Our Banbury Social Group got to enjoy the sun and nice weather by going on a trip to Blenheim Palace!

We had a fantastic touch tour and a very scenic ride on the train to the butterfly house. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the amazing staff of Blenheim Palace.

Today is #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay and we would like to ask, what does accessibility mean to you?

To us, it means doing everything that's possible to ensure that all people are included in every aspect of society and that everyone receives the support they need.

Thank you so much to the Didcot Community Gospel Choir for raising £800 for us in their Spring Raffle!
The money raised will make a huge difference for visually impaired people throughout #Oxfordshire . Thank you so much for all your support!

A new episode from BBC Radio 4's In Touch has a fantastic discussion about what travel for visually impaired people is like.

Click the link to listen to it: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Today marks the start of #MentalHealth AwarenessWeek and we'd like to highlight the services we provide that promote positive #MentalHealth .
We have a counselling service, numerous social groups, a befriending service, and much more!

myvision.org.uk/supporting-you…

Summer is almost here, which means it's time to find sunglasses that will not only match your snazzy summer outfits but also protect your eyes from the sun.
Our Cocoon sunglasses protect your eyes and are built to last!
Get in touch to come try out which glasses are best for you.

The iPad is an amazing tool with many features that can life much easier for visually impaired people.
If you would like to know more about these features, we've made a comprehensive guide to Apple iPad accessibility features.
Click the link to read more:
myvision.org.uk/comprehensive-…

Join us for an exciting day at the Bicester Clip N’ Climb on 30th May from 9:00am – 10:30am.
Never been to a clip n’ climb? or are you a seasoned pro? We have a completely FREE activity morning for our young people and children

Click here for more info: myvision.org.uk/event/children…

'The Guardian view on disability benefit reform: the latest proposals are dangerously out of touch.'

Read more about the GOV.UK's proposal to withdraw #PIP payments below: theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

It's #NationalWalkingMonth and our volunteer, Jo, is preparing to do the #WalkTheWightChallenge for us!
Jo said, 'It's a step out of my comfort zone and people should donate because of the excellent work MyVision does.'
Click to donate to Jo's challenge: justgiving.com/page/joanna-ba…

Visually impaired people love fashion too Vogue Magazine! If you add #AltText to your posts so many more people would get included on the #MetGala action.

We've added it to the photo from this post to show how it can be utilised.

The GOV.UK is currently doing an open consultation regarding disability benefits.

Click the link below and make sure that your voice gets heard: gov.uk/government/con…

Would you like to take advantage of the warmer weather and do some cycling?
Join #BikeOxford ! And why not raise money for a good cause too!
Fundraising for us would make a big difference for visually impaired people in Oxfordshire.
Click here to sign up: bikeoxford.co.uk

It’s election day 🗳️

Polling stations will be open until 10pm this evening

REMEMBER you must bring photo ID to vote at a polling station.

Watch the video below to view the changes being made to polling stations⬇️

You told us the top three things that stop you from walking more.

Check out our #Try20 tips to find easy ways to fit 20 minutes of walking or wheeling into your day.

livingstreets.org.uk/try20

#NationalWalkingMonth

Avril is one of our incredible befrienders.

“I feel privileged that I have been able to help. I look forward to our weekly walks. I really can recommend becoming a befriender for MyVision,' she said.
Click here to find out more about volunteering for us: myvision.org.uk/support-us/vol…

This isn't a good use of alt text Sky Bet Championship.

Who's in the lead? Who's about to get relegated? Your visually impaired followers aren't told anything through your post.
Here's a guide we made which will hopefully help you make your posts more accessible: myvision.org.uk/a-guide-to-alt…

The Tactile Universe team at University of Portsmouth has been shortlisted for a RNIB #SeeDifferently Award.

Click the link to read more about this fascinating project that is making the world more accessible for people with visual impairments: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Let off some steam at our excursion to the Didcot Railway Centre on 29th May!

You’ll be able to go for rides on trains and explore many exciting sections of the museum.

Click the link for more info and to find out how you can sign up: myvision.org.uk/event/didcot-r…