National Eye Health Awareness Week 23rd-29th September
Festival of Words 2024
It has been a pleasure to work with Festival of Words this year, who are committed to ensuring their events are accessible to all. We have delivered sighted guide training to the Committee and Volunteers which ensures our clients will be supported at any event. The festival has also produced an accessible version of their […]
EYE HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 23RD-29TH SEPTEMBER
Eye Health Awareness Week runs from 23rd- 29th September and we have several events planned. These include: A community stand at St. Helier Grande Marche on Wednesday 25th September Attendance at the Festival of Words Michael Rosen events An awareness day at West Centre on Saturday 28th September A demonstration of reading aids at the […]
White Cane Awareness Wednesday 10th July 2024
Our White Cane Awareness event yesterday was a great success, thank you to everyone who joined us and who stopped by to find out more about the services we can provide. Thanks also to BBC Jersey for coming along and chatting to our staff and members about their experience. Watch again from 7.05 minutes on […]
Visit to Government House
This week CEO Mark Coxshall, together with Jennifer Stafford and guide dog Nan were hosted by our patron, His Excellency Vice Admiral Jeremy Kyd CBE and Dr Kyd at Government House, to talk about the great work of our charities EYECAN and Guide Dogs – Jersey. It was an honour to be hosted by two […]
Family Fun Day
Last weekend we held a Family Fun Day for families living with visual impairment. It was a great, fun filled afternoon and wonderful to have some of our children and young people there enjoying themselves. A huge thank you to all our fantastic sponsors, volunteers and supporters. Special thanks to Vibert Marquees Ltd and @laubergedunordjersey […]
GuideDogs UK Sessions
As part of our work with Guide Dogs UK we will be facilitating specialist sessions for children living with visual impairment. The sessions take place on Wednesday 31st July and Thursday 1st August. Run by habilitation specialists with the aim of developing skills through play the days will be a fun, engaging way for our […]
You and EYE Drop in sessions
Our next session of You and EYE is on Friday 5th July from midday. If you are an individual with low vision who would like to chat to our team and meet others please come along. This is a drop-in event so no need to book.
Family Nursing and Homecare Tea Party
A big thank you to Family Nursing & Home Care for inviting us to their Tea Party at Government House last week. Our members enjoyed games and entertainment along with a lovely brunch provided by @bskjsy. [Images show EYECAN members and volunteers seated to round tables in a large marquee enjoying refreshments] #socialise #peersupport #EYECAN […]
EYECAN Solutions 6th June 2024
Thank you to everyone who attended our EYECAN Solutions event last week to make it a great success. With exhibitors from the U.K. showcasing the latest in specialist assistive technology and local provider Technicare sharing some fantastic aids and equipment, we welcomed members, heathcare and education professionals and colleagues from other charities. Our team will […]
