5 IT Training for people with sight loss

The communications workshop provides an opportunity for visually impaired people to develop computer and general skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Individual training and support is provided in word processing, internet and e-mail skills.

You Can -

• Have a go on our specially adapted computers and reading equipment.
• Develop word-processing skills.
• Prepare for exams, college, etc.
• Use the facilities for your own letters, studying or perhaps to read a particular document.

What the students say

“Thanks to the workshop, about two years ago I went to Newcastle College so I could get my GSSE in English and maths, which I couldn’t do at school as I went blind just before my exams started.”

“I have learnt a great deal while attending these classes and as I have started writing poetry and short stories I have greatly improved my writing skills.”

“I wanted a course that I could take at my own pace rather than struggling to keep up with a class of students.”

“It improves the quality of life which you have, the way you feel because you meet a lot more people with the same problems as yourself. It makes you start to believe in your own ability”.

Where and When

Monday 10am - 12noon and 1pm - 3pm

Tuesday 10am - 12 noon and 2pm - 4pm

Wednesday 9.15am - 11.15am, 1 - 3pm, 3 - 5pm

Thursday 10am - 12 noon and 1pm - 3pm

Friday 10am - 12 noon and 1pm - 3pm

Duration

Courses consist of 3 terms of 10 weeks, all held in the Society's I.T. suite at MEA House.

How to Join

Contact the Society on 0191 232 7292 for costs and availability.