Devon In Sight

27/05/2026

To celebrate the incredible work volunteers carry out in our community, Specsavers Tiverton are offering free OCT scans to all volunteers who make an appointment to have their eyes tested throughout June.👏🏼

What is an OCT Scan? Learn how this advanced technology helps protect eye health on the Specsavers website - https://www.specsavers.co.uk/eye-test/oct-scan 👁️

How to Claim: Volunteers just need to book in for an eye test, mention who they volunteer for and take some form of ID (such as a badge) to their appointment.

To find out more contact Specsavers Tiverton on: 01884 242 222 ☎️

26/05/2026

Want to help shape the future of accessible film? 🎬🎧

The Enhancing Audio Description team at the University of York is wrapping up years of groundbreaking research into 3D sound, sound design, and first-person narration. They’ve created a format that allows visually impaired, and sighted loved ones, to enjoy films together!! 🤗

They are asking people with lived experience to complete an online questionnaire to provide constructive feedback.

👀 Who they are looking for: Screen-reader/accessibility users, friends & family, and creative industry professionals.
🎧 What they are wanting: Listen to a short film using your headphones (links to these films are available when you open the questionnaire). You will then be asked to complete a short, anonymous questionnaire (approx. 10–30 mins total, depending on the film you choose to watch).

Your voice matters. Let's help them finish this project with a bang!💥

🔗 Tap the top link in our bio to take part - Help shape the future of accessible film and television 🎧

21/05/2026

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day ( )! 🌍✨

We live in a world where technology is at our fingertips... but is it built for everyone? 👀 We believe tech is at its best when it's accessible to all!

Swipe for our top tips on how to make your content more accessibility-friendly! 🤗

What does digital accessibility mean to you? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

21/05/2026

Mark Your Calendars ✏️

Next stop for our Living Well with Sight Loss Event is 🥁 TOTNES, South Hams.

What you need to know:
📅 Thursday 11th June 2026
🕙 Starts at 10am, closes at 2pm
📍 Totnes Civic Hall, Market Square, Totnes TQ9 5SF
🚘 There is a pay and display car park behind the venue
☕ Tea and Coffee will be available
®️ You can register for this event by calling - 01392 876 666 - or by completing our online form (link can be found in our bio!) Please note: All attendees must register beforehand

Want to know more? Give us a call on 01392 876 666 or email us at [email protected]

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends and family 💙

We hope to see you there! 😁

18/05/2026

📢 Update on Living Well with Sight Loss Event (Westward Ho!)

🚨 CANCELLED 🚨

Unfortunately, we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel our upcoming 'Living Well with Sight Loss' event in Westward Ho! due to lack of registrations. We apologise for this cancellation and any inconvenience it may cause.

We are still here to support you! If you were hoping to attend this event to gain invaluable advice, resources, or just to have a chat, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.

You can do so by...
☎️ Calling our helpline on 01392 876 666
🖱️ Emailing us on [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp us on 07702 674690
📩 Sending us a DM
🌐 Or heading to our website - www.devoninsight.org.uk
You can find all ways of contacting us, and more, through the link in our bio!

If you would like to be kept up to date about our future events, you can complete our online form to register your interest, you will then be the first to know about what we have coming up! - Click the link in our bio and head to 'future events' for more information.

Thank you, from the Devon in Sight team 💙

12/05/2026

🚨 Check out the latest edition of In Vision magazine! 🚨

✨ We say hello to our new CEO, Richard Pike
✨ We share the latest news in the world of visual impairment, including an update on 'Access to Work'
✨ We offer information on our favourites mobile apps
✨ We even have a brand new feature! 👀

Want your copy? You just need to subscribe to our mailing list.

Call us today on 01392 876 666 to make sure you never miss out on In Vision!

In Vision: Issue 47 ➡️ https://devoninsight.org.uk/in-vision-magazine-summer-2026

01/05/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Tuesday 19th May 2026! 🗓️

We are heading to Westward Ho! for our next Living Well with Sight Loss event 😁

Our event will kick off at 10am and will finish around 2pm.

We will be joined by a host of exhibitors including Age UK Devon, Associated Optical, Blind Veterans UK, Devon Carers at Westbank, Devon In Sight, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Guide Dogs UK, HumanWare, SpaMedica, Thomas Pocklington Trust - ‘Works for Me’ Programme, Torridge Talking Newspaper.

If you would like to join us on the day, call us to register your interest on 01392 876 666
Alternatively you can register online - just click the link and complete the form ➡️ https://forms.gle/WVALgDshk7Xn6HoUA

if you, or someone you know, are based in North Devon and want support on all things sight loss, you won't want to miss this! 💙

Charity-led event aims to connect those affected by sight loss with the experts to help improve everyday life

20/04/2026

📢 Calling all those living in North Devon!

We are heading to Westward Ho! for our next event. The details:
📆 Tuesday 19th May 2026
📍 Westward Ho! Baptist Church
🕙 10am till 2pm (pop in when it suits you)

(These events are open to anyone, so please help to spread the word and share this post!)

Our Living Well with Sight Loss Events are designed to connect the community with the experts. It is your opportunity to meet with our knowledgeable exhibitors, the Devon in Sight team and some of our wonderful clients.

If you or someone you know would like to join us, make sure you give us a call to register your interest, on 01392 876 666 ☎️

If you would prefer to register online, you can find the registration form through the link in our bio - under 'Future Events' 😁

Watch this space for an update on our exhibitors 👀

16/04/2026

We are extremely excited to share the news that Emily will be taking part in the Great West Run half marathon to fundraise for Devon in Sight! 👏🏼

Emily shares her motivation: ‘Through my work as an Optometrist in Specsavers, I see first hand the impact that sight loss can have on people’s lives. It’s not just about vision, it can affect independence, confidence, mental health, and daily activities that many of us take for granted.

Devon in Sight provides vital support, advice, and resources to help people adapt, stay independent, and feel less alone. The work they do genuinely makes a difference to so many people and families.’

We want to say a massive thank you to Emily for making us her chosen charity!

If you would like to sponsor Emily, to help her reach her goal, you can do so on her JustGiving page ➡️www.justgiving.com/page/emily-bennett-1