Hello,
I am not sure if this is the right platform for this, but I will add to this
thread...... I applied for a post at my local RNIB branch near to where I now
live. It was for a technical advisor, basically sales and some tech support. I
come from a background in sales and have supported students at local colleges
since 2005 and had my own accessibility business since 2006. I was given an
interview for mid May and I was in the middle of moving house at the time. On
the day previous to my interview, I was in transit with a lorry load of our
belongings travelling to the new house. I received a phone call asking where I
was, as the interview panel was waiting for me. I explained the day I got was
the next day which they said was the wrong day. They told me they would
reschedule it, which I thought would be in a day or two. They rang the next day
and said it would be at the end of June.
I am not sure how things work, but am pretty sure they wouldn’t delay the
position for over a month. However I went for interview and was not successful.
I asked for feedback, but was told I interviewed well and my answers were
strong, other than I could have kissed ass more for the first question.
I also teach self-defence for visually impaired individuals and non-disabled
alike, and have contacted RNIB to see if they would suggest it to their
subscribers etc....... however this has met a brick wall every time. I feel
that it is now more the image of RNIB that matters more than the grass roots it
needs to represent.
Kindest,
Mike
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<goshawk_on_horseback@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
on this particular occasion, I wouldn't be so quick to lay the blame on
RNIB's doorstep. whilst I am fully aware, that they do a fair amount to earn
there other name, "really not interested in the blind", it does seem to be
the companies they are working with that ask for them, rather than RNIB
themselves.
Simon
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From: "Clive Lever" <clive.lever1955@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2018 9:13 PM
Subject: [access-uk] RNIB and Non-Disclosure Agreements
Hello Simon and all,
I've come across this before, and it concerns me that the RNIB put so many
non-disclosure Agreements (NDA's) in place on the work they are doing to
champion our needs. Whatever happened to the principle of 'nothing about us
without us'? We've heard how so many blind and partially-sighted people have
lost their jobs at the Institute, which may lead to a lessening of the
quality of representation of our needs. Often, blind people think the RNIB
are doing nothing to further their needs. Could this be because we are too
often the last to know what they are up to? 'Rather Not Involve the Blind',
and all that?
Best,
Clive
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goshawk on horseback
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 7:36 PM
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Importance: High
I can't tell you, as there is a NDA attached to the work they are doing.
Simon
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Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 4:23 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Hi Simon,
What have the RNIB achieved so far in the challenge to this issue? I'm not
implying that they haven't. I just want to know more.
Best,
Clive
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goshawk on horseback
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 2:56 PM
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Importance: High
after I had my issue, I did make sure it got well known that these problem
devices were creeping in to places, and the issue did actually get taken on
board by RNIB.
Simon
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Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 1:34 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Hi Jo
Yes I agree, that amount of cash is not a good idea to carry around. I
still think that if we offer to use a debit or credit card by the usual
means, and the shop doesn't accept it, then the onus is on them to make
their service accessible. I wonder if Which? have done anything about this?
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
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Sent: 27 February 2018 13:29
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Cash is probably ok for a meal unless you haven't been able to get to a
service till but I was in an Apple Store and their keypad was completely
flat so I couldn't use it. It took me by surprise and needless to say I
didn't have £700 in cash on me!
Jo
-----Original Message-----
From: Jackie Brown
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 12:19 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Or, better still, why not take some cash?
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
michaelmoorehere@xxxxxxxxx
Sent: 27 February 2018 12:04
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Iain,
That is correct, the speech is silenced, audible clicks are still there and
the screen curtain provides privacy.
Mike
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Iain Lackie
Sent: 27 February 2018 11:49
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
That turns speech off but leaves VoiceOver still running. The screen Curtain
is a function of VoiceOver.
Iain
On 27 Feb 2018, at 11:36 am, <michaelmoorehere@xxxxxxxxx><michaelmoorehere@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
work-around meantime.
Hi,
Don't know how easy this would be, sometimes I turn voice over off
with a double triple tap, this keeps screen curtain on and you can
press the buttons if you listen for the "clicks" working from the
bottom up you can go up the center; 0 8 5 2 and locate the side
numbers too. I know it isn't a perfect option, just trying to get a
was accessible.
Kindest,
Mike
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Sent: 27 February 2018 11:03
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Mike
Not practical
For example, on older touch screen devices, you could use ordinary
headphones.
On more recent ones, they have a bespoke connector
ATB
David W Wood
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Behalf Of michaelmoorehere@xxxxxxxxx
Sent: 27 February 2018 10:57
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Hi,
Would it be an idea to keep a set of earphones handy and ensure the
screen curtain is on when entering details?
Kindest,
Mike
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Sent: 27 February 2018 10:41
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
This is an issue I came across some time ago in a local take out. I
told them the problems, and gave them advice. we came to an
arrangement about payment with an app the shop used, they refunded me
the standing charge for the app if I used that to place order, as the
app
issue to warrant it.
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Clive Lever
Sent: 27 February 2018 10:37
To: vi-genaccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; 'BCAB
Discussion List' <bcab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [access-uk] Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Hello all,
First, please excuse the cross-posting. I apologise in advance,
especially to those who may receive this message three times, once per
list. However, I and a number of others feel this is an important
enough
list (New College Worcester Former Students'
It has come to the attention of members of another list, that some
restaurants and shops are no longer offering chip and PIN machines
when the time comes to pay the bill. Instead, people are being
presented with an IPad belonging to the service provider organisation,
and are expected to type their PIN in on a silent, flat touchscreen.
In one case reported, the customer felt they had no alternative but to
divulge their PIN number to a member of staff. I've seen this in my
mobile phone service provider outlet in town. Has anyone here ever
been embarrassed or frustrated when given an inaccessible piece of
technology through which to make their payments? The people on the
other
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the issue into the light and campaign for change. Yes, I know that
IPads are accessible, but you wouldn't want to turn voiceover on, on
someone else's IPad in an open plan restaurant, and have it announce
your personal details to the world at large as you type. At my Phone
Supplier shop, they suggested turning speech on and playing my input
back through the shop's Public Address system!
Best,
Clive
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