NEW CLASSES AIM TO HELP VISION IMPAIRED PEOPLE USE TECHNOLOGY TO LEAD INDEPENDENT LIVES
Vision impaired laptop users are being offered the chance to learn how to make their technology work for them, with the launch of a new series of Digital Accessibility Classes in Norwich.
Run by a partnership between sight loss charity Vision Norfolk, Norfolk Adult Education and computing firm IT Norwich, the classes are kicking off with a free taster session on Wednesday 4th December at Vision Norfolk’s Norwich hub.
The aim is to help people living with sight loss make the most of the opportunities laptop-based technology can offer them, with course content tailored to their specific needs.
“Technology is playing a major role in helping people living with sight loss lead independent lives,” said Barbara Dunn, services manager and deputy chief executive at Vision Norfolk.
“These classes, which focus on the using laptops, will guide vision impaired users through a range of accessible digital tools, and suggest tips and techniques to help them get the most out of what technology can do for them.”
Places on the taster session are limited, and must be booked in advance. Participants need to bring their own laptop.
The session takes place on Wednesday 4th December from 10am to 12pm at Vision Norfolk’s Norwich hub in the Bradbury Activity Centre on Edward Street. For more details, and to book a place, email Barbara.dunn@visionnorfolk.org.uk, or call 01603 573000.