Visual News - Issue 5, Winter 2010 - Southern Health and Social ...
Visual News - Issue 5, Winter 2010 - Southern Health and Social ... Visual News - Issue 5, Winter 2010 - Southern Health and Social ...
Assistive Computer Courses.As many of you will know a specific computer class for people witha visual impairment has been running in the Newry area for sixyears now.The course which encourages people with a visual impairment tolearn computer skills, and help to enhance their quality of lifethrough extended communication techniques via internet and e-mail.The course was established in response to a request from a groupof individuals with a visual impairment living in the area whowanted a computer skills course set up to meet their particularneeds.With the support of Insight Training, the college purchasedspecially adapted software and equipment that allows students tohear the course instruction from customised tapes and whereapplicable to use magnification software.Students progress from becoming competent, keyboard touchtypists to qualifying on the certificated computer course of choice.Two of the students have excelled further, in also achieving theirEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) qualification.Students taking part have made the following comments abouttheir experiences “the class has given me the opportunity tolearn new skills. It has also given me confidence to make newfriends”Another student has found the course a great asset saying “I amnow secretary of two voluntary organisations and learninghow to use the computer has made these roles moreaccessible.” ……..“I have really enjoyed this service provided by SouthernRegional College. We all work at the same level and no-one ismade feel any different”Page 22 of 38
“I have learned something I never thought I would be able todo”More people with a visual impairment are showing an interest inlearning how to use a computer. We would like to take thisopportunity to encourage any of you who have even a slightinterest or who have any questions about computers or trainingcourses to contact any of the Rehabilitation Workers in your localResource Centre. As if there is enough interest it might be possibleto get a class set up in a college near you.Page 23 of 38
- Page 1 and 2: Visual Disability News: Winter 2010
- Page 3 and 4: UP, UP AND AWAY, by Bernie SloanAno
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- Page 9 and 10: A Volunteer’s tale, by Noeleen.A
- Page 11 and 12: New RNIB StaffOver the last number
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- Page 15 and 16: The Cane and Able Club, by June Jac
- Page 17 and 18: Finding your way- the session provi
- Page 19 and 20: The Trust Access Working Group, by
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- Page 31 and 32: Are you a Donkey lover?Dr Elizabeth
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- Page 35 and 36: In 2004 Brendan‟s good friend Jim
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“I have learned something I never thought I would be able todo”More people with a visual impairment are showing an interest inlearning how to use a computer. We would like to take thisopportunity to encourage any of you who have even a slightinterest or who have any questions about computers or trainingcourses to contact any of the Rehabilitation Workers in your localResource Centre. As if there is enough interest it might be possibleto get a class set up in a college near you.Page 23 of 38
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