Hi,
May I have your comments on the following draft text to replace the existing
text on the FB web site:
The FB-Exchange Club
The Exchange Club is an informal drop-in meeting place for persons living
with varying degrees of sight loss who wish to improve their day to day
experience through technology. Essentially, it is a group of people
exchanging and sharing their knowledge of what has helpful to them and what
they would like help with. The focus is mainly around technology relating
to such equipment as mobile phones with Talks, iPhones with voiceover, and
laptops or desktop computers with NVDA or JAWS, etc.
Many members declare that they have learned so much in a very short time
from colleagues that they, in turn, can help new arrivals with their
technical problems.
Lots of other interesting discussions take place around interesting items
such as visits to art exhibitions, info about libraries, social events
taking place and general exchange of useful information to VIPs. Do check
it out - you might be surprised at what you can offer and what you can
learn.
The Technology Reviewed
Initially, The FB-Exchange Club focused on desktop issues and quickly moved
on to include laptops, iPads, smart phones and fitness devices.
Some of the more significant topics covered to date have included:
* Social Media Platforms;
* iPhones;
* Android Phones;
* Tablets;
* Useful Apps for IOS or Android;
* Troubleshooting;
* Websites;
* VI-friendly Tools and Features;
* Instant Messaging and opportunities of joining in with the global
texting community,
* Skype, WhatsApp and Facetime conferencing
The Wish List
The members of the FB-Exchange Club would like to see:
* All sites become WC3 compliant (as are Government websites
generally);
* A greater understanding amongst providers that they must ensure that
the design and upgrade of their products is compatible with existing
enabling solutions;
* Dedicated call-centre agents who are specifically trained to resolve
the technological problems encountered by people with a visual impairment.
If you have any questions or helpful suggestions, please don't hesitate to
contact us and we will pass them on to the group.
REFERENCE
Click here to read a summary of a talk given by members of FB-Exchange to
the Retina 2015 Public Engagement Day in Croke Park on
Dublin:
The Dublin FB-Exchange Club meets on Monday mornings from 11am to 1pm, at
the Insight Counselling Service at 3rd Floor, 7 Ely Place, Dublin 2.
Cork:
The Cork FB-Exchange Club meets every Saturday in Cork City Library, Grand
Parade, Cork City between 11am and 12.30pm. However the club does not meet
on bank holiday weekends or on the second Saturday of the month.
Contact
If you would like more information on the FB Exchange club near you, please
contact John or Mahon at 01 674 6496 or insight@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:insight@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> .
All the best,
Cearbhall
m +353 (0)833323487 Ph: _353 (0)1-2864623 e: cearbhall.omeadhra@xxxxxxx
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