Well said Carol, I have only relied on the help of people on this list plus podcasts and all have been excellent. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 11:12 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Free technology taster events RNIB
Richard,I noticed that you mentioned Applevis. They do a lot of very good podcasts and, if you can take the time to listen and learn gradually, you may well get quite a long way with the phone without actually having to have help from others on an individual basis.Having said that, I know that some people do need some one to one help. I don't know where you are based, but I am already helping to people. If you are near enough to me then maybe I can help you further.Please write directly, if you wish, and let me know where you're based. Carol P Sent from my iPhone using MBraille On 30 Oct 2013, at 11:05 am, Richard King <rking689@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: I think that this is a superb idea, however these need really ought to be made a little more local? I agree that these devices can make such a difference to a VI's life, I include myself in that. The tech that I benefit most from are my set top digibox from TV Onics, JAWS on my PC, my iPhone and my Sonata radio. Oh, and of course, my guide dog! But like the guide dog, these things all require some amount of training and learning. I'd love to learn how to make full use of my iPhone, PC etc but really don't know who to approach on this? I've brought this up many times with my local Sensory Service but it's not something considered part of the council's remit to be offering such, neither is it offered by JCP, unless you're lucky enough to be in work. 1 device I'd love to, firstly be able to afford, and secondly learn the benefits of, is a braille reader such as the braille sense or something similar. I'd also love to know how to use Twitter on my phone but have no idea where to find assistance with this? Yes, there are umpteen podcasts out there in cyber world but some of these, even applevis, do not seem to explain functionality fully, probably due to time constraints etc. Sorry, just a rhetorical rant :) RichOn 10/29/13, Derek Hornby <derek.hornby_uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: The events will be delivered by our technology experts and will address those common queries that all technology beginners have: what's out there for me, where can I get hold of it and how do I use it? Events will include sessions on: * Making sense of mobile phones * Getting online with computers and tablets * Options for reading with eBooks and download audio books Last year, 74 percent of people s aid that they would use or make better use of technology as a result of attending an event. Sign up to RNIB free technology taster events http://rnibnews.org.uk/4V4-1XRBZ-3GTMFM-STMS1-1/c.aspx <http://i.emlfiles1.com/cmpimg/2009/6304/1740345_switchonbar.jpg> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
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