Hi Jackie, Congratulations, well done girl! all the best Brendan ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie Cairns To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:01 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Off Topic: some good news! Thanks Wendy very much. I came across the site by accident a few years back by doing a search for distance learning courses. The guy who runs it is a journalist, but a decent person, not like a few I know who aren't worth the paper they are printed on. All the materials are delivered in Microsoft Word attachments by Email. You have assignments to do at the end of some of the tutorials, and are graded for each one. When I first contacted Cleland Thom to ask how accessible his materials were, explaining I had no sight, he replied by saying: "That's no problem, let me know if I can make things easier in any way with course literature." Well that was so positive for me that I went onto do a few courses. Once you do one at the going rate, the others become half price. I just enjoy writing on different topics and applying my skills to various styles. My mum died just over a year ago so I had to contend with grieving for her and suffering all the back problems that are a part of my life, so it was nice to start this year right away with something positive and meaningful. I encourage anyone with some interest or the means to have a go. Jackie Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx Skype Name: Cairnsplace ----- Original Message ----- From: Wendy Sharpe To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:18 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Off Topic: some good news! Congratulations. Clever you! I'm glad you got lots of support, and I will be looking at this site to see what it has to offer. Wendy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns Sent: 26 February 2008 11:13 To: Access UK Mailing List Subject: [access-uk] Off Topic: some good news! Hi List Since you have all been very supportive towards me, I just want to share with you the fact I have successfully completed my diploma in Sports Journalism with nine A grades and four B Pluses. After the year I had in 2007, I can tell you this means one heck of a lot to me. If anyone is interested in doing journalism-related courses or training, or writing in general, then www.ctjt.biz is an extremely accessible and decent distance learning provider to use. The guy who runs the business is really hot on accessibility issues, and is most accommodating. I don't know whether people could get funding to do any of these courses through DSA or whatever, but I can't recommend the quality of content and support highly enough. Jackie Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx Skype Name: Cairnsplace __________ NOD32 2902 (20080226) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com