Wales/Cymru

Accessible Learning and Information Centre - RNIB Cymru

Summary: Services for business and organisations wishing to communicate with blind and partially sighted people, including transcription, training and consultancy.


RNIB Cymru’s Accessible Learning and Information Centre (ALIC) can provide organisations and individuals with the knowledge, skills, and expertise allowing you to communicate with blind and partially sighted people.

Whether you are looking to communicate with employees in your own company, or with customers in your market place, ALIC can provide you with the following services:

Transcription

  • Bilingual (English/Welsh) transcription of documents in braille, large print and audio.
  • Enabling your organisation to provide information in an accessible format, appealing to a wider number of customers, and complying with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995.
  • Our high-quality transcription work is produced by a team of experienced bilingual transcription officers, with each document tailored to your individual requirements.

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Training courses

  • Bespoke training courses on the use of accessible ICT in the workplace.
  • ICT courses include: Introduction to accessible ICT / Using JAWS, Using Supernova, and Web Accessibility and Email.
  • Understanding Sight Loss training (previously called Visual Awareness training): half day sessions available.
  • Sensory Awareness Training now available: Deaf Awareness and Understanding Sight Loss training - organised by RNID & RNIB Cymru.

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Sensory Awareness Training - more information

Advice and consultancy

  • Expert advice and guidance on producing documents which blind and partially sighted people can read without assistance.
  • Our experienced consultants can work with your organisation, providing a tailored service.

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For more information contact us on 029 2045 0440 or email at ALICenquiries@rnib.org.uk

Content author: policy@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 25/02/2009 16:23

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