Training and Consultancy

RNIB React

Summary: Talking sign system to help people get around more easily.

• What is it for?
• Easy to use
• How does it work?
• How can I get RNIB React in my area?
• Is there an RNIB React system near me?
• Are you doing your Disability Equality Duty?
• RNIB React and Real Time Information
• RNIB React - Enclosure features
• RNIB React - friendly user-interface
• Where can I buy RNIB React from?
• Contact us

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What is it for?

RNIB React is the talking sign system that helps blind and partially sighted people to find their way around safely and independently.

RNIB React has been successfully installed in town and city centres around the UK. It is highly effective in train and bus stations and can be linked to Real Time Information boards.

Easy to use

RNIB React is easy to use and really makes a difference to people with sight problems.

“It's the best navigational tool I have come across since tactile paving.” Birmingham Council User Group member

How does it work?

Speaker units are set up around the chosen area. Individuals carry a key fob-type trigger device, which activates the speaker unit when within range.

The audio message given out helps users to confirm their location and orientate themselves with their surroundings.

How can I get RNIB React in my area?

We often work with a local project team consisting of the local authority, local access groups and the retailers or transport companies involved too.

You will also need to decide who will take ownership of the project, and how it will be funded.

If you already have a project team or want to find out more, then please contact RNIB Business Development to discuss your needs.

Is there an RNIB React system near me?

RNIB React systems can already be found in many town and city centres including:

• Birmingham
• Brighton (RTI enabled)
• Portsmouth

For the latest list of RNIB React installation locations, please contact RNIB Business Development .

Are you doing your Disability Equality Duty?

RNIB React can help public bodies to fulfil Disability Equality Duty responsibilities.

This legal duty requires all public bodies to actively look at ways of ensuring that disabled people are treated equally.

By installing RNIB React you will help to make your town or city more open for people who would otherwise have trouble with getting around due to sight loss.

RNIB React and Real Time Information

If you are a transportation provider, then you are probably involved in Real Time Information Systems. To discuss how RNIB React can have a positive impact on your Real Time Information projects, please contact RNIB Business Development.

RNIB React - Enclosure features

Improved features include:

• High impact housing
  Vandal-resistant material with high impact strength
  
• High quality audio
  Incorporates innovative flat panel speaker technology
  
• No external grills
  Advanced technology turns the enclosure into a speaker so no speaker grills are required
  
• Modern styling
  Designed to be stylish yet unobtrusive
  An easy-to-clean unit
  
• Colour options available
  Can be supplied in various colours, subject to minimum order quantity
  
• Adaptable mounting system
  Designed for wall or pole mounting

RNIB React - friendly user-interface

New features include:

• Multi-message capacity
  Can handle up to 16 messages of varying lengths in any language - great for multi-lingual use
  
• Fully updateable via Bluetooth
  Allows installer full control of volume, activation range and audio
  
• Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Windows CE compatible
  Installer interface allows unit to be accessed wirelessly via PDA
  
• Downloadable Data-logging feature
  Files created with details of activation times and usage statistics
  
• Fully compatible with existing React system
  Integrates with existing RNIB React units and fobs

Where can I buy RNIB React from?

RNIB React units and trigger fobs are only available from RNIB.

Please contact RNIB Business Development to discuss your requirements and to arrange a demonstration of the system.

Contact us

Business Development Team
RNIB Innovation and Disability Access Services
PO Box 173
Peterborough
PE2 6WS
Telephone 01733 37 53 45
Email busdev@rnib.org.uk

Content author: busdev@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 08/04/2008 18:38