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 ...
New Computer Software, by Bronagh Lynch.Hello everyone, I am sooo excited to tell you about a newcomputer programme software called Guide. It is really very easyto follow, the easiest software that I have used. It has a built inreader, so, for those who do not require magnification, allinstructions are automatically read out to you and, for those whocan avail of magnification you can enlarge the text.The following is a testimonial from a service user who now usesGuide:“Despite wanting to keep in touch with my son and grandchildren, Iput off learning to use a computer for years. I always thought I‟dbreak it, but Guide has given me the confidence to have a go; it‟sreally reassuring to know I can‟t go wrong. At the start I justwanted to e-mail friends but now I use the internet for informationand have even done shopping.”Many of you who use specialist computer software programmeswill know just how expensive they can be; this software is muchcheaper than you would normally expect it to be.So why not give it a try. Please phone Bronagh at ConifersResource Centre on 028 30250800 to arrange a trial session.Page 24 of 38
Floating Support Service.Floating Support has been established in the Newry & Mournearea for the past three years and is now up and running in theCraigavon and Banbridge area. The service is funded inpartnership with Northern Ireland Housing Executive and theSouthern Health and Social Care Trust. The primary aim is to helppeople with a sensory disability to live independently by providing arange of information and support including:- Advice and Assistance with housing issues – i.e. grants,repairs, disputes and re-housing- Managing tenancy agreements- Benefit advice and information- Home security- Budget management- Help with developing and sustaining social life skills inhousehold management and independent living- Advocacy and support with statutory and voluntary agencies.For further information or to discuss housing related issues pleasecontact either Margaret or Patricia at the Conifers on 028 30832711.Page 25 of 38
- Page 1 and 2: Visual Disability News: Winter 2010
- Page 3 and 4: UP, UP AND AWAY, by Bernie SloanAno
- Page 5 and 6: times during this exercise that I w
- Page 7 and 8: These experiences seem to happen wh
- Page 9 and 10: A Volunteer’s tale, by Noeleen.A
- Page 11 and 12: New RNIB StaffOver the last number
- Page 13 and 14: makes you noticed, the stigma of ha
- 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
- Page 21 and 22: We realise that in the past there h
- Page 23: “I have learned something I never
- Page 27 and 28: towards engaging with the community
- Page 29 and 30: The project will be delivered by RN
- Page 31 and 32: Are you a Donkey lover?Dr Elizabeth
- Page 33 and 34: In 1965 I auditioned for a talent c
- Page 35 and 36: In 2004 Brendan‟s good friend Jim
- Page 37 and 38: Lucky Dip OmeletteIngredients:2-3 e
New Computer Software, by Bronagh Lynch.Hello everyone, I am sooo excited to tell you about a newcomputer programme software called Guide. It is really very easyto follow, the easiest software that I have used. It has a built inreader, so, for those who do not require magnification, allinstructions are automatically read out to you <strong>and</strong>, for those whocan avail of magnification you can enlarge the text.The following is a testimonial from a service user who now usesGuide:“Despite wanting to keep in touch with my son <strong>and</strong> gr<strong>and</strong>children, Iput off learning to use a computer for years. I always thought I‟dbreak it, but Guide has given me the confidence to have a go; it‟sreally reassuring to know I can‟t go wrong. At the start I justwanted to e-mail friends but now I use the internet for information<strong>and</strong> have even done shopping.”Many of you who use specialist computer software programmeswill know just how expensive they can be; this software is muchcheaper than you would normally expect it to be.So why not give it a try. Please phone Bronagh at ConifersResource Centre on 028 30250800 to arrange a trial session.Page 24 of 38
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