for a worthwhile cause and, unless you have experienced the issues faced by someone living with a visual impairment,one that tends to go un noticed.Currently there are over 1500 people living in Oldham with…See More

Sep 29, 2011

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"This event has now changed to a Charity Evening & Dinner; it is open to Ladies & Gentlmen. Please come along and support a local charity that strives to raise awareness of the issues faced by people living with a visual impairment and…"

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October 14, 2011 from 7pm to 11:45pm

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ICT availability for Visually Impaired People

Hi EveryoneJust a quick question for the Network! I am working in a small steering group which is aiming to set up some form of internet & ICT access for those people in Oldham who have a visual impairment or are blind.The group initially is looking at sourcing appropriate equipment and accessible software to allow people of varying skills to participate in both group and 1-2-1 sessions. If there is anybody on the OBNetwork who feels that they may be able to assist with this or has any…See More

Jul 18, 2011

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Sportsman's Dinner at St. Anne's ARLFC

October 14, 2011 from 7pm to 11:45pm

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Tony Walsh replied to Tony Walsh's discussion Setting up an 18 - 30 group for Visually Impaired people

"Thanks very much Vickie, I'm only next door in The Link Centre!! I'll contact you on Monday by e-mail to confirm details, Thanks again!! Tony "

May 20, 2011

Vickie Varley replied to Tony Walsh's discussion Setting up an 18 - 30 group for Visually Impaired people

"Hi Tony, Is this something libraries could help with? We have e-books, Supernova installed on all of our PCs at Oldham Library and other stuff listed here; http://www.oldham.gov.uk/libraries/your_library/talking-books.htm I'm pretty…"

May 19, 2011

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Company Name: Oldham Society for Blind & Partially Sighted People

Current Position: Development Officer

Industry: Not for profit

Describe your business: We are a registered charity based in the borough of Oldham providing support, advice, guidance and activities to people living with a visual impairment.
We are currently working on developing the Society further and working hard with the local authority's sensory team to do this.

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Charity Evening & Dinner - 14th October 2011

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Hi All

I am trying to finalise the plans for our charity evening and would like to ask any members on the Network if they feel that they may be able to support the event, either by making a small donation of an item for auction or raffle or by purchasing tickets to the evening itself.

It is for a worthwhile cause and, unless you have experienced the issues faced by someone living with a visual impairment,one that tends to go un noticed.

Currently there are over 1500…

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At 21:55 on May 13, 2011, David Beharall (OBN Co-Founder) said…: Welcome to OBN Tony

At 16:13 on May 13, 2011, Tony Walsh said…: Hi Phil & Tom

Thanks for the welcome; I hope I can build some good networks and contacts here, it certainly looks like it from what I have seen already!!

Regards

Tony

At 13:11 on May 13, 2011, Thomas Yates (OBN Co-Founder) said…: Welcome to the OBN Tony,

Hope the site helps raise awareness for the great cause,

Tom