Sight Village is going Virtual! – Wednesday 22 July to Thursday 23 July 10.00am – 2.00pm
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, Queen Alexandra College are unable to host the usual Sight Village exhibitions which take place in various cities throughout the UK.
In order to stay connected and keep visitors up to date with the latest products and services available to people who are blind and visually impaired, Queen Alexandra College (QAC) will be hosting Sight Village Virtual via QAC’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
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Please note: you do not need to have a Facebook or YouTube account to access this event.
Join on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd July, 10am – 2pm for a series of online videos, podcasts and interactive workshops from the UK’s leading providers of products and services for blind and visually impaired people. They say there will be opportunities to catch up if you can’t log on during this time.
Below is a simplified Facebook Agenda
Sight Village Virtual – Day One Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Sight Village Virtual Introduction
10.00am – 10.05am
Welcome 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.
10.06am – 10.29am
First 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 Lighting
10.30am – 10.42am
Gaynor 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: Wearables
10.43am – 10.57am
VisionAid 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 magnification.
Computer Room Services: The Blindshell Classic Mobile Phone
10.58am – 11.05am
#SightVillageVirtual would like to introduce Steve Nutt from Computer Room Services who will be showcasing the Blindshell Classic Mobile Phone.
Network Rail: What to Expect When Travelling by Train
11.06am – 11.09am
Network 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 Q40
11.10am – 11.26am
Humanware 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 Magnifier
11.27am – 11.35am
So, 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 Pilates
11.36am – 12.19pm
British 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 SuperNova
12.20pm – 12.32pm
Dolphin 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.
JW.ORG: A New Braille Bible in English and Portuguese, With More to Come.
12.33pm – 12.39pm
JW.ORG 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.
WeWALK
12.40pm – 12.50pm
Fine 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 Magnifier
12.51pm – 13.01pm
Since 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 Person
13.02pm – 13.27pm
LOOK 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 QAC
13.28pm – 13.39pm
QAC’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: https://www.bensound.com
Yoga Workshop with QAC’s Meltem Naylor
13.40pm – 13.58pm
QAC’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 – 14.00pm
Sight 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 Two Thursday 23rd July 2020
Sight Village Virtual Day 2 Introduction
10.00am – 10.01am Welcome 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 Read
10.02am – 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.
ClearVision
10.25am – 10.34am
ClearVision 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 Notetaker
10.35am – 11.02am
This 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 – 11.11am Royal 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 Highlights
11.12am – 11.36am
VisionAid 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 Simulator
11.37am – 11.43am
Angel 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 Trust
11.44am – 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 Canes
11.54am – 11.58pm
QAC 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: BeMyEyes
11.59pm – 12.03pm
BeMyEyes 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 Voice
12.04pm – 12.14pm
Following 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 Talk
12.15pm – 12.31pm
VI 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 Training
12.32pm – 12.47pm
British 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 Glasses
12.48pm – 13.10pm
Enhanced 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 Society
13.11pm – 13.13pm
The 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 Pocket
13.14 pm – 13.22 pm
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 UK
13.23 pm – 13.26 pm
Goalball 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 Tap
13.27 pm – 13.28 pm
Double 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 Patel
13.29pm – 13.51pm
To 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 – 13.53pm
Sight 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!
Download the Full event agenda Here: https://blindsport.uk/Sightvillage20
Contact: Mary 0161 928 0170 07510 122342
