A gateway to RSBC services in Wales: Employment; Assistive
Technology; Family Support; Information and
Advice; Activities. In partnership with North Wales Society for the Blind, Vision Support, Wales Council of the Blind, Council for Wales of Voluntary Youth Services Council, Boys and Girls
Clubs of Wales.
Blazie write custom scripts for
screen readers, as well as provide
training teams of software engineers on the latest WCAG guidelines and HTML accessibility practices.
Fully trained volunteers provide
training in basic computer skills, touch typing, use of email and the internet, on a one-to-one basis.
Our
technology support service teaches you to make the most of technology to help you be as independent as possible. From magnification to
voice recognition, we can show you how to make the most of the gadgets you’ve already got or how to use specialist accessibility software.
Vision Support provide digital
training whether you are a complete beginner and want to know about the
technology available or you have a device and you want to make it more accessible/learn how to use the accessibility features. We are able to come to your home and provide one-to-one training. We provide support throughout North-East Wales.
Dolphin assistive
technology products are designed to improve accessibility and independence on computers, for people with a wide range of
vision impairments. This includes
screen readers for people who are blind, and magnification and audio products for people who have partial sight and low vision.
HumanWare develop technological aids enabling people living with
vision impairment to develop their potential, live independently and improve quality of life by promoting literacy, inclusion, and accessibility.
AbilityNet offers a range of free services to enable
disabled people to make use of assitive technologies. These include free factsheets, a telephone
helpline and an on-line
assessment tool.
By using Specialist Employment Advisers, we're able to support people with sight &/or hearing loss, through a range of interventions tailored to the needs and circumstances of the individual. In partnership with Centre of Sign Sight Sound (COS), Merthyr Tydfil Institute for the Blind (MTIB), and Agoriad Cyf, ELITE's role in JobSense is to work with jobseekers who have sight &/or hearing loss. We also work with employers to enable their ability to recruit from a diverse workforce inclusively.
From Dyslexia to Arthritis, to visual and hearing losses, whatever the condition, Microlink can assess, advise, supply, train and support anyone looking to break down a barrier caused by their conditions.
Our
technology service enables individuals to become more independent and access information, and includes specialist
training advice and guidance from an experienced tutor who will work with you through a program of individual learning aims to help you reach your personal goals. We can advise on appropriate technology or software including: accessibility options; magnification and speech software; tablet devices including the iPad and Kindle.
Reinecker offer a wide range of products and individual solutions. This includes optical and electronic magnifiers, desktop
video magnifiers, transportable camera systems, vocal systems and
magnifying Software for PC and MAC. They also offer individual consulting and
training.
Techno Vision Systems Ltd sell
Braille translation software,
Braille embossers, Braille paper,
music products, keyboard enhancements and tactile drawing. They also provide telephone support,
training, repairs and maintenance.
TAVIP's
Technology for Work
Training Course offers members up to 5 hours of free one-to-one training to help them gain the IT skills needed in the work place so that, with other pre-employment support, they are ready to make the step into paid work.
Our IT Officers are able to support you in your own home with computers, tablets and other assistive
technology.
Vision Aid Technologies is one of the largest specialist low vision & blindness product suppliers in the UK. Their range of over 1,000 products are carefully tested & selected from over 100 manufacturers around the world. This gives people the opportunity to view a comprehensive range of products in one location. The range of products include low vision,
braille devices,
video magnifiers, reading machines, access software and more.
