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Disability Pride Month – July 2022
Disability Pride initially started as a day of celebration in 1990 in America. It was in the same year that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed. As time has gone on, the celebration of pride has progressed to a month, rather than just a day. The first celebration of Disability Pride Month was […]
Training opportunities
We have training coming up in July to learn the basics of NVDA, free speech software for your computer at both York Explore and Acomb libraries. We are also running a new Living Well With Sight Loss course to provide help and information to anyone new to sight loss to develop daily living skills and […]
Glaucoma Patient Forum 22nd June 2022
The forum is a chance for glaucoma patients to meet and is supported by eye clinic staff and representatives of sight loss charities. You can find out about the condition itself, get support with medication and eye drops and find out about support available locally and nationally. Light refreshments will be available. If you would […]
York Sight Loss Council, VI Forum presents – Let’s Get Active, Exercise for Mind and Body
Friday 13th May 11am – 1pm, Revolution Coney Street York Speakers include Martin Symcox (TPT), Phillipa Bas (British Blind Sport), Vicky Smith (MySight York), and Roy Turnham (a blind England International Football player). Others to be announced. Since lock down opportunities to meet and socialise has become a challenge as many blind and […]
Become a MySight York Roving Reporter
Willing Rovers will offer their time to be trained and equip to audio record different experiences in an around York on an array of topics and venues. Audio pieces will be mixed and mastered with complimentary sound and music to add a creative flare to the listening experience. What are the benefits to being […]
Honorary Treasurer required
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Honorary Treasurer, someone who shares our vision and values, and who has the right skills and experience to support our financial decision-making. For more information, see our Vacancies page.