BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Deafblind UK - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://deafblind.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Deafblind UK REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240311T114513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T114513Z UID:10000093-1717077600-1717081200@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech - Taira Technology DESCRIPTION:Taira Technology is a family run business that provides technology support to individuals with visual impairments or blindness. \nWe are delighted to have Mo and Omar demonstrate their most recent products and give an overview of their current services and support. \nPlease follow the Zoom link below to register. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-taira-technology/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240605T101820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T101820Z UID:10000097-1718204400-1718208000@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech – RealSAM DESCRIPTION:TechTalk – RealSAM Wednesday\, 12th June 3pm – 4pm \nRealSAM develop voice-controlled smartphones for people who are blind\, visually impaired\, or who would simply find it easier to operate technology by voice. \nJake Coles has kindly agreed to showcase the latest RealSAM products\, including the RealSAM phone\, RealSAM Hub and RealSAM Pocket! \nClick here to register URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-realsam/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240521T122114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100441Z UID:10000094-1719237600-1719241200@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Deafblindness and the Care Act 2014 – your legal responsibilities DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for local authorities!\n24th June 2024 | 2-3pm  \nJoin us during Deafblind Awareness Week to explore what the Care Act 2014 says about deafblindness\, what it requires local authorities to do and who is responsible for this. \nDuring this webinar we will hear from experts at Deafblind UK and LAWDIG\, both of whom represent specialist expertise in deafblindness. Throughout the webinar\, we will explore: \n\nThe inclusion of deafblindness as a unique disability within the Care Act\nThe statutory responsibilities around deafblindness that the Care Act places on Local Authorities\nHow LAWDIG is both a peer support network and a point of expertise which is sought out by Government\nExamples of how to meet the statutory obligations\n\nThis webinar is designed for all Local Authority senior leaders and is not limited to those with sensory responsibility. \nClick here to book your free place.  \n\nMeet the speakers\nLiz Duncan\, Deafblind UK \nLiz leads on Learning\, Research and Assessment for Deafblind UK and has worked in the Deafblind sector for over 30 years. She has been involved with the certificate and Diploma in Deafblind Studies since its inception. Liz was a member of the Deafblind Guidance task force\, advising the Department of Health and Social Care on the development of both the Guidance issued in 2004 and the updated guidance\, which was incorporated into the Care Act 2014. \nDr Peter Simcock\, Birmingham City University \nPeter is Associate Professor of Social Work at Birmingham City University and Course Lead for the Certificate and Diploma in Professional Studies (Deafblind Studies) programmes. He has published widely in the field of deafblindness\, and has academic qualifications in law\, social work\, and gerontology.  Peter is the Chair of the Deafblind International Acquired Deafblindness Network (ADBN) and an Ambassador for Deafblind UK. Prior to working in academia\, he was a specialist social worker for d/Deaf and deafblind people. \nJo Brady\, Thurrock Council \nJo is a senior Social Worker who has worked for Thurrock Council for the last 28 years. She has worked in the sensory service since 2012 and qualified as a deafblind assessor in 2017.  Since 2014\, Jo\, alongside her Thurrock colleague\, Tracey Osbourne\, have co-chaired and organised LAWDIG. During their tenure\, they have actively been involved in increasing membership across local authorities in England and Wales and been instrumental in promoting peer support within the network.  In addition\, LAWDIG has successfully raised awareness of deafblind issues by launching an e-book in the UK Parliament in 2019 and in 2024 will be giving evidence to the BSL health and Social Care board with a goal of influencing legal frameworks. Jo and Tracey co-edit the publication for the international Acquired Deafblind Network. \nTracey Osbourne\, Thurrock Council \nTracey qualified as a rehabilitation worker\, graduating from Birmingham City University in 2008 and joining Thurrock Sensory Service in 2013. She received a certificate of deafblind studies in 2016 and completed the diploma in 2017. Further to this\, Tracey chairs LAWDIG alongside Jo Brady\, bringing together professionals from all over the UK. Tracey is jointly responsible for editing the Acquired Deafblindness Network (ADBN) newsletter. \nStella Kamangirira\, Enabled Living Healthcare   \nStella is a Senior Practitioner for Dual Sensory loss at Enabled Living in Newham. She is currently the interim manager of the Sensory Team. Stella is a qualified Deafblind Specialist\, Orientation and Mobility Specialist\, a qualified teacher for the Visually Impaired\, a Braille Teacher and Level 1 BSL signer. She has been working in the field of Sensory Impairment over 30 years. \nCatherine Thurbin\, Oxfordshire County Council \nCatherine joined Oxfordshire County Council in 2001 as a qualified social worker in the sensory impairment team.  In 2008 she qualified as a deafblind specialist through completion of the diploma in deafblind studies.  In 2014\, Catherine passed the NVQ level 3/4 BSL course. She is passionate about her role as Deafblind Lead and feels so lucky to say she loves her job!  She is also a Best Interest Assessor having completed the graduate certificate in professional practice. \nBernadette Wakeling London Borough of Barking & Dagenham \nBernadette is a Dual Sensory Worker and works with adults who have a sight and/or hearing loss with ages ranging from 18 to 107! She has the pleasure of meeting people from all walks of life with varying degrees of ready-made life skills and autonomy that impacts on the challenges people face. \nBernadette’s role is to identify and meet the needs of people with combined sight and hearing loss. She does this through various projects and events\, groups\, drop-in services\, referrals\, signposting\, and service interventions. \n\nClick here to book your place!  \n\n  URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/deafblindness-and-the-care-act-2014-your-legal-responsibilities/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Event-graphic_-Deafblindness-and-the-Care-Act-2014-logos-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240605T102022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T102022Z UID:10000098-1721746800-1721750400@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech - Orbit Research DESCRIPTION:TechTalk – Orbit Research Tuesday\, 23rd July 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nOrbit Research develops and manufactures innovative and affordable products that enable independent lifestyles for people who are blind or visually impaired. \nVenkatesh Chari from Orbit Research has agreed to demonstrate their latest Braille readers\, magnifiers\, apps\, and more! \nClick here to register URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-orbit-research/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240603T151031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T151031Z UID:10000095-1724335200-1724338800@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech - HumanWare DESCRIPTION:TalkTech – HumanWare Thursday\, 22nd August 2:00pm – 3:00pm \nHumanWare is the global leader in assistive solutions for people living with sight loss. HumanWare aspires to improve the quality of life for customers by promoting literacy\, inclusion\, and accessibility. \nChris Moreton and Martin Roberts from HumanWare have graciously agreed to demonstrate their latest low vision and Braille products \nClick here to register. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-humanware/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240603T151448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T151448Z UID:10000096-1725548400-1725552000@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech – Hearing Products International DESCRIPTION:TechTalk – Hering Products International Thursday\, 5th September 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nHearing Products International Limited is the UK’s premium supplier of “own brand” hearing loops\, induction loop systems\, wireless television listeners\, voice amplifiers\, and home alert systems. \nSenior Sales Executive\, Stephen Roden\, has generously agreed to demonstrate the latest products developed to support people with hearing loss. \nClick here to register. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-hearing-products-international/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240915 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240808T091926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T092011Z UID:10000102-1726272000-1726358399@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Swim Serpentine 2024 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/swim-serpentine-2024/ LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2Swim-Serpentine-swimmer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240915 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240808T094859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T094859Z UID:10000109-1726272000-1726358399@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Thames Bridges Trek 2024 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/thames-bridges-trek-2024/ LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Thames-Bridges-Trek-9-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240808T095158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T095158Z UID:10000110-1726272000-1726444799@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Thames Path Challenge 2024 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/thames-path-challenge-2024/ LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Thames-Path-Ultra-Challenge-1-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240807T122817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T121508Z UID:10000101-1727947800-1727974800@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Deafblind UK Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/deafblind-uk-conference/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/shutterstock_2472546847-Conference-image-people-connected-rainbow-doodle-DBUK-colours-2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240605T154006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T154751Z UID:10000099-1729382400-1729468799@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:AJ Bell Great South Run 2024 DESCRIPTION:Sunday 20 October 2024\nTake your running to the next level in Europe’s leading 10 mile running event for Deafblind UK! \nThe AJ Bell Great South Run is an unforgettable event with inspiring history\, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed. Portsmouth’s supporters will line the streets to keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way round\, with blaring music\, cheers\, high fives\, fist bumps all part of the incredible AJ Bell Great South Run experience. \nAnd\, whether you are a first-time fundraiser or a seasoned runner looking to chase a personal best\, running for Deafblind UK will give you that extra motivation to succeed knowing that\, with every step\, you are supporting the care of deafblind people across the UK. \nApply Today! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe Route\nStand alongside 20\,000 fellow runners at the seafront start line and soak in the sunshine. Along the way\, you’ll pass by famous landmarks such as Clarence Pier and Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard with cheering crowds lining the streets before reaching the finish line beside beach at Southsea Pier. \nThe course is fast and flat\, with great views across the Solent of the Isle of Wight and music keeping you going the whole way round. \nCheck out the route here \n\nRun for Deafblind UK\nYou can secure your place on the start line today for free with a commitment to raise at least £250 sponsorship for those living with deafblindness. Deafblind UK have a limited number of charity places in the AJ Bell Great South Run on Sunday 20 October 2024 and places are offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. So\, it is recommended to submit your application early to avoid disappointment. \nApply now! \nor call 01733 973452 or email robert.grew@deafblind.org.uk \nAlready have a place in the AJ Bell Great South Run?\nIf you have your own place in the Great South Run 2024\, we’d love you to run in aid of Deafblind UK! There’s no registration fee or fundraising commitment (simply raise what you can)\, and you’ll receive the same great level of support from our dedicated team. Every £25 raised for your challenge could provide another hour of specialist wellbeing support for someone who is deafblind. \nGet in touch with fundraising today so that we can support you in your training and fundraising journey. \nStart fundraising today! \n\nResources\n\nDownload an official Deafblind UK sponsorship form\nOpen an online sponsorship page with JustGiving\nRead our top tips for raising sponsorship\n\n\n  URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/aj-bell-great-south-run-2024/ LOCATION:Portsmouth\, South Parade\, Southsea\, Portsmouth\, Hampshire\, PO4 0SS\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Great-South-Run-finish-line.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241027 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240808T095426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T095426Z UID:10000111-1729900800-1729987199@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:London Halloween Walk 2024 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/london-halloween-walk-2024/ LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Halloween-walk-5-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240618T084623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T084623Z UID:10000100-1731596400-1731600000@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech - Dolphin DESCRIPTION:TechTalk – Dolphin – Thursday\, 14th November 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nCalum Strong from Dolphin has kindly agreed to provide a demonstration on all things SuperNova – the Windows-based magnification and screen reader software suitable for all levels of deafblindness. Calum will show you how to use SuperNova in everyday scenarios\, from reading and communication to accessing information and entertainment! \nRegister by clicking here. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-dolphin/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240909T074044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T085849Z UID:10000123-1731744000-1731862800@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Run Alton Towers 2024 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/run-alton-towers-2024/ LOCATION:Alton Towers\, Staffordshire\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/rita-Homepage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250110T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20241211T123238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T133717Z UID:10000129-1736496000-1736528400@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Tech Support Surgery DESCRIPTION:Drop into our bi-weekly Zoom sessions for on-the-spot tech support. \nIf you’ve got a specific tech problem or question then come along and we’ll try to find a solution there and then. If we can’t fix it on the spot\, we’ll arrange for you to have some more in depth support another time. \nNo need to register\, just drop in when you need us! \nThese sessions will be held every other Friday\, between 2pm – 4pm. \nClick here to join us.  \nWe’re looking forward to getting you connected! URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/tech-support-surgery/2025-01-10/1/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/x-Tech-drop-in-500x281-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250110T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20241211T123238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T133717Z UID:10000128-1736517600-1736524800@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Tech Support Surgery DESCRIPTION:Drop into our bi-weekly Zoom sessions for on-the-spot tech support. \nIf you’ve got a specific tech problem or question then come along and we’ll try to find a solution there and then. If we can’t fix it on the spot\, we’ll arrange for you to have some more in depth support another time. \nNo need to register\, just drop in when you need us! \nThese sessions will be held every other Friday\, between 2pm – 4pm. \nClick here to join us.  \nWe’re looking forward to getting you connected! URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/tech-support-surgery/2025-01-10/2/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/x-Tech-drop-in-500x281-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20241211T123238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T133717Z UID:10000130-1737727200-1737734400@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Tech Support Surgery DESCRIPTION:Drop into our bi-weekly Zoom sessions for on-the-spot tech support. \nIf you’ve got a specific tech problem or question then come along and we’ll try to find a solution there and then. If we can’t fix it on the spot\, we’ll arrange for you to have some more in depth support another time. \nNo need to register\, just drop in when you need us! \nThese sessions will be held every other Friday\, between 2pm – 4pm. \nClick here to join us.  \nWe’re looking forward to getting you connected! URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/tech-support-surgery/2025-01-24/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/x-Tech-drop-in-500x281-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20250120T170207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T170846Z UID:10000261-1737730800-1737734400@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Job Club DESCRIPTION:James’ online Job Club will be every other Friday and is open to anyone who is affected by sight and hearing loss and is ready to start their journey towards employment – so come and join us! \n“It’s very free-flowing and a way for people to mutually encourage each other on the journey to employment.” – James McVicker \nPart of our unique Employability programme\, designed to guide you through everything you need to know when considering the world of work as someone impacted by deafblindness. We will work with you to develop your knowledge and skills so that you can confidently move towards finding and applying for your dream job! \nFor further info and to join\, email: employability@deafblind.org.uk  URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/job-club/2025-01-24/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tech-support-surgery-10Jan-2-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20241211T123238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T133717Z UID:10000131-1738936800-1738944000@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Tech Support Surgery DESCRIPTION:Drop into our bi-weekly Zoom sessions for on-the-spot tech support. \nIf you’ve got a specific tech problem or question then come along and we’ll try to find a solution there and then. If we can’t fix it on the spot\, we’ll arrange for you to have some more in depth support another time. \nNo need to register\, just drop in when you need us! \nThese sessions will be held every other Friday\, between 2pm – 4pm. \nClick here to join us.  \nWe’re looking forward to getting you connected! URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/tech-support-surgery/2025-02-07/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/x-Tech-drop-in-500x281-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20250120T170207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T170846Z UID:10000262-1738940400-1738944000@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Job Club DESCRIPTION:James’ online Job Club will be every other Friday and is open to anyone who is affected by sight and hearing loss and is ready to start their journey towards employment – so come and join us! \n“It’s very free-flowing and a way for people to mutually encourage each other on the journey to employment.” – James McVicker \nPart of our unique Employability programme\, designed to guide you through everything you need to know when considering the world of work as someone impacted by deafblindness. We will work with you to develop your knowledge and skills so that you can confidently move towards finding and applying for your dream job! \nFor further info and to join\, email: employability@deafblind.org.uk  URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/job-club/2025-02-07/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tech-support-surgery-10Jan-2-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20241202T140631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T124533Z UID:10000126-1740063600-1740067200@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech Webinar – RealSAM DESCRIPTION:TalkTech Webinar – RealSAM – Thursday\, 20th February 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nRealSAM develop voice-controlled smartphones for people who are blind\, visually impaired\, or who would simply find it easier to operate technology by voice. Jake Coles has kindly agreed to showcase the latest RealSAM products\, including the RealSAM phone\, RealSAM Hub and RealSAM Pocket! \nRegister by using the Zoom link below. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-webinar-realsam/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/xTalkTech500x281.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20241211T123238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T133717Z UID:10000132-1740146400-1740153600@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Tech Support Surgery DESCRIPTION:Drop into our bi-weekly Zoom sessions for on-the-spot tech support. \nIf you’ve got a specific tech problem or question then come along and we’ll try to find a solution there and then. If we can’t fix it on the spot\, we’ll arrange for you to have some more in depth support another time. \nNo need to register\, just drop in when you need us! \nThese sessions will be held every other Friday\, between 2pm – 4pm. \nClick here to join us.  \nWe’re looking forward to getting you connected! URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/tech-support-surgery/2025-02-21/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/x-Tech-drop-in-500x281-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20250120T170207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T170846Z UID:10000263-1740150000-1740153600@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Job Club DESCRIPTION:James’ online Job Club will be every other Friday and is open to anyone who is affected by sight and hearing loss and is ready to start their journey towards employment – so come and join us! \n“It’s very free-flowing and a way for people to mutually encourage each other on the journey to employment.” – James McVicker \nPart of our unique Employability programme\, designed to guide you through everything you need to know when considering the world of work as someone impacted by deafblindness. We will work with you to develop your knowledge and skills so that you can confidently move towards finding and applying for your dream job! \nFor further info and to join\, email: employability@deafblind.org.uk  URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/job-club/2025-02-21/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tech-support-surgery-10Jan-2-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20250120T170207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T170846Z UID:10000264-1741359600-1741363200@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Job Club DESCRIPTION:James’ online Job Club will be every other Friday and is open to anyone who is affected by sight and hearing loss and is ready to start their journey towards employment – so come and join us! \n“It’s very free-flowing and a way for people to mutually encourage each other on the journey to employment.” – James McVicker \nPart of our unique Employability programme\, designed to guide you through everything you need to know when considering the world of work as someone impacted by deafblindness. We will work with you to develop your knowledge and skills so that you can confidently move towards finding and applying for your dream job! \nFor further info and to join\, email: employability@deafblind.org.uk  URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/job-club/2025-03-07/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tech-support-surgery-10Jan-2-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20240909T074036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T085755Z UID:10000118-1741507200-1741539600@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Paris Half Marathon 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/paris-half-marathon-2025/ LOCATION:Paris\, Paris\, France ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Paris-half-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20250116T141247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T141247Z UID:10000260-1742482800-1742486400@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech Webinar – Humanware DESCRIPTION:Humanware are leaders in developing tactile innovative products that improve the lives of people living with vision loss and deafblindness. Join Chris Moreton to discover the latest range of inspiring technological solutions that include braille devices\, outdoor orientation assistants\, hand held magnifiers and portable text to speech readers. This will be a great session to attend! \nRegistration link: Let’s Talk Humanware Tech! – 20th March 2025 URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-webinar-humanware/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/xTalkTech500x281.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20250303T120658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120701Z UID:10000134-1742565600-1742572800@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Tech Support Surgery DESCRIPTION:Drop into our bi-weekly Zoom sessions for on-the-spot tech support. \nIf you’ve got a specific tech problem or question then come along and we’ll try to find a solution there and then. If we can’t fix it on the spot\, we’ll arrange for you to have some more in depth support another time. \nNo need to register\, just drop in when you need us! \nThese sessions will be held every other Friday\, between 2pm – 4pm. \nClick here to join us.  \nWe’re looking forward to getting you connected! URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/tech-support-surgery-2/2025-03-21/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/x-Tech-drop-in-500x281-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20250120T170207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T170846Z UID:10000265-1742569200-1742572800@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Job Club DESCRIPTION:James’ online Job Club will be every other Friday and is open to anyone who is affected by sight and hearing loss and is ready to start their journey towards employment – so come and join us! \n“It’s very free-flowing and a way for people to mutually encourage each other on the journey to employment.” – James McVicker \nPart of our unique Employability programme\, designed to guide you through everything you need to know when considering the world of work as someone impacted by deafblindness. We will work with you to develop your knowledge and skills so that you can confidently move towards finding and applying for your dream job! \nFor further info and to join\, email: employability@deafblind.org.uk  URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/job-club/2025-03-21/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tech-support-surgery-10Jan-2-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20241016T161926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T161926Z UID:10000125-1742580000-1742590800@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Peterborough Firewalk DESCRIPTION: URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/peterborough-firewalk/ LOCATION:Peterborough Cathedral\, Minster District\, Peterborough\, Cambridgeshire\, PE1 1XS\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/firewalking-feet-close-up-e1722849791912.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112230 CREATED:20250303T120658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120701Z UID:10000135-1743775200-1743782400@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Tech Support Surgery DESCRIPTION:Drop into our bi-weekly Zoom sessions for on-the-spot tech support. \nIf you’ve got a specific tech problem or question then come along and we’ll try to find a solution there and then. If we can’t fix it on the spot\, we’ll arrange for you to have some more in depth support another time. \nNo need to register\, just drop in when you need us! \nThese sessions will be held every other Friday\, between 2pm – 4pm. \nClick here to join us.  \nWe’re looking forward to getting you connected! URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/tech-support-surgery-2/2025-04-04/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/x-Tech-drop-in-500x281-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR