I.T. Event Bedfordshire (Exhibition) United Kingdom


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Date: 5th September 2012

Time: 10:00 to 15:00

Venue: Adult Skills and Community Learning Centre,
Kingsland Centre, Parkside Drive,
Houghton Regis, United Kingdom. LU5 5PY

Event description:

The aim of the IT day is:

  • To provide an opportunity for blind & visually impaired people to explore what is available to help them access IT
  • To learn about the benefits of IT for blind and visually impaired people & its potential for increasing independence - eg. re producing legible written communications, reading, contact with others, shopping, banking, research, study, making travel plans etc.
  • To meet other visually impaired people and become inspired by their achievements
  • To find out about IT support, clubs, classes etc around Bedfordshire

Available throughout the day:

  • Refreshments
  • Equipment & software to try out
  • Advice, information and demonstrations from suppliers
  • Advice, guidance & support from IT club volunteers
  • Talking to other visually impaired or blind IT users

In addition:

There will be a programme of brief introductory presentations by volunteers (visually impaired & sighted), suppliers and other Visually impaired people.

Talks

  • 10.00- 10.20 - Welcome & Opening - Guests?
  • 10.20- 10.40 - Free software and downloads - IT club volunteers
  • 11.00 - 11.20 - Screen magnification
  • 11.20-11.40 - Computing when totally blind

Ticket arrangements: Free Admission

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