Top Tweets for #DBcon24

almost 2 years ago

"I am just as capable of doing anything the same as I was yesterday or two years ago before my diagnosis, and I will continue to do whatever it is that I love." - Asia, deafblind graphic designer. #DBCon24 💜#DeafblindAwareness

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@OptometryToday @OptometryToday

almost 2 years ago

14.25 (option 2) Join us to discuss 'Life as a Deafblind Graphic Designer' with Asia Alexander-Smith. Sharing her journey that led to her diagnosis of Usher syndrome, detailing the symptoms she experienced that ultimately led to investigation and the diagnostic process. #DBCon24 💜

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almost 2 years ago

Ahead of the @DeafblindUK Conference, taking place today, we interviewed senior vision rehabilitation specialist, Susan Davies, about art sessions she has facilitated for deafblind people in Powys @OrielDavies. Read more 👉 https://t.co/y5TwWgBiAR #OT #DBCon24

OptometryToday's tweet photo. Ahead of the @DeafblindUK Conference, taking place today, we interviewed senior vision rehabilitation specialist, Susan Davies, about art sessions she has facilitated for deafblind people in Powys @OrielDavies. Read more 👉 https://t.co/y5TwWgBiAR #OT #DBCon24 https://t.co/QhYqwj8GHf

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almost 2 years ago

12.00 (option 2) 'My life, my way' Let's talk with Annette and Emma in this session who both have Usher syndrome, as they share their strikingly similar experiences and explore how the difference in the support services available have impacted them individually. #DBCon24 💜

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Deafblind Scotland @dbscotland

almost 2 years ago

Great to hear about the Be My Eyes app from Robert and Sian. If you’re an Apple user, you can follow this link to download it https://t.co/MZ8QxUCrx9 #DBCon24 #DeafblindAwareness

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almost 2 years ago

Great to join the #DBCon24 today and listen to @DbI_connect’s president Mirko Baur discuss the importance of connection and collaboration between Deafblind organisations. Looking forward to see whats in store for the rest of the day! @DeafblindUK

dbscotland's tweet photo. Great to join the #DBCon24
today and listen to @DbI_connect’s president Mirko Baur discuss the importance of connection and collaboration between Deafblind organisations.

Looking forward to see whats in store for the rest of the day! @DeafblindUK https://t.co/sztcQ5zhMk

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almost 2 years ago

Our admin team will be joining this session next. Looking forward to hearing from Sian Elvin and Robert Wilson-Hinds. Our #Lipspeakers are taking a quick break and getting ready to dive back in. #DBCon24

almost 2 years ago

11:05 am (option 2) - Hear from Sian Elvin, Journalist and Deafblind UK Volunteer and Roger Wilson-Hinds, in this session, as they share their experiences as volunteers, explore the value of volunteering, both to individuals and discuss how being a volunteer contributes to them personally. #DBCon24 💜

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almost 2 years ago

Lord David Blunkett - "Just because I'm blind, doesn't mean I'm stupid." 💜 #DBCon24 #DeafblindAwareness

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almost 2 years ago

Brilliant to see @LordBlunkett talk about his experience as a blind politician,his motivations, aspirations, and the challenges that come with technology. Particularly noted the opportunity for govt. depts. to work with developers, science & innovation & the third sector #DBCon24

LipspeakerUK's tweet photo. Brilliant to see @LordBlunkett talk about his experience as a blind politician,his motivations, aspirations, and the challenges that come with technology. Particularly noted the opportunity for govt. depts. to work with developers, science & innovation & the third sector
#DBCon24 https://t.co/zPZTDQhXtW

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almost 2 years ago

Warming welcome from Robert Nolan, chair of @DeafblindUK to get us all energised. Great to hear his stories of ‘Standing out and Fitting In’. We’re excited to join the next session to hear from @LordBlunkett in conversation with @DeafblindUK CEO, Nikki Morris #DBCon24

LipspeakerUK's tweet photo. Warming welcome from Robert Nolan, chair of @DeafblindUK to get us all energised. Great to hear his stories of ‘Standing out and Fitting In’.

We’re excited to join the next session to hear from @LordBlunkett in conversation with @DeafblindUK CEO, Nikki Morris
#DBCon24 https://t.co/w3WFHhzLhV

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almost 2 years ago

10:10 am (option 1)- Join Nikki Morris, CEO of Deafblind UK and Lord David Blunkett for an insightful conversation about his life as a blind politician. #DBCon24 💜

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almost 2 years ago

9:30 am - Kicking off the Deafblind UK Conference 2024, Chair of Deafblind UK, Robert Nolan, shares his own experiences to reflect on the theme of 'standing out and fitting in'. #DBCon24

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almost 2 years ago

And we’re ready to go! Our team of #Lipspeakers will be working today to provide #Lipspeaking access to delegates at the @DeafblindUK #DBCon24 Let’s go 👏🏻

LipspeakerUK's tweet photo. And we’re ready to go! Our team of #Lipspeakers will be working today to provide #Lipspeaking access to delegates at the @DeafblindUK #DBCon24

Let’s go 👏🏻 https://t.co/1YmiuwgbrW

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almost 2 years ago

We’re so excited for this today. The event starts at 9.30 and you can still book a place! Click the post, follow the link 🙏🏻 #DBCon24 @DeafblindUK

almost 2 years ago

Today is the day!! 🙌 The Deafblind UK Conference starts at 9:30 am and will bring you insights, and discussions inspired by lived experiences and perspectives from a range of guest speakers! Don't forget to tag us using #DBCon24 and get your selfies in using #DBConSelfie🤳 You can still sign up here - https://t.co/i0R7cthqCr

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almost 2 years ago

Today is the day!! 🙌 The Deafblind UK Conference starts at 9:30 am and will bring you insights, and discussions inspired by lived experiences and perspectives from a range of guest speakers! Don't forget to tag us using #DBCon24 and get your selfies in using #DBConSelfie🤳 You can still sign up here - https://t.co/i0R7cthqCr

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almost 2 years ago

When your employment contract says ‘and any other duties’ and you end up hosting the Deafblind UK Conference… Your hosts for tomorrow’s event are Wellbeing Coordinator Amanda, Marketing Officer Philippa, Volunteer Coordinator Vanessa and Retail Manager Simon! #DBCon24

DeafblindUK's tweet photo. When your employment contract says ‘and any other duties’ and you end up hosting the Deafblind UK Conference… Your hosts for tomorrow’s event are Wellbeing Coordinator Amanda, Marketing Officer Philippa, Volunteer Coordinator Vanessa and Retail Manager Simon! #DBCon24 https://t.co/dDeP8M3Dqt

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almost 2 years ago

Find out more and book your place for our free Deafblind UK conference here - https://t.co/zXYYV8yPYQ #DBCon24

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almost 2 years ago

Book your place for our upcoming Conference 'Standing out and fitting in'. 💜 Find out more and sign up here 👇 https://t.co/zXYYV8yPYQ #DBcon24 #DeafblindUKConference #StandingOutAndFittingIn