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Sight Village Virtual – Day One Sight Village Virtual Introduction10.00am – 10.05amWelcome to Day 1 of QAC’s #SightVillageVirtual event introduced by organiser Lottie Reid and followed by a message from #SightVillage headline sponsors, CEO of Sight and Sound Glen Tookey.Sight and Sound: Ruby XL HD Magnifier, ONYX OCR Portable Video Magnifier and Compact 10 HD Magnifier10.06am – 10.29amFirst on today’s agenda we have #SightVillage Headline Sponsors Sight and Sound Technology who will be demonstrating the Ruby XL HD Video Magnifier, ONYX OCR Portable Video Magnifier and the Compact 10 HD Magnifier.Focus Birmingham: Telescopes, Stand Magnifiers and The Importance of Lighting10.30am – 10.42amGaynor Whitehouse who is clinic lead at Focus Birmingham has joined us today at #SightVillageVirtual to talk about telescopes and stand magnifiers. Gaynor will be followed by her colleague, Andrew Miller who is an Optometrist at Focus Birmingham and he will be discussing the importance of lighting.VisionAid Technologies: Wearables10.43am – 10.57amVisionAid Technologies are a UK based, family owned business who have been providing and supporting products to assist partially sighted and blind people since 1996. Today at #SightVillageVirtual you will be joined by Jason Shaw who will be discussing Wearable Technology particularly focusing on puter Room Services: The Blindshell Classic Mobile Phone10.58am – 11.05am#SightVillageVirtual would like to introduce Steve Nutt from Computer Room Services who will be showcasing the Blindshell Classic Mobile work Rail: What to Expect When Travelling by Train11.06am – 11.09amNetwork Rail have supported #SightVillage since 2018 by providing assistance to #SightVillage visitors at various train stations across the UK where #SightVillage events take place. They have joined us today to discuss the new measures in place at their stations and what to expect when travelling by train.Humanware: Braille Devices, Low Vision Magnifiers and The Mantis Q4011.10am – 11.26amHumanware are regular #SightVillage exhibitors and today they will be showcasing their main braille products, followed by their low vision magnifiers for use in the home and out and about. They will also be launching their brand-new braille device the Mantis Q40. During #SightVillageVirtual Humanware will be offering customers 5% off their Braille product range and 10% off their Low Vision products, Victor Reader range and EyePal Solo. For further information and full terms and conditions please contact Humanware directly.Seeing Solutions: Aries Reading Machine and Snow Handheld Magnifier11.27am – 11.35amSo, what’s new at Seeing Solutions? They have been working hard during lockdown to produce a series of videos showcasing a number of new products and services. In this series of videos, you will be joined by their Managing Director, Philip Ward who will be showcasing the Aries Reading Machine, followed by Technical Director Alexander Ward who will be telling you more about their Snow Handheld Magnifier. British Blind Sport: FJB Pilates11.36am - 12.19pmBritish Blind Sport is the National Disability Sports Organisation working to make sport and physical activity inclusive and accessible for people who are blind or partially sighted. BBS have worked in partnership with FJBPILATES to create this video. FJB Pilates is committed to working with clients in both the Pilates and Dance world to ensure clients’ efficiency of movement and reduction in injury incidence. Felicity is a qualified Pilates instructor and Dance Scientist (MSc) with a passion for all thing’s movement. Dolphin: EasyReader, GuideConnect and SuperNova12.20pm – 12.32pmDolphin provide accessible technology to blind and visually impaired people for personal and professional use. In this #SightVillageVirtual video they will be showcasing their; Easyreader, GuideConnect and SuperNova software and apps.: A New Braille Bible in English and Portuguese, With More to Come.12.33pm – 12. presents A New Braille Bible in English and Portuguese, With More to Come. This video shows the braille press in action with a brother who is blind giving immediate feedback on the paper and print quality and how a new form of stronger binding has been developed. Examples of how people are using and benefitting from the release of the Braille Bible are included.WeWALK12.40pm – 12.50pmFine out more about WeWALK in this short video. WeWALK is a smart cane that detects obstacles at the head and chest level and warns the user. It supports voice interaction with its microphone, speaker and touchpad. It can be paired with smartphones and the users can get clock-wise and turn by turn navigation through their cane. It can also gain new features through software updates. The visually impaired can access public transportation info through their cane and also learn the popular places around them such as cafes, restaurants and shops over WeWALK.Associated Optical: Eschenbach Digital HD Magnifier, Eschenbach Vario Digital FHD Magnifier and Eschenbach VisoLux XL Digital Magnifier12.51pm – 13.01pmSince 1983 Associated Optical, Eschenbach’s UK partner, has sought to provide eye-care professionals with innovative magnification devices to further enhance their patient care. Through this series of short videos, they will be showcasing their; Eschenbach Digital HD Magnifier, Eschenbach Vario Digital FHD Magnifier and Eschenbach VisoLux XL Digital Magnifier.Look UK: A Roundtable Discussion about; Declaring your Visual Impairment, Mobility with a Cane or Guide Dog and Advocating for Yourself as a VI Person13.02pm – 13.27pmLOOK UK are a small, national charity supporting visually impaired children, young people and their families through their peer mentoring service and confidence building events. In this #SightVillageVirtual video, Chris chats to mentors Nathan and Saima about declaring your visual impairment, mobility with a cane or guide dog, and advocating for yourself as a VI person. These are common themes within the mentoring and we know are three topics that are very important to VI young people. Our mentors draw from their own experiences to support their younger peers to become confident, independent people.Queen Alexandra College: Life at QAC13.28pm – 13.39pmQAC’s External Relations Co-Ordinator Matt Wright has joined us at our #SightVillageVirtual event to discuss life at QAC followed by QAC’s short film. Music: Workshop with QAC’s Meltem Naylor13.40pm – 13.58pmQAC’s Yoga Tutor Meltem Naylor will be delivering a special yoga Workshop to finish off Day 1 of #SightVillageVirtual. Sight Village Virtual Day 1 Closing Video by Sight Village Organiser Karen Easthope 13.59pm – 14.00pmSight Village Organiser Karen Easthope brings Day 1 of #SightVillageVirtual to a close. We have another packed agenda for you tomorrow so tune in at 10am. Take care and stay safe The Sight Village Team!Sight Village Virtual – Day TwoSight Village Virtual Day 2 Introduction10.00am – 10.01amWelcome to Day 2 of QAC’s #SightVillageVirtual Event introduced by organiser Lottie Reid.Sight and Sound: Smart Reader HD and Omni Reader, Topaz Video Mangnifier and Pearl Scan and Read10.02am – 10.24am#SightVillage Headline Sponsors Sight and Sound Technology will be kicking off Day 2 of #SightVillageVirtual with demonstrations of their Smart Reader HD and Omni Reader, Topaz Video Magnifier and they will also be discussing how to get the most out of your Pearl Scan and Read.ClearVision10.25am – 10.34amClearVision is a postal lending library of children’s books in print and braille and tactile books. Fiona has created this #SightVillageVirtual video to discuss with you ClearVision and the service they provide in the UK and Ireland.Professional Vision Services: Magnilink TAB, Magnilink Student, Magnilink Zip and Esytime Braille Notetaker10.35am – 11.02amThis year Professional Vision Services will be showing the very latest technology from the world’s oldest and most established video magnifier manufacturer. They will be demonstrating their latest product the Magnilink TAB in addition to Magnilink Student, Magnilink Zip and their Esytime Braille Notetaker that they have recently just released.RNIB: New Braille and Mobility Catalogue 2020, Orbit Reader 20 and soon to be launched 20 Plus, PenFriend 3 Audio Labeller, Miele's GuideLine washing machine and three of our ECLO’s offer quick tips to help you feel confident and comfortable about attending a hospital eye clinic appointment 11.03am – 11.11amRoyal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) is a UK Charity offering information, support and advice to people with sight loss. They have provided a series of videos to showcase a range of their products and services.VisionAid Technologies: Handheld Video Magnifiers and Sight Village 2019 Highlights11.12am – 11.36amVisionAid Technologies are a UK based, family owned business who have been providing and supporting products to assist partially sighted and blind people since 1996. Today at #SightVillageVirtual VisionAid will be demonstrating Handheld Video Magnifiers and sharing their highlights from Sight Village 2019.Angeleyes: Virtual Reality Sight Loss Simulator11.37am – 11.43amAngel Eyes is a charity that supports blind and partially sighted children and their families in Northern Ireland. Chief Executive Sara McCracken has joined us today at #SightVillageVirtual to demonstrate their exciting new Virtual Reality Sight Loss Simulator.Torch Trust11.44am – 11.53am#SightVillageVirtual would like to introduce Torch Trust who are Christian charity that offers services and resources to people with sight loss. Queen Alexandra College: Revolution Advantage Carbon Fibre Canes11.54am – 11.58pmQAC is proud to be the sole importer of Revolution Advantage canes into the UK. We supply to a range of organisations (social services, rehabilitation teams, etc) and also sell direct to the end user. QAC’s Jenny Bryant is here to discuss the range of canes we have available.RNIB: BeMyEyes11.59pm – 12.03pmBeMyEyes partners with RNIB to connect people with sight loss to RNIB's Sight Loss Advice Service. Find out more about BeMyEyes in this RNIB Connect radio interview.Seeing Solutions: Mercury 10 and Pocket Voice12.04pm – 12.14pmFollowing on from Day 1 of #SightVillageVirtual, we are pleased to be joined again by Philip Ward from Seeing Solutions who will be demonstrating the Mercury 10 and Mercury Pocket Voice. VI Talk12.15pm – 12.31pmVI Talk is a charitable incorporated organisation supporting blind and partially sighted people, their families and friends. It is also aimed at anyone who works in the field of visual impairment. This podcast will enable you to find out more about their Facebook Groups and Zoom Chats and an opportunity to meet the team.British Blind Sport: Beginners Guide to HITT with Inclusive Fitness Training12.32pm – 12.47pmBritish Blind Sport is the National Disability Sports Organisation working to make sport and physical activity inclusive and accessible for people who are blind or partially sighted. BBS have worked in partnership with Inclusive Fitness Training to provide you with this Beginners Guide to HIIT Workout video. Inclusive Fitness Training, based in London, are currently offering global online personal training programmes. Richard is the owner of IFT and is a strong believer that fitness should be made accessible to Every Body, regardless of Ability or Disability. Enhanced Vision: Clearview C HD, Amigo Quick Start, Pebble Quick Start and Optelec Power TV Glasses12.48pm – 13.10pmEnhanced Vision provide low vision products and solutions. In this video they will be demonstrating their Clearview C HD, Amigo Quick Start, Pebble Quick Start electronic magnifiers and Optelec Power TV Glasses.Macular Society13.11pm – 13.13pmThe Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research, advice and support. Find out more about the Macular Society in this short video. RealSam: In Your Pocket13.14pm – 13.22pm In this series of videos RealSam will be showcasing In Your Pocket which is a voice-controlled phone designed specifically for people who are blind or have low vision.Goalball UK13.23pm – 13.26pmGoalball is an exciting, indoor, 3-aside team sport, of attack and defend - with a unique twist! The sport was originally devised in 1946 to help rehabilitate soldiers who had lost their sight during the war. It has been played throughout the world ever since, at the highest level, by people who are blind or partially sighted. Double Tap13.27pm – 13.28pmDouble Tap TV brings discussions on everything tech with news, reviews and interviews as they help viewers better understand how technology can assist in everyday life. They have also recently launched their radio station Double Tap Now, dedicated to providing information and advice to disabled people on all things tech.Guided Meditation with QAC’s Manisha Patel13.29pm – 13.51pmTo finish off our two-day #SightVillageVirtual Event we have a Guided Meditation Workshop for you, delivered by QAC’s Manisha Patel.Sight Village Virtual Day 2 Closing Video by Sight Village Organiser Karen Easthope 13.52pm – 13.53pmSight Village Organiser Karen Easthope brings Day 2 of #SightVillageVirtual to a close. Thank you for tuning in, don’t forget to tell us how you found the event by emailing sv@qac.ac.uk and we look forward to welcoming you to our usual Sight Village Events in 2021! ................
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