Road Safety Week
STOP LOOK? LISTEN People with visual impairment may struggle to see things that you or I take for granted. Just because you can see them, doesn’t mean that they can see you. On Road Safety Week we ask all road users to assist islanders with visual impairment by turning on lights in dull conditions, stop […]
Autumn Members’ Newsletter
Hello to all friends of EYECAN. There’s lots to tell you about in this edition of our Newsletter. New CEO Firstly, let me introduce myself; my name is Mark Coxshall and I’ve been EYECAN’s Chief Executive Officer since late July. I’m delighted and privileged to be leading the EYECAN team. My initial impression […]
SHA’S STORY
EYECAN member Sha Khan has been pushing himself to the limits with his running, swimming and cycling. In this article by Move More he explains all. https://movemore.je/real-stories-sha/
Nystagmus Awareness Day
Richard Osman, the television presenter, producer, comedian, director and novelist has nystagmus, which causes his eyes to move or “wobble” constantly.
Fir Cuttings Wanted
WE NEED YOUR HELP ! We are making Christmas wreaths with our members and need fir cuttings. If you are picking up your Christmas tree this weekend, please bear us in mind for any off cuts that you may have as we can put them to good use. Please contact us and we can arrange […]
Essential Oils for Wellbeing Course
Our sense of smell is powerful and there is research that suggests essential oils can improve mental health. Jersey Recovery college are running Essential Oils for Wellbeing – for those with sight loss on Tuesday 8th and 15th November from 2.15 to 4.15 pm at Age Concern, Val Plaisant. This accessible course is being run […]
What are we working on?
Our Activity Club members have been very busy over the past few weeks. Can you guess what they are working on? All will be revealed at the end of August….
EYECAN Summer Lunch
On 16th June EYECAN’s social club members, staff and volunteers enjoyed a beautiful three course lunch in the Rosiere Suite at St. Brelade’s Bay Hotel, Jersey The event, which compensated for all the Christmas meals missed since 2019, was such a success that it looks set to become a fixture. Excellent food and sunshine are […]
Deafblind Awareness Week
Communication Isolation Sight or hearing loss can occur at any time but particularly as people get older. However, some people may experience a loss to both senses, which is termed, dual sensory loss. Individuals with dual sensory loss are greatly disadvantaged because they cannot compensate for hearing or sight loss with a sense that remains […]
Myopia Awareness Week 23rd to 27th May
Responding to increasing rates of short-sightedness in children, Eye specialists and EYECAN are working together to raise awareness of proactive measures to protect against myopia. Myopia, or shortsightedness, occurs when an image does not accurately focus on the back of the eye. Children who are short sighted typically have better near vision than distance vision […]
