RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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Is Reading Braille A Dying Art?
It’s estimated that less than 8% of visually impaired people in the UK can read braille. However, with advancing technology and changes to the outdated braille readers there is talk about a potential raise in literacy levels. James Bowden, RNIB’s braille technical officer, tells us more about what the future of braille could have in store for us. James spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. For more information or to enter the Onkyo Braille Essay Contest visit: https://www.rnib.org.uk/braille-and-moon-%E2%80%93-tactile-codes-writing-and-producing-braille/braille-writing-competition
Dolphin Computer Access, Emails
This week we focus on the company Dolphin Computer Access – a UK based specialist software company that makes products that enable blind and partially sighted people to easier access their computers. Also we read through more of your emails.
Spring Cleaning With Windows 10 Update
Is the thought of a Windows update causing you anxiety? Are you concerned how the accessibility features will be affected? Find out if ‘Technology for Life’ team’s Mohammed Atif can ease your mind with his latest review of the Windows 10 Spring Creator’s Update. Mohammed spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Life' team by calling: 0303 123 9999, or by emailing to: [email protected]
Emails, emails and more emails
This week we decided to catch up on our email inbox and get through more of your emails. Steven Scott is joined by Shaun Preece and Lydia Hulme and we also hear more of your Weekly Whines as well as some of the latest news in tech. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Technology Review - FlickType
'Technology for Life' team's Paul Porter brings us his latest accessible technology review. Chatting to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley, Paul takes a closer look at FlickType, a keyboard app for Apple devices aimed to help visually impaired people get the best typing experience. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Life' team by calling: 0303 123 9999, or by emailing to: [email protected]
Aria news, Weekly whines, Orcam My Eye 2.0, Emails
This week Steven and Shaun are joined by Tim again to discuss the week in tech news. This week there is a special announcement about Aira glasses and we hear your weekly whines about technology. Also we meet Ian White from Orcam to hear about their latest product - the My Eye 2.0. And of course there are your emails which are always welcome. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Smart House For The Blind
Imagine a world where you can try out the latest technology in a setting that is as close to your own home as possible. That’s exactly what St Vincent’s school in Liverpool have done. Along with partners, they have built a smart house which showcases assistive technology and how it can support people with visual impairments to live more independently. Danielle Colcolmbe from RNIB went along to see the house for herself and to share her experience with us.
Technology Review - Eye-D App
'Technology for Life' team's Paul Porter brings us his latest accessible technology review. Chatting to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley, Paul investigates the free reading app, Eye-D and tells us whether it's worth giving it a try. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Life' team by calling: 0303 123 9999, or by emailing to: [email protected]
DWP report into assistive technology, New resources to learn tech, Driverless baby buggy, Emails
On this week's show Steven and Shaun are joined by Lydia Hulme to discuss the news in tech. The team discuss the recent report by the Department of Work and Pensions that has various suggestions on how to improve disabled people's access to assistive technology. There's also a chat with listener Gary Eady who got in touch with the show to tell us about a new online resource he is creating to help people learn how to use software such as Jaws and Voiceover. There's also more of your emails and in the news there's a story about a visually impaired woman from London who has come up with a new design for a baby buggy that borrows technology from driverless cars! #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
Meet The New Chair Of BCAB
The British Computer Association of the Blind has been around for a number of years and now has a new Chair. Jackie Brown has taken up the role, and Tech Talk contributor Claire Potter spoke to her to find out more about the organisation.