VI Talk

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At Synapptic, we use the latest Android technology to develop easy-to-use Smartphones and Tablet Computers for people who are blind or partially sighted. We believe technology should make life simpler and more fun, which is why we are always keeping an eye on the latest innovations and using the best bits to make our products easy-to-use and more intuitive.We want technology to work for you, which is why all our products put you in the driving seat. Our stylish Smartphones and Tablet Computers are operated using simple menus on a touch screen, allowing you to communicate with friends and family easily and opening up a whole world of music and entertainment at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere. All our products have large print, high contrast controls and come with speech feedback.So whether you want to make a call, send a text, email a photo, search the internet while you’re on the move or simply catch up on your favourite programmes on BBC iplayer, our products will make it easy for you, every step of the way.To find out more information about our products, simply visit our website at www.Synapptic.com or call us onContactSales AddressThe Old Bakery 5 Station Road Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7PX Telephone 0191 909 7 909 Email [email protected] Web Site http://www.synapptic.com

All Formats based at Queen Alexandra College, provides a range of braille, large print and audio services. Transcription Services All Formats professional transcription services meets the needs of large and small organisations throughout the UK. Our expert staff include braille users who will ensure that information is produced accurately, efficiently and cost effectively. Braille and Tactile Signs All Formats are nationally recognised experts on the design and production of braille and tactile signs. Customers include local authorities, the health service, schools and colleges and commercial organisations. Building audits can be arranged. all formats also manufactures standard signs and banners in acrylic and vinyl. Contact All Formats transcription Tel: 0121 428 5018 Fax: 0121 426 635 Email: [email protected] All Formats braille and tactile signs Tel: 0121 428 5050 ext 5336 Fax:0121 428 5039 Email: [email protected] website: www.qac.ac.uk ContactPaul Hopkins AddressQueen Alexandra College Court Oak Road Harborne Birmingham B17 9TG Telephone 0121 428 5018 Fax 0121 426 6359 Email [email protected] Web Site http://www.allformats.org.uk

An independent supplier/manufacturer of technology for people with sight difficulties. Pamtrad are not connected to any one manufacturer and cherry pick their products for QUALITY, VALUE and EASE OF USE. Every product is thoroughly tested and carries CE markings. Check the prices they are invariably always the best. This ensures that you the customer get the best products at the best prices. Check out: NEW: Mercury 10, Mercury 12 for Windows, Mercury Pocket and the Mercury Phone. All include onboard magnification and text-to-speech reader. No internet connection required. New: Aris text-to-speech reader with intelligent assistant (ask it questions and it will give you answers from the internet) iZoom, ReadDesk PC, hand-held electronic magnifiers, TV & PC-Eye, CCTV magnifiers, Miniguide hand-held silent vibrating obstacle detector. ContactAlex Ward or Sue Brewill AddressThe Stables 22 Ruddington Lane Wilford Nottingham NG11 7BH Telephone 0115 981 6636 [email protected] www.pamtrad.co.uk

A visible difference through sport’The work of the charity enables blind and partially sighted people to have the same opportunities as sighted people to access and enjoy sport and recreational activities in the UK.Sport and recreational activities can enhance the lives of people with visual impairments, by improving their health and increasing their social interaction. We encourage adults and children to participate in activities at all levels, from grassroots to the Paralympic Games.AddressPure Offices Plato Close Tachbrook Park Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV34 6WE Telephone 01926 424247 Emai [email protected] Web Site http://www.britshblindsport.org.uk

We've been asked to run our Countdown to Sight Village #C2SV for the fourth year running and it was a pleasure to speak to Karen Easthope who coordinates these events at QAC. There are some new exhibitors for 2017 and we're hoping to interview more than ever. Sight Village Birmingham is taking place on July 18th and 19th this year but if you can't make it, enjoy our countdown and see what charities,organisations and businesses are out there providing services and support to blind and partially sighted people.

Jo is a qualified chef and is visually impaired herself. She talks about setting up her own cookery school and the work is going to be doing for VI Talk. If you're interested in contacting Jo to get some help with cooking, you can email [email protected] .

If you haven't yet got the KNFB reader, then this is a great free alternative. #accessibility #reading #visualimpairment

Helen and Steve Holyer joined Tracy and Jo to chat about the Room Mate and to explain where the idea came from. You can hear a demo of the Room Mate too. To get in touch with the Room Mate team you can visit adiaccess.co.uk or email [email protected] Access had one 10,000 loan from a start-up finance company and Helen received a £4,000 grant during the School for Social Entrepreneurs programme that I completed in 2015. We operate on the Social Enterprise model and do not take a salary for ourselves, we will ultimately, in the not foreseeable future, pay ourselves back the substantial savings that although we have personally invested in the development, manufacture and marketing of RoomMate. All of our income from the sales of RoomMate goes right back into the business so that we can continue to make improvements and manufacture more units. Most SME's fail within the first 2 years of trading, but here we are almost 3 years in and getting more well-known all the time.

Here is round table discussion Jo and Michael held a while back with a few visually impaired parents.

Gavin Neate joined Jo and Tracy to give an update on 2 of the Neatebox projects. It was a flying visit this time as Gavin was out and about but his obvious enthusiasm shines through and compensates for any lack of quality due to connectivity. If you'd like to find out more, visit neatebox.com or you can find Gavin on the VI Talk group.

Angela Smith is the Chief Exec of Friends of Moorfields and gave an informative presentation regarding the services that they can offer and the support that they give to the hospital and it's patients. To contact Angela you can email [email protected]

Laura Hughes from Moorvision kicked off our Open Day with a informative and interactive presentation on services for young people. She also gave us some fascinating statistics relating to visual impairment. If you live in the Devon area and would like to find out more about the services Moorvision can offer to families, check out their web site www.moorvision.org

Jo is a visually impaired chef and is going to be cooking for us every 4 to 6 weeks. Jo is also opening a cookery school in her own home to teach blind and partially sighted people to cook. Building their confidence but also making it an enjoyable experience. You can email Jo at [email protected] The Photo on this recording is of the food the Jo cooked. Risotto with Salmon and Bread and butter pudding

As we know there are many degrees of sight loss and Barrie's story highlights the need for immediate action if anything changes with your eyes or sight. Barrie also tells us that sometimes the treatment can be extremely difficult to cope with. #eyeconditionseries #sightloss

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#C2SV #C2SVApologies for the poor quality of this recording at times. Glenn's connection kept dropping. So in case you're struggling to hear all that Glenn has to offer, hear are some of the details. Take home Jaws user licence. You have to go to the Sight and sound stand at Sight Village and your employer must have a licence for you to use Jaws at work. If this is the case you can pick up a take home licence for £99 or an upgrade to the most recent version for £75. ABI C have the I Pal Ace which is a text to speech and very accurate. £1695 Index V5 embosser which has wifi capabilities and you can send documents from your smart phone. Zoom text fusion £595 is a fusion of Window eyes and Zoomtext. You can contact Sight and sound in the following ways Www.sightandsound.co.uk Download their smart phone app called whatat

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