Press releases
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Technology appeal in Bristol to help blind and partially sighted people
Date: 19 April 2012 | Category: Action news
An appeal is to be launched by Action, with a target of raising £87,000 to re-equip its computer centre in Bedminster. The life-changing centre trains people with sight loss in how to use technology to communicate, gain and retain employment and live independently.
London children with sight loss get an equestrian experience
Date: 28 March 2012 | Category: Action news
Over the weekend, eight blind and partially sighted young people from across South London got in the saddle for a horse riding and care lesson at Park Lane Stables. During the session, they enjoyed an hour long guided trail ride and learnt basic horse care techniques.
Further Reading: Actionnaires
Download: London Actionnaires horse back riding (pdf file is 99 KB)
Action's Activity Break Ambassador
Date: 9 March 2012 | Category: Events
A visually impaired youngster is re-living her experiences on an adventure week, after becoming an ambassador for Action's Activity Breaks. Erin Boyce wants to encourage other youngsters with sight loss to share the teambuilding and confidence boosting experiences she went through; from rock climbing, to shelter building and swinging from a zip wire.
Further Reading: Action Activity Breaks
Download: Actions Activity Break Ambassador2 (pdf file is 99 KB)
Technology showcase for blind people in Cumbria
Date: 6 March 2012 | Category: Events
A 98 year old service user is encouraging blind and partially sighted people in Cumbria to attend a 'gadgets’ showcase to learn about the latest technology, designed to help them communicate and live independently. The event will take place in Rheged Centre, Penrith, on Thursday 29 March from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Further Reading: Technology
Download: Technology showcase in Penrith (pdf file is 99 KB)
Visually impaired people in North West benefit from tech showcases
Date: 2 March 2012 | Category: Action news
35 blind and partially sighted people took part in two ‘gadget’ events in Manchester and Preston last week. The free showcases and workshops gave visitors the opportunity to learn about the latest accessible technology, designed to help people with sight loss communicate and live independently.
Further Reading: Technology
Download: NW tech showcases and workshops (pdf file is 97 KB)
