BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Deafblind UK - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Deafblind UK 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:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T150000 DTSTAMP:20240603T151031Z 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:20240624T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T150000 DTSTAMP:20240611T100441Z 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:20240306T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T140000 DTSTAMP:20240103T120729Z CREATED:20240103T120729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T120729Z UID:10000091-1709730000-1709733600@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TechTalk – Synapptic DESCRIPTION:Synapptic specialises in screen reading software to support people with sight loss. Adrian from Synapptic will go through the use of Snyapptic on various devices to carry out every day activities. \nThis is a virtual event hosted on Zoom. Find the link below. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/techtalk-synapptic/ 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:20240208T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T140000 DTSTAMP:20231212T151507Z CREATED:20231130T150750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T151507Z UID:10000090-1707397200-1707400800@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech – Dolphin DESCRIPTION:Oliver Crane from Dolphin has kindly agreed to provide a demonstration on all things GuideConnect – the Windows based magnification and screen reader software suitable for all levels of deafblindness. Oliver will show you how to use GuideConnect in every day scenarios\, from reading an email to using your TV! \nSign up by following the Zoom link below. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/techtalk-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:20240111T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T140000 DTSTAMP:20231212T151542Z CREATED:20231130T150645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T151542Z UID:10000089-1704978000-1704981600@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech – VisionAid DESCRIPTION:VisionAid is a family-run business specialising in low vision and blindness products. Product Manager\, Ellis Ellis has kindly agreed to provide a demonstration on VisionAid’s most interesting products and also give us a glimpse at any new devices on the market! \nSign up by following the Zoom link below. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/techtalk-visionaid/ 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:20231005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231006 DTSTAMP:20230523T145820Z CREATED:20230516T133624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T145820Z UID:10000084-1696464000-1696550399@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Deafblind Conference 2023 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/deafblind-conference-2023/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DB-Con-logo-2023-purple.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T140000 DTSTAMP:20230502T105151Z CREATED:20230502T105151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T105151Z UID:10000083-1694689200-1694700000@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TechTalk webinar: Xrai Glass DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, virtual webinar with Deafblind UK and Xrai Glass! This event is on the 14th September 2023\, from 11am until 12pm. \nPlease click here to register online. \nYou can also call us on 0800 132320 or email digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk to book your free ticket. \nThis virtual event will be held on Zoom. \n  \nAbout\nWe are delighted to be joined by Jacqui Press- Chief Brand Officer for XRAI Glass  – an app that’s uses Augmented reality to turn speech into captions in real time. Packed with features such as language translation and AI assistance\, XRAI Glass have also partnered with nReal Augmented reality glasses. When the app is paired to the glasses\, the user can experience the captions in 3D right in front of their eyes. Amazing! URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/techtalk-webinar-xrai-glass/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230720T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230720T140000 DTSTAMP:20230502T105736Z CREATED:20230502T104543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T105736Z UID:10000082-1689850800-1689861600@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TechTalk webinar: Dolphin Software DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, virtual webinar with Deafblind UK and Dolphin Software! This event is on the 20th July 2023\, from 11am until 12pm. \nPlease click here to register online. \nYou can also call us on 0800 132320 or email digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk to book your free ticket. \nThis virtual event will be held on Zoom. \n  \nAbout\nDave Salisbury is no stranger to our TechTalk webinar series. We look forward to getting an overview on their latest and popular range of specialist software solutions for those living with low vision and blindness. Welcome back Dave! URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/techtalk-webinar-dolphin-software/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T120000 DTSTAMP:20230417T120819Z CREATED:20230417T120819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T120819Z UID:10000081-1687431600-1687435200@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TechTalk webinar: GetSafeOnline DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, virtual webinar with Deafblind UK and GetSafeOnline! This event is on the 22nd June 2023\, from 11am until 12pm. \nPlease click here to register online. \nYou can also call us on 0800 132320 or email digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk to book your free ticket. \nThis virtual event will be held on Zoom. \n  \nAbout\nPaul Bayer is the Senior Online Safety Advisor at Get Safe Online – one of the UK’s leading sources of practical advice to protecting yourself with everything you do online. From how to protect your mobile devices and PC’s to shopping online and using social media safely\, this session will be packed with updated tips and guidance to making us all more cyber aware. We hope you can join Paul in what will be an invaluable session. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/techtalk-webinar-getsafeonline/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230518T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230518T120000 DTSTAMP:20230417T120848Z CREATED:20230417T120334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T120848Z UID:10000080-1684407600-1684411200@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TechTalk webinar: Humanware DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, virtual webinar with Deafblind UK and Humanware! This event is on the 18th May 2023\, from 11am until 12pm. \nPlease click here to register online. \nYou can also call us on 0800 132320 or email digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk to book your free ticket. \nThis virtual event will be held on Zoom. \n  \nAbout\nHumanware 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! URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/techtalk-webinar-humanware/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230427T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230427T120000 DTSTAMP:20230417T075018Z CREATED:20230417T075018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T075018Z UID:10000079-1682593200-1682596800@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TechTalk webinar: VisionAid DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, virtual webinar with Deafblind UK and VisionAid! This event is on the 27th April 2023\, from 11am until 12pm. \nPlease click here to register online. \nYou can also call us on 0800 132320 or email digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk to book your free ticket. \nThis virtual event will be held on Zoom. \nAbout\nVisionAid are a friendly\, family run business that specialise in finding the best individual solutions from a wide range of accessible technology that they offer. They will be on hand to talk us through a selection of these latest offerings – including: digital magnifiers\, solutions from the emerging world of wearables\, popular mobile phones devices and the latest handheld media players. It’s great to have them back! URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/techtalk-webinar-visionaid/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023 DTSTAMP:20220929T115910Z CREATED:20220929T114605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T115910Z UID:10000078-1666396800-1666483199@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:World Gaming Day 2022 DESCRIPTION:Join Deafblind UK for World Gaming Day 2022! \nAre you a dab hand at Mario Kart? Or is Scrabble more your thing? \nWhatever your choice of game we’d like you to host your own World Gaming Day on Saturday 22nd October to raise money for Deafblind UK. Invite your friends\, play your favourite games and encourage them to donate to your page. Just click here to get started. \n  URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/world-gaming-day-2022/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Banner-Image-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221006T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221006T170000 DTSTAMP:20220606T110916Z CREATED:20220407T112317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T110916Z UID:10000072-1665046800-1665075600@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Deafblind Convention: Embracing Change DESCRIPTION:The hugely popular Deafblind Convention is back and bigger than ever! We will be joined by world class speakers who will focus on the topic of ‘Embracing Change’. \nDeafblindness brings constant change; it’s an ever-evolving cycle and those who live with it have to manage\, cope and adapt. Change is everywhere\, from changing the way you do everyday tasks to learning new skills and communication methods and facing a global pandemic. \nThis event will explore how deafblindness forces us to change and how a changing world impacts deafblindness. \nThis is an online event\, meaning you can join us for as much or as little as you like\, all from the comfort of your own home. \nBSL interpreters\, lipspeakers and captions will be available at all talks on the day. \n  \nTo register your interest in this event\, please complete this form and we will contact you closer to the time! \n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 2\n \n \n 50%\n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Title(Required)Please selectMrMissMrsMsMxDrOtherFirst name(Required)Surname(Required)Please tell us your title(Required)Email address(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n By submitting this form\, you consent to be contacted by email for the purpose of attending the Deafblind UK conference. 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Find out more today about joining in with our next Zoom call! \nOur groups take place fortnightly on Tuesdays at 2pm. Along with a friendly chat with other BSL users\, you can enjoy guest speakers covering a wide range of topics from online safety to fitness and nutrition! \nThe next sessions take place on: \n\n14th June\n28th June\n12th July\n26th July\n9th Aug\n23rd Aug\n6th Sept\n20th September\n4th October\n18th October\n\nTo find out more and book your space at our next group please email: groups@deafblind.org.uk. \nWe look forward to welcoming you soon! URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/fortnightly-online-bsl-group/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/surface-HJgaV1qjHS0-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220421T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220421T120000 DTSTAMP:20211216T143735Z CREATED:20211216T143735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T143735Z UID:10000070-1650538800-1650542400@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech: BrightSign Glove DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nThe BrightSign glove translates any sign language into speech – even your own! Hadeel Ayoub is the company founder and Erhan Uckun is Director of Business development for BrightSign. We are really looking forward to hearing more from them about this latest innovation and how its companion app can give access to other features such as different voice choices\, real time language translation and supporting text output. A great session to look forward too! \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-brightsign-glove/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T120000 DTSTAMP:20211216T143520Z CREATED:20211216T143520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T143520Z UID:10000069-1646910000-1646913600@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech: RNIB Technology for Life Team DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nToday we welcome back Mo and Mark from the RNIB Technology for Life Team. As always they are keen to share their latest technological developments that we can all benefit from in our daily lives. We warmly invite them back! \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-rnib-technology-for-life-team/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220210T120000 DTSTAMP:20211216T143244Z CREATED:20211216T143244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T143244Z UID:10000068-1644487200-1644494400@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech: Taira Tech DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nTaira Tech is a family run business based in Lincolnshire. Mo and Omar are passionate about helping people who live with sensory loss with technology. They offer a range and products and services and they will be on hand during this session to tell you more. \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-taira-tech/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T120000 DTSTAMP:20211216T143015Z CREATED:20211216T143015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T143015Z UID:10000067-1648119600-1648123200@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech: Advanced Bionics DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nToday\, we are really excited to be joined by Advanced Bionics – cochlear implant providers for the NHS and the private sector. They will outline how much cochlear implant technology has advanced in the last 30 years\, explain how cochlear implants systems work and give valuable advice and information to assist you on every step of your journey to hearing. \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-advanced-bionics/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220113T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220113T120000 DTSTAMP:20211216T142640Z CREATED:20211216T142640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T142640Z UID:10000066-1642071600-1642075200@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech: Russ Palmer  DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nWe are delighted to be joined by deafblind musical therapist and singer-songwriter Russ Palmer. A researcher in the field of social – haptic communication\, Russ explores the ‘feeling’ of musical vibrations through musical expression and therapy and draws upon his own experiences as a cochlear implant user. A fascinating session! \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. \n  URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-russ-palmer/ LOCATION:Virtual event ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T120000 DTSTAMP:20211216T142355Z CREATED:20211216T142355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T142355Z UID:10000065-1643281200-1643284800@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech: Sight and Sound DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nIn this session\, we are delighted to welcome back assistive technology specialists Sight and Sound who will once again focus on a selection of  product solutions from their product store to support people living with sight and hearing loss. Welcome back! \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-sight-and-sound/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220224T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220224T120000 DTSTAMP:20211216T142047Z CREATED:20211216T142038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T142047Z UID:10000064-1645700400-1645704000@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech: British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nBWBF are a longstanding national charity specialising in the free loans of specially adapted radio equipment for people living with sensory loss. Simon will tell us more about their products and how you can benefit from their personalized services. \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-british-wireless-for-the-blind-fund-bwbf/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T143000 DTSTAMP:20211110T152211Z CREATED:20211110T151855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T152211Z UID:10000063-1638363600-1638369000@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:Leeds for All - Navigating the New World DESCRIPTION:Deafblind UK and BID Services are delighted to be hosting an online session as part of celebrations to mark International Day of Disabled People. \nThe event will be focused on learning about how the pandemic affected the everyday lives of people with sight and/or hearing loss and the challenges they now face in re-integrating with their communities. \nIt will feature an open discussion with attendees about what they could do to contribute locally to help to make the response plan more effective. \nWe are warmly inviting you to join us for the event\, which will be informal\, friendly and constructive. We hope you (or any fellow colleagues) are able to join. \nTo book your place at this free online event\, please click here. \nWe very much look forward to meeting you and discussing how we can all make Leeds\, and the UK as a whole\, a better place for everyone living with sensory loss. \nFor more information please email Mike Wycherley\, Head of Regional Services for Deafblind UK: Michael.Wycherley@deafblind.org.uk URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/leeds-for-all-navigating-the-new-world/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IDODP-LOGO-e1636557714216.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211209T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211209T120000 DTSTAMP:20211109T104041Z CREATED:20211109T103848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T104041Z UID:10000062-1639047600-1639051200@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech – RNIB Technology for Life DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome the return of Mo and Mark from the RNIB Technology for Life team. They will share their ‘Top 6 pieces of Tech for Christmas!’  – so if you are looking for ideas for that perfect gift to add to your xmas list this will be a great session to attend. They may even throw in a couple of bargain buys too! \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/rnib-technology-for-life-team/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211115T120000 DTSTAMP:20211108T142926Z CREATED:20211108T142926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T142926Z UID:10000061-1636970400-1636977600@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech - RNIB Technology for Life DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nIn this session we will be joined by Mo and Mark from the RNIB Technology for Life team and will focus on RNIB audio products and services. This will include how to access their flagship RNIB reading services through their new RNIB Talking Books Amazon Echo Alexa skill. We will also cover accessible DAB radios and how to access to the rich back catalogue of RNIB tech podcasts and other accessible apps.  \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-rnib-technology-for-life/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211031T170000 DTSTAMP:20210825T144829Z CREATED:20210825T144652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T144829Z UID:10000060-1633075200-1635699600@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:250km Your Way DESCRIPTION:Can you go the distance? Join us for ‘250km Your Way’ in October!\nWalk\, run\, cycle\, swim\, row or paddle 250km between 1st – 31st October\, and help us to be there for people who are deafblind. This is either a challenge to do on your own\, or form a team of family or friends – do it your way! \nSign up\, for free\, here! \n\nGet active\, get in shape and support a good cause\n\nA fun and rewarding way to get active and get in shape for Christmas!\nDo a bit each day and remember that every dog walk\, school run or trip to the kettle counts!\nEnter on your own to show yourself what you can do\, or team up with colleagues\, friends or family to spread the load\n\nPlus…\n\nComplete the distance to get a certificate\nRaise £50 to receive a medal\nRaise £100 to receive a t-shirt\n\n\nMake a real difference\nThe past 18 months have been exceptionally challenging for us all and we are slowly starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. However\, this is not the case for many people living with sight and hearing loss\, they remain anxious and isolated. Deafblind UK have worked hard to support individuals affected by sight and hearing loss across the UK and Northern Ireland\, but we need your help to ensure that we are able to reach even more people. \nSo\, gather your team\, your family\, your colleagues and neighbours\, don those trainers\, goggles and helmets… and see if you can beat Deafblind UK’s 250km challenge this October. \n\nClick here to register today!  \n\n  URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/250km-your-way/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1170x538-250km-your-way-Enthuse-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T120000 DTSTAMP:20210823T151120Z CREATED:20210823T151109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T151120Z UID:10000059-1637838000-1637841600@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech with Sight and Sound Technologies DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nWe are delighted to be joined by assistive technology specialists Sight and Sound who will introduce us to a range of product solutions to support people living with sight and hearing loss including their latest smart glasses and obstacle detection haptic wrist bands. \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. \n\n  URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-with-sight-and-sound-technologies/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211111T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211111T120000 DTSTAMP:20210810T062322Z CREATED:20210810T062322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T062322Z UID:10000058-1636628400-1636632000@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech with RNIB DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nThe RNIB have recently released their talking books Alexa skill available through Alexa enabled devices such as Amazon smart speakers. RNIB technology specialist Paul Porter will be on hand to show us how over 34\,000 talking books from the RNIB Library can now be accessed through a simple voice command. \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-with-rnib/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T120000 DTSTAMP:20210810T062009Z CREATED:20210810T062009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T062009Z UID:10000057-1636023600-1636027200@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech with GetSafeOnline DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nPaul Bayer is the Senior Online Safety Advisor at Get Safe Online – one of the UK’s leading sources of practical advice to protecting yourself with everything you do online. From how to protect your mobile devices and PC’s to shopping online and using social media safely\, this session will be packed with tips and guidance to making us all more cyber aware. We hope you can join Paul in what will be an invaluable session. \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-with-getsafeonline/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T120000 DTSTAMP:20210810T062404Z CREATED:20210810T061618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T062404Z UID:10000056-1634209200-1634212800@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech with RealSAM DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nJoin Martin Tickle from RealSAM whose really looking forward to coming along and telling us more about the exciting updates and new features of their product range  – RealSAM Pocket and RealSAM hub. \nBoth accessed through voice control – Pocket is billed as a smartphone\, audio book streamer and living assistant all in one whilst the RealSAM hub extends this reach to your Alexa or Google smart speaker. Not to be missed! \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-with-realsam/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210923T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210923T120000 DTSTAMP:20210810T062436Z CREATED:20210810T061313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T062436Z UID:10000055-1632394800-1632398400@deafblind.org.uk SUMMARY:TalkTech with GiveVision DESCRIPTION:Our free TalkTech webinars showcase some of the most advanced technology on the market for people who have sight and hearing loss. The webinars are led by Tim Locke\, our Digital Inclusion Manager\, and he will introduce you to some of our trusted partners. \nElodie Draperi is the co founder of GiveVision – creators of the SightPlus wearable low vision aids aimed at helping low vision users see more clearly across a range of distances. They have been working closely with Sony UK to develop and manufacture their next generation of the product – helping people living with a wide range of sight conditions. Elodie is kindly joining us to tell us more. \nTo book your place\, either: \nClick here to book online\nCall us on 0800 132320\nEmail: info@deafblind.org.uk. \nIf you need support to use Zoom please contact our helpline on 0800 132 320 or email: digitalinclusion@deafblind.org.uk. URL:https://deafblind.org.uk/events/talktech-with-givevision/ LOCATION:Virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://deafblind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TalkTech-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deafblind UK":MAILTO:info@deafblind.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR