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We had a visit today from Mary* who has a visual impairment and who was missing being able to easily read the TV Guide. She came to the Hub here at Wilberforce Trust for some advice on how could she still maintain her independence to be able to do that. “I’m so glad I’ve come in…
This vibrating mobile phone alert can be a good device to keep you safe and awake when you need to be! Why do I need this? Often keeping our smartphones under the pillow may seem like a good idea for using the vibration to wake us. But if these devices are charging then it’s a…
It’s Deaf Awareness Week and so to kick it off I’ve decided to share some technology information that may be useful. I’ve been trying out ‘doorbell’ technology as an alternative (or in addition to) a regular doorbell. There are also doorbells that are very loud, or that have flashing lights that are appropriate for use. A…
Twitter has given everyone the capability to have an image description, to make their platform accessible, but this is an option that needs to be enabled. Many users are unaware of this feature and that it needs to be enabled within the app. Log in to your Twiter account, and in the settings, go down…
As part of the work that we do at The Wilberforce Trust, and through our Yorsensory service we run a Tinnitus Support Group. https://www.tinnitus.org.uk/york-tinnitus-support-group About the Support Group Where the group meets Yorsensory Wilberforce House 49 North Moor Road Huntington York YO32 9QN When the group meets Bi-monthly First meeting: Friday 11 May, 2-4pm Guest speaker: Colette Bunker,…
92% of smart speakers are powered by Alexa and Google assistant. On a smartphone we can use Siri and Google Assistant but Alexa is still not used as commonly (if at all?) on a smartphone. Now you can set the default assistant on an android device to use Alexa. Currently, my long press of the…
On April 27th it was announced at Naidex, Europe’s largest assistive technology conference that there will be a new technology access fund. This will be part of the Access to Work scheme. Access to Work provides financial support to ensure someone’s disability or health condition does not hold them back at work and can cover assistive…
A while back we mentioned the app Be My Eyes and the role it can play in a persons day to day life. The app connects visually impaired people with volunteers. These volunteers can then ‘see’ through the use of the video function on a smartphone to describe something to the visually impaired person. Typically…
AT Conference in Manchester, April 2018 The focus of this conference asked several questions, What is the biggest issue? Is it finding the technology? Is it keeping up with what’s new? These questions were the start of the discussions to allow Empowering Independence. My notes below were taken at the conference so I will have…
Christine Farion, Assistive Technology Adviser, from The Wilberforce Trust shows Natalie Metcalfe, Customer Service Advisor at Leeds Building Society’s York Branch, how technology can make a real difference. There is more information available at Leeds Building Society and an article appears on York Press. We were very fortunate to receive a generous donation to support our…
On February 6th, we successfully launched our new service, the Sensory Van! This was an amazing day that was supported by the local community and we had The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Barbara Boyce to officially launch the service. The day was filled with great conversations about the need for sensory…
UPDATE: It’s here! January 24th will see another family member of the Amazon Alexa enabled devices! You can visit our Hub at The Wilberforce Trust to try any of these Amazon Devices with our technology expert who is there to answer your questions. The Echo Spot is a compact device with a small touchscreen. It…
Earlier in November, there was a performance of the play Wait Until Dark at York Theatre Royal. This was a Frederick Knott 1966 suspense thriller that was a movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock (1967). The main character in it, Susy, is blind. For the tour of the production, for the first time the role of Susy…
This week we welcomed staff from John Lewis (Leeds) to participate in our specialist Sensory Awareness Training day. This is a course designed and delivered by our highly qualified staff which highlights the many issues that those with a sensory impairment may face on a day to day basis. …