BucksVision

BucksVision is a registered charity which provides support and services to anyone with serious sight loss throughout Buckinghamshire.

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Shockingly, 75% disabled children in the UK say that they don't take part in regular school sport and PE.
That's why we're calling for the UK Government to ensure equal access to school sport and PE for all disabled children.
https://t.co/cqbMGxRMIJ
#EqualPlay #ParalympicsGB

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On Saturday Chris McCausland was the first celebrity to get paired with his partner Dianne Buswell, who reached the final last year.

Let us know in the comments below how you will be supporting Chris.

#ChrisMccausland #StrictlyComeDancing #Inclusion #BlindAndBrilliant

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• Going to the toilet a lot, especially at night
• Being really thirsty
• Feeling more tired than usual.
• Losing weight without trying to
• Genital itching or thrush
• Cuts & wounds take longer to heal
• Blurred eyesight
• Increased hunger

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Did you know diabetes is the leading cause of preventable sight loss in the UK?
This week, 10th until 16th June is Diabetes Week. It's a great opportunity to make some noise & raise awareness.
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It’s important to arrange an appointment with your GP or call NHS 111 if you are experiencing the common symptoms of diabetes.

These can include;

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Do you have 2 minutes to spare?

Please support his petition to bring back a vital bus route for our members:

https://t.co/x093GQVUeK

#X7BusRoute #AylesburytoOxford #SupportNeeded #VisuallyImpaired

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is an awareness day focusing on digital access and inclusion.

We are taking this opportunity today to highlight some of the things we consider when posting content online.

What tips do you have for making content accessible?

#GAAD

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Remembering a charity in your Will is one of the most profound ways you can help a charity continue their vital work. If this is something you are considering please contact us for further information.

#GiftinWills #Charity #MakeADifference #Aylesbury #Buckinghamshire

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Did you know?

Colour (color) blindness (colour vision deficiency, or CVD) affects approximately 1 in 12 men (8%) and 1 in 200 women. In the UK there are approximately 3 million colour blind people (about 4.5% of the entire population), most of whom are male.

#ColourBlind

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Would you like to write a post for our blog?

We are looking for people who could write a one off post or become a more regular contributor and write every week.

We would be happy to talk with you about any articles you are thinking about contributing. Please contact us today.

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Do you know the 20 20 20 Rule?

Give your eyes a well-deserved break! Remember the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, take 20 seconds to look at something 20 feet away. It's a simple yet effective way to combat eye strain from screen time.

#EyeHealth #20_20_20Rule #ScreenTimeBreak

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Wednesday 13th March is National No Smoking Day. It is intended to help smokers who want to quit smoking. If you’re a smoker, use this day as your starting point to quit.

#BucksVision #NoSmokingDay #blind #visuallyimpaired #QuitSmokingToday

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It's World Glaucoma Week 10th to 16th March & today is World Glaucoma Day. These events are all about raising awareness of the disease to help increase early detection.

#GlaucomaWeek2024 #GlaucomaWeek #BucksVision #Glaucoma #blind #PartiallySighted

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Happy Mothers Day to all the hard-working, patient, loving, caring and amazing mums. Thank you for all you do.

#MothersDay2024 #BucksVision #MothersDayUK #ThankYouMum

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay2024

[Women's Day @womensday]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay💜 Today we celebrate women's achievements & #InspireInclusion across our communities. On #IWD2024 we elevate the focus on #womensequality to help forge a #genderequal world 🌎Thanks everyone everywhere for supporting #women 🙏🏾 https://t.co/CE787vsOiR

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Blind and visually impaired users rely on text descriptions when using social media. The next time you are making a post please add an alt text description otherwise you might as well just be posting a blank image!

[My Lens @MyLensUK]

Explore the world of audio descriptions on your iPhone for an immersive experience. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio Descriptions. Enjoy movies and TV shows with detailed voiceovers describing scenes. Perfect for blind users! #iPhoneTips #BlindAccessibility

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There are around 850 cases of eye cancer diagnosed in the UK each year. Eye cancer doesn't always cause obvious symptoms & may only be picked up during a routine eye test. The NHS recommends that you should have your eyes tested at least every 2 years.

#WorldCancerDay #EyeHealth

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – the perfect time to spread the word about the disease.
Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. If you have any concerns about your vision please book an eye test.

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Meet Dolphin Dave at @BucksVision Equipment and Information day on Monday 18 September.
Come along for a chat about Dolphin assistive technology and discover the latest products available for sight loss.
https://t.co/1U6e7UqpN4
#SightLoss #VI #AssistiveTechnology