Join Natural England as they host an insightful webinar focused on enhancing the accessibility of green and blue spaces (including forests, allotments, lakes, and the sea) for individuals with visual impairments. Our speakers and panellists will delve into the findings of a recent report, share innovative pilot projects, and discuss strategies for overcoming barriers to nature experiences for people who have visual impairments and disabilities more broadly.
The webinar will be recorded.
Agenda
10:30-10:35 am | Introduction and housekeeping
10:35-10:55 am | Findings from report ‘Creating More Accessible Green & Blue Spaces: Understanding the experiences of people with visual impairments that visit green and blue spaces’
Dr Louise Montgomery, Natural England
Dr Anant Jani, University of Oxford
Anita Lightstone, MyVision Oxfordshire
10:55-11:15 am | MyVision Oxfordshire Green Walks Pilot Project: Implementing the Recommendations
Anita Lightstone, MyVision Oxfordshire
Devante Claridge, MyVision Oxfordshire
Claire Merritt, MyVision Oxfordshire
11:15-11:45 am | RNIB and RSPB Northern Ireland Pilot Project: Exploring the barriers to nature experiences on RSPB reserves for people with sight loss and improve access for all
Fiona Joyce, RNIB Northern Ireland
Dawn Hopper, RNIB
Anne Cahill, RSPB Northern Ireland
John Dowswell, RSPB UK
11:45 am -12:00 pm | Discussion Panel & Attendee Questions
Kerry Frith, Fight for Sight & Vision Foundation
Dr Anant Jani, University of Oxford
Anita Lightstone, MyVision Oxfordshire
Devante Claridge, MyVision Oxfordshire
Claire Merritt, MyVision Oxfordshire
Fiona Joyce, RNIB Northern Ireland
Dawn Hopper, RNIB
Anne Cahill, RSPB Northern Ireland
John Dowswell, RSPB UK
