News

MySight York’s Urgent Appeal This Christmas

Posted: Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Louise Calpin

We are asking members, their friends and relatives if they can give a one-off gift this Christmas? Or could you become a supporter, giving a regular amount each month? £100 provides a volunteer befriender to someone living with sight loss for all of 2024. £50 covers an appointment at our Equipment and Information Centre, where […]

Joint Letter to the Chancellor on the Cost of Living for Disabled People

Posted: Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Louise Calpin

15 November 2023   Dear Chancellor of the Exchequer, Joint letter from the disability sector calling for urgent support with the cost of living for disabled people. We are a group of 75 national and regional disability and sight loss charities united in our mission to support disabled people, and people with long term conditions. […]

[External Event] Film Accessibility through Sound Design: a panel discussion with filmmakers

Posted: Thursday 19 October 2023 | Louise Calpin

Filmmakers Joseph Inman and Samantha Moore will join Prof Mariana Lopez from the Schools of Arts and Creative Technologies to explore the implementation of accessibility for visually impaired film audiences through sound design in their productions. The panel will share insights into working with the Enhanced Audio Description (EAD) methods.   Joseph Inman, a film […]

Could you be one of our fabulous befrienders?

Posted: Thursday 5 October 2023 | Louise Calpin

Both clients and volunteers greatly benefit from our befriending services, one client saying ‘my volunteer has cut the loneliness out of my life’. You will need to be a good listener, non-judgemental and have an understanding of how to deal with confidential information. All volunteers need to be over 18, undergo a DBS check and […]

MySight York Wins Award For Sensory Storytelling Project

Posted: Monday 2 October 2023 | Louise Calpin

Parents of children with sight loss told us they wanted their children to enjoy stories with others to build a strong foundation for their literacy. The sensory storytelling project means children with sight loss and their siblings can access inspiring and accessible story times at their local libraries.   “After my son experienced the sensory […]

Exciting News: MySight York has been Shortlisted for a Visionary Award

Posted: Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Louise Calpin

MySight York partnered with Explore York (Libraries), ToyLikeMe and York Specialist Teaching Team to develop specialist sensory story sacks which contain themed stories, tactile books and items/props that bring the books to life through all the senses. “After my son experienced the sensory storytelling session, both the story and the Explore York library took on […]

Join a Campaigning Group of 18 to 27 year olds – Organised by RNIB

Posted: | Louise Calpin

RNIB’s Policy and Campaigns team is hosting the next meeting of the campaign group for those aged from 18 to 27 and based in the North of England. The group will receive support, such as information, resources and training, to campaign locally and nationally on the issues that are important to them, with regular meetings […]

Blue Badge Application Process – Discussion with City of York Council

Posted: Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Louise Calpin

Purpose At the request of York Disability Rights Forum (YDRF) and independent members of the community, CYC has arranged for a discussion about the experiences of disabled people applying for or renewing their blue badge.   Format The discussion will be hybrid both in the Hudson Room and online via Teams.  The link will be […]

Free Inclusive Led Rides

Posted: Monday 14 August 2023 | Louise Calpin

Cycling is the ideal way to improve fitness levels, mental wellbeing and meet new people. Their aim as a charity is to encourage people to cycle for the wellbeing benefits and they hope these rides will give people more confidence to cycle and discover new routes. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow for free, […]

New Employment Programme For Blind and Partially Sighted Jobseekers Across Yorkshire and Humber

Posted: Thursday 13 April 2023 | Louise Calpin

With funding from Thomas Pocklington Trust, MySight York is licensed to deliver the Works For Me employment programme in the Yorkshire and Humber area. This forms part of the national Works For Me programme set up by Thomas Pocklington Trust. Works For Me is a free service for blind and partially sighted people who are […]