Technology for life event - Preston
Event organiser: Action for Blind People and RNIB
Type: Technology
Location: GHS Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JN
Region: North West England | Map: Google Location Map
Starts: Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at 10:00am
Ends: Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at 4:00pm
In February, Action for Blind People and RNIB will be running free events in Manchester and Preston focused on the latest technology designed to support those with sight loss.
Leading suppliers of specialist equipment and low visual aids will be on hand all day with advice and demonstrations of their latest equipment. Suppliers attending are: Enhanced Vision, Optelec, Humanware, Dolphin Supernova, Guide, Visualeyes, Forcetenco, Sight and Sound Technology, Pamtrad, Cobalt Systems Ltd, VisionAid Technologies & Optima Low Vision Services
Both events are free and will take place:
Preston
When: Wednesday 22 February 2012
Where: GHS Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JN
Time:10.00am to 4.00pm
Manchester
When: Thursday 23 February 2012
Where: GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Action for Blind People will also be holding a series of free workshops for service users focused on low priced and free solutions, these include: Windows, Mobile Phone accessibility, and Apple Mac accessibility options, as well as a session on the Humanware Trekker Breeze (GPS) and Zoomtext Version 10. Humanware will also be offering event attendees the opportunity to experience “Breeze” walks, first hand, throughout the day.
Places for the workshops are limited. For more information and to book a workshop place please contact Alison:
t: 01772 320550
e: actionnorthwest@actionforblindpeople.org.uk
