Wales/Cymru

Training courses - Accessible Learning and Information Centre (ALIC)

Summary: Training courses in Wales about access technology and the needs of blind and partially sighted and deaf people.

Our training courses concentrate on the use of accessible ICT within organisations. They are run as scheduled workshops and as in-house bespoke events. The courses can be undertaken as single modules or as a combination of modules, ensuring the flexibility to meet your organisation's needs.

Introduction to accessible ICT / Understanding Sight Loss training

This one-day workshop will provide you with an introduction to the way in which computers can be used without a mouse. This is useful for any computer user, particularly for those users who are blind or partially sighted, or anyone supporting these individuals within organisations. The course will also provide understanding sight loss training, and provide you with an overview of services that will assist you when looking to recruit or support someone who is blind or partially sighted.

Course outcomes

Participants will gain:

  • an understanding of the experiences of blind and partially sighted people, and how they can work within your organisation
  • understanding sight loss training including information on eye conditions and guiding
  • information about services available when working with someone with a sight problem, and the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 requirements
  • guidance on how to support people with sight loss, both in and out of the office
  • advice on how to improve your own effectiveness in using a computer.

Using Supernova

Supernova is a computer software program that provides magnification, speech, and braille support. Increasing numbers of employers, schools, colleges, universities and libraries are now using Supernova to enable computer access for learners and service users who are blind or partially sighted.

This one-day workshop will provide you with information and guidance on the use of Supernova, and an opportunity to operate the application. Advice will be given on various aspects of the software including installation, operation, and trouble-shooting, as well as guidance on how you can support individuals who are blind or partially sighted in its use.

Course outcomes

Participants will gain:

  • an understanding of the software and its uses
  • an experience of how to conduct relevant everyday tasks using the software
  • an insight into how the software can benefit individuals with various forms of sight loss, in using computers in the workplace
  • information regarding shortcuts and trouble-shooting, when using Supernova.

Using JAWS

JAWS is a computer software programme that reads information from the computer screen using synthesised speech, and has various customised options, including braille output. Increasing numbers of employers, schools, colleges, universities and libraries are now using JAWS to enable computer access for learners and service users who are blind or partially sighted.

This one-day workshop will provide you with information and guidance on the use of JAWS, and an opportunity to operate the application. Advice will be given on various aspects of the software including installation, operation, and trouble-shooting, as well as guidance on how you can support individuals who are blind or partially sighted in its use.

Course outcomes

Participants will gain:

  • an understanding of the software and its uses
  • an experience of how to conduct relevant everyday tasks, using the software
  • an insight into how the software can benefit individuals with various forms of sight loss, in using computers in the workplace.

Web accessibility and email

Can blind and partially sighted people use your website? This one-day workshop will give you the opportunity to explore and assess websites in regards to accessibility, including your own organisation’s website. The course will also provide information on navigating websites, and composing emails, using accessible computer software such as Supernova and JAWS. Guidance will also be given on the accessible technology services available for someone who is blind and partially sighted.

Course outcomes

Participants will gain:

  • an understanding of the potential revenue and market size increase that can be gained by making websites accessible
  • experience of using accessible computer software to access websites and email, and information allowing you to support others in doing so
  • information regarding services that are available for organisations with regards to accessible information and alternative formats.

Using ZoomText

ZoomText Magnifier is a computer software programme that provides magnification support, making applications easy to see and use by enlarging and enhancing anything on the computer screen. Increasing numbers of employers, schools, colleges, universities and libraries are now using ZoomText to enable computer access for learners and service users who are blind or partially sighted. This one day workshop will provide you with information and guidance on the use of ZoomText, and an opportunity to operate the application. Advice will be given on various aspects of the software including installation, operation, and trouble-shooting, as well as guidance on how you can support individuals who are blind or partially sighted in the use of this software.

Course outcomes

Participants will gain

  • an understanding of the software and its uses.
  • experience of how to conduct relevant everyday tasks using the software.
  • insight into how the software can benefit individuals with various forms of sight loss in using computers in the workplace.
  • information regarding shortcuts and trouble-shooting, when using ZoomText.
  • a 30-day trial of ZoomText Magnifier.

Understanding Sight Loss training - half day

Our half day training session (previously called Visual awareness training) will help you understand the needs of blind and partially sighted people and improve the service you offer.

Course outcomes

Our training aims to:

  • Dispel the myths and stereotypes surrounding sight loss.
  • Give practical advice on how you can ensure blind and partially sighted people get the best possible service from your organisation.
  • Enable you to support a blind or partially sighted customer or colleague, for example, greeting and guiding techniques.
  • Advise on making your company information accessible to everyone, and where you can obtain accessible formats such as Braille and Audio.

Sensory Awareness training - with RNID

RNIB Cymru has joined forces with RNID to bring a unique one-day training programme combining Deaf Awareness and Understanding Sight Loss training.

Sensory Awareness Training - more information

Who should attend these courses?

The accessible ICT courses are aimed at anyone who assists, teaches or trains computer users who are blind and partially sighted. The events are also intended for any organisation that is looking to widen their recruitment and employment opportunities. Some prior knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software is expected and recommended to obtain the most from the day.

The half day understanding sight loss training session will help you understand the needs of blind and partially sighted people and improve the service you and your organisation offers. This is particularly helpful for those organisations that have blind and partially sighted service users.

Course training dates

An Introduction to accessible ICT / Understanding Sight Loss training

Using Supernova

Using JAWS

Web Accessibility and email

  • 30 April 2009 - Conwy

Using ZoomText

  • 19 May 2009 - Conwy
  • 3 June 2009 - Cardiff, RNIB Cymru

All the above modules run from 10am – 4pm, and are £150 plus VAT per person. Receive a 20 per cent discount when you book multiple modules, or book multiple delegates on to each course.

Understanding Sight Loss training half day

  • 29 April 2009 - Cardiff, RNIB Cymru (am)

This is a half day module that runs from 9.30am – 12.30pm or 1pm - 4pm, depending on location. The course is £75 plus VAT per person. Receive a 20 per cent discount when you book multiple delegates on to this course.

Sensory Awareness training

See Sensory Awareness Training - more information for dates.

Training Price

All the full day accessible ICT modules run from 10am – 4pm, and are £150+VAT per person.

The half day Understanding Sight Loss training module runs from 9.30am – 12.30pm or 1pm - 4pm, depending on location.

Receive 20 per cent discount when you book multiple modules, or book multiple delegates on to each course.

Bespoke training

All our courses are available for delivery as in-house training packages also. The in-house courses would be written and delivered by an experienced ICT trainer, and delivered in a venue arranged by the customer. This is for a maximum of 14 delegates and priced as follows:

  • full day: £695 plus VAT
  • half day: £395 plus VAT.

Booking details

For further information and to book a course, please contact the ALIC team on 029 2045 0440 or email ALICenquiries@rnib.org.uk. Alternatively, please complete and return the downloadable booking form (Word) 36KB.

Content author: policy@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 29/04/2009 17:15

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