WORLD BRAILLE DAY 2025
Every year, on January 4th, we celebrate World Braille Day to honour Louis Braille, who invented the Braille system at the age of just 14 years old. This tactile writing system, made up of patterns of raised dots, has revolutionized communication for blind and visually impaired individuals. World Braille Day highlights the importance of accessibility […]
EYECAN’s 200 CLUB
In 2025, please support Jersey’s only sight impairment charity and purchase a ticket to join our 200 Club. For just £24, you will be entered into 12 monthly draws with the exciting opportunity to win one of the following prizes: 1st Prize = £100 2nd Prize = £75 3rd Prize = £25 Terms and conditions […]
You & EYE 2025
Our successful drop-in sessions will continue in 2025 and we will be at Windward House on the first Friday of every month from 12 midday till 1.15pm. All are welcome to attend to meet our team, socialise with peers and chat about how we can help. Please get in touch for any further information. Dates […]
Embrace Our Difference 3rd December 2024
Embrace our Difference 2024 is a celebration of diversity and inclusivity which takes place on 3rd December this year. This annual event showcases the inspiring work being undertaken by third sector organisations to support individuals with disabilities, and this year’s focus is on the power of collaboration in fostering greater inclusion. We are delighted to […]
Annual General Meeting Wednesday 20th November 2024
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Jersey Blind Society t/a EYECAN Members are notified that the 138th Annual General Meeting of the Jersey Blind Society (“the Society”) will be held at: Westlea Centre, Rue du Huquet, St Martin JE3 6HU On: Wednesday 20th November 2024 commencing at 2pm AGENDA Apologies for absence To approve the minutes of the […]
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 […]
