We are pleased to share information about two braille-related seminars taking place at Sight Village South East on Tuesday 5 November, each lasting half an hour.
Pre-register for Sight Village South East seminars
Getting Started with Braille Screen Input, 1:40 PM in Room 2
Presenter: Matthew Horspool
Entering text on an iPhone can be challenging. Many visually impaired people dictate text because they find the on-screen keyboard cumbersome, but dictation isn’t always accurate, and there’s always a risk that a private message will be overheard. In this session, we will introduce you to another option:
Braille Screen Input replaces the standard on-screen keyboard with a braille one, and it’s built directly into every iPhone. It’s also just had a major overhaul, making it easier than ever to get started.
So what are you waiting for? Join us and learn how to type quickly, quietly, with confidence.
Celebrating 200 Years Of Braille, 3:00 PM in Room 2
Presenters: Dave Williams and Claire Maxwell
#Braille200 Join RNIB for a celebration of all things braille. We will be looking at how far braille has come over the last 200 years, the significant difference it is making to people’s lives today and what is on the horizon for braille in the future.