FREE 1-to-1 Assistive Technology training (4 new courses added)

Published: 14 June 2020 19:58

Learn all about screen magnification, accessible books and supporting people who are new to technology with my Free Training. Book yours today.

4 new courses now available. Book yours today!

If you provide support or technology advice to blind or partially sighted people at home, at school or in the workplace, this free training offer is for you. Whether you’re a professional or a volunteer, it can be difficult to keep your product knowledge up-to-date. But the good news is I am happy to help. Sign up for 1 (or all) of my free 30-minute training sessions. There are 7 to choose from and 4 brand new courses.

SuperNova. Book a Video Demonstration.

NEW: Windows Magnifier or SuperNova Magnifier? Helping Clients Decide (30 minutes)

We know that a client's screen magnifier should adapt to suit their sight loss, enable them to achieve their technology ambitions and mustn't blow their budget. This session will explore when the free Windows Magnifier will meet clients’ magnification needs; as well as when upgrading to SuperNova Magnifier will become mission critical! Book this free 1-to-1 session to cover:

An introduction to the Windows Magnifier
An introduction to SuperNova Magnifier
A comparison of the two magnifiers, their differences & advantages
Evidence to assist with clients’ grant & funding applications
Saving money with trade-ins, upgrades & VAT exemption

Choosing a Magnifier - Book a Date

NEW: Getting Clients Started with SuperNova (30 minutes)

We know that time is precious and realistically you may only have an hour to help clients setup and get started with new assistive technology. This session will help you help your clients to hit the ground running and succeed with SuperNova. This session will cover:

Installing SuperNova & start up options
Optimising magnifier features for clients’ sight
Tweaking speech features to support your client
Finding help & training resources
How to contact support

Getting Started with SuperNova - Book a Date

Meet SuperNova (30 minutes)

Maybe it's been a while, or perhaps you're new to SuperNova? This 30 minute session is ideal for anyone that wants an overview of SuperNova's magnification, colour, speech and screen reader features. Compare the 4 SuperNova editions and learn how each can adapt for clients with different levels of sight loss.

Meet SuperNova - Book a Date

Camera Features in SuperNova (30 minutes)

Connect a camera and SuperNova's unique 'Connect & View' feature turns a client's Windows 10 device into an affordable video magnifier. Ideal to magnify letters, bills or product labels. This session will explore the zoom, colour, rotate and capture options, as well as the inbuilt OCR that reads aloud the text under the camera. Got questions? Book your short training session today.

Camera Features - Book a Date

SuperNova Connect & Learn. Book a video demonstration.

NEW: Connect & Learn for Low Vision Students (30 minutes)

Explore the new Connect & Learn package for low vision learners of all ages. Designed for VI students who need a portable video magnifier and a lightweight windows laptop, Connect & Learn can do all this and more:

Magnify or scan & read class handouts
Magnify the whiteboard
Magnify Word, Excel, PowerPoint & apply colour schemes
Research online with magnification & speech
Browse and read textbooks

Connect & Learn - Book a Date

GuideConnect. Book a video demonstration.

Meet GuideConnect (30 minutes)

Technology can help your clients reclaim some of their independence. But what if they're a total beginner or just not confident? Designed for people with sight loss, GuideConnect is different:

Simple step-by-step menus walk and talk clients through every task
Text and icons as big as they need
Friendly voices patiently guide users at a pace that suits them
Use the remote control, touch, mouse or keyboard – or add text with their voice

The simplest way for visually impaired people to stay independent, connected and entertained, with GuideConnect clients can send & receive email, make video calls, manage their calendar, write letters, listen to their post, get online and listen to audio books or today’s newspapers. Find out how GuideConnect can empower your clients to reclaim their independence - book a 30 minute introduction.

Meet GuideConnect - Book a Date

EasyReader. Book a video demonstration.

NEW: Reading books with RNIB Reading Services & the free EasyReader App (30 minutes)

Designed for UK technology officers, volunteers, ECLOs or anyone providing AT support & advice to people living with sight loss. This free 1-to-1 webinar training offers an introduction to the free EasyReader app (iOS or Android) and RNIB Reading Services. Learn how to: