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Community iSITE Project

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:35:00 +0000

Community iSITE Project
We have arranged a series of information events and one to one surgeries for residents of Partick West, Glasgow on the accessibility of Apple products.

Funded by Glasgow City Council, these events will be held at the Centre for Sensory Impaired People, 17 Gullane Street, Glasgow and will feature the accessibility built in to the iPod, iPad and MacBook computers.

Programme Diary

Friday 15 June - Apple Accessibility Introductory Workshop 10:00- 12:00
Thursday 28 June - Product Surgery 09:00 - 13:00
Friday 29 June - Product User Group 10:00- 12:00
Friday 6 July - Apple Accessibility Introductory Workshop 10:00- 12:00
Thursday 12 july - Product Surgery 09:00 - 13:00
Thursday 19 July - Product Surgery 09:00 - 13:00
Friday 27 July - Product User Group 10:00 - 12:00
Friday 17 August - Apple Accessibility Introductory Workshop 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday 23 August - Product Surgery 09:00 - 13:00
Thursday 30 August - Product Surgery 09:00 - 13:00
Friday 31 August - Product User Group 10:00 - 12:00

All events are free to residents of Partick West and no previous experience is necessary.

For further details and to book a place contact John Turley on 0770 236 2105 or Email: johnturley@sitescotland.org

Podcast No. 15 Trekker Breeze

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:09:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 15 Trekker Breeze
In this latest podcast we take a look at the Trekker Breeze from Humanware by road testing this orientation and GPS navigation aid.

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Additional Review by Iain Macmillan;

"Within the blind and VI community one will find that mobility is one of the highest priorities. this is why we are all granted the use of the long white cane and for some, a guide dog. with the correct training and practice with these aids one can consider themselves mobile , but only to an extent . the trekker breeze from Humanware is a GPS device that can apparently increase the ease of ones mobility and even stretch its range to the far corners of britain and ireland. the trekker breeze is without a doubt an excellent piece of kit for the independent blind traveller, fully utilising the nine keys on the device. i was pleasantly surprised to learn the breeze functions most effectively with the use of both built in and customised landmarks . of course the preset landmarks differ according to your location,ie the greater th e town the more comprehensive and greater in numbers the landmarks become . these landmarks can be anything from your local newsagent to public amenities or even tourist destinations. by selecting any of these presets the breeze will guide you through the route , very much like a conventional satellite navigation system . if your favourite pub or eatery is not included, however , one can easily create one by standing at the entrance of said destination , pressing the record key and stating 'cross keys bar' , 'greasy spoon cafe' , or whatever , and thus becoming a destination with the others. this feature can be used to make notes or reminders while on route. for example to inform you on the high kerb you always trip over. the use of this feature os seemingly endless based on ones imagination to implement it. unfortunately the record button can become an annoyance as i found that it can often be triggered in your top pocket while walking since it hasn't a key lock function. i find this to be a minor criticism against a gadget which holds huge potential the trekker breeze also allows one to create customised routes . the model itself iss a good size and shape, like a cross between an in car GPS and a traditional mobile phone , its a device that will comfortably fit in your hand but is bulky and has enough weight to make it somehow reassuring. the breezes carry case was sadly the biggest letdown of the package . though aesthetically pleasing the case is just far too flimsy for such a high end product, while walking with the instrument i had absolutely no confidence in the cases ability to withstand any form of wear and tear . so as a result id urge humanware to produce a more rigid and substantial protective case for their trekker breeze. saying that the other items offered in the package are more than satisfactory ; as well as the varied instruction manuals, text, audio and digital text, one will receive power cable , usb connector , lapel loudspeaker, and shoulder and wrist straps for extra security and a billet in SD memory card.

overall the humanware trekker breeze is a fine gadget, the GPS function is miles better than any smart phone application, the nine button design fully implement the devices capabilities which take no time to learn and get used to. despite the problems with the carry case the trekker breeze would be an excellent addition to any blind travellers arsenal."

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iSITE Accessibility Event Friday 16 December

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:26:00 +0000

December saw the start of our iSITE Accessibility programme at which we provided access to a range of Apple products.
The event, held in Glasgow, was supported by Apple staff members together with trainers from SITE.

Those who attended were able to use the latest iPad2 ,the new MacBook Air and the iPhone4s.

This accessibility event is the first of such events we will be providing over the coming months as part of our iSITE Accessibility programme so keep checking back for information on future events.

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SITE strikes Gold !

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:30:00 +0000

SITE STRIKES GOLD!

We are delighted to announce that Aileen McGlynn OBE - Paralympian has graciously agreed to be SITE's patron.

Aileen, who is a Triple Olympic gold medal winner, is a cyclist who has represented Great Britain at two Paralympic Games – Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.

In between her Paralympic successes, Aileen won gold in the World Championships in Aigle, Switzerland in 2006, and 2 gold medals at the World Championships in Bordeaux, France in 2007. She also won double gold in the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester in May 2008, successfully defending both titles at the 2009 Paralympic World Cup.

Aileen was awarded an MBE for services to disability cycling after Athens 2004 and then an OBE in the 2009 New Year Honours List.

Robert Mooney, Chairman of SITE said 'We are grateful to Aileen for agreeing to become our first patron. She is a tremendous role model and has achieved so much despite her visual impairment.' Robert added 'I am sure that all of Scotland will be behind her as she prepares for the London Olympics and the 2014 `Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.'

Check out the podcast page where Aileen talks with Ruby Shah about her cycling success and what the future holds for her.

Podcast No. 14 Aileen McGlynn OBE

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:28:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 14 Aileen McGlynn OBE Treble Olympic Gold Medallist Aileen McGlynn OBE is our new patron and Ruby talks with her to find out how she made it to the top as a paralympian cyclist.

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Podcast No.13 Peter Osbourne RNIB

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:43:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 13 Peter Osbourne, RNIB
In our latest podcast Ruby Shah talks with Peter Osbourne, Head of International Development and Partnership at the RNIB about his eBook experiences using the Kindle, iPad and iPhone.

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Podcast No.12 - Open Day At CSIP

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:50:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No.12 - Open Day At CSIP

The Centre for Sensory Impaired People, in Glasgow, recently launched the first of three Open Days. Listen to feedback from some of the contributors.

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Accessibility with Apple

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:19:00 +0000

In early July SITE and DeafBlind Scotland delivered an accessibility event, hosted by Apple, showing the powerful, easy to use, and free access features of the Apple range of products.

The event was attended by 80 visually impaired participants who were able to get their hands on an iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, iMac, and MacBook. The great thing about Apple access is that it is built-in and provided as standard at no extra cost.

The full range of access features for blind and partially sighted people were demonstrated and those who attended participated in a tailored workshop and open event. Presenters included Apple staff and experienced users from SITE Scotland and DeafBlind Scotland.

Held at the Apple Store Glasgow the day was so successful further events are planned for the visually impaired community.

Podcast No. 11 - Hazel McFarlane, Centre for Sensory Impaired People

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:48:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 11 - Hazel McFarlane, Centre for Sensory Impaired People

We speak with Hazel McFarlane the newly appointed Centre Coordinator for Glasgow City Councils Sensory Impairment. Services. In the podcast Hazel tells us about her vision for the Centre and we find out about her passion for running.

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Podcast No. 10 - Helen Keller International Award

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:47:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 10 - Helen Keller International Award

Ruby Shah, DeafBlind Scotland speaks to Graham Thompson, Sense Scotland on the eve of the 9th Helen Keller International Award. This years exhibits include an inspiring range of paintings, sculptures and multi-media artworks, selected from entries from across the world.

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Podcast No 9 Playback Interview

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:05:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 9 - Playback Interview March 2011
A podcast of a recent interview for Playback Audio Magazine in which you can hear how the SITE Bites podcasts started and how you can get involved. You can subscribe to Playback by visiting their website at www.Play-back.com

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Podcast No.8 - Jim Cooke 'The Glasgow House'

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:45:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No.8 - Jim Cooke 'The Glasgow House'

Our latest podcast takes a look at some prototype houses which feature high standards of insulation, coupled with low energy running costs and simple technology. We viewed the innovative project with Jim Cooke from City Building Glasgow from a visually impaired pe rspective and were not disappointed!

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Podcast No. 7 - John Whitfield, DeafBlind Scotland

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:43:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 7 - John Whitfield, DeafBlind Scotland "The Great Wall of China"

John Whitfield chats with Ruby Shah about his recent trek across The Great Wall of China and a pioneering project 'Touching Lives Across The Generations.

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Podcast No. 6 - Glasgow's Helping Heroes

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:40:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 6 - Glasgow's Helping Heroes

Sandra McDermott, Glasgow City Council gives us an insight into the Helping Heroes initiative which helps and support those who serve or have served in our Armed Forces and also provides help for their families and carers.

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Podcast No. 5 - Ability Fest 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:39:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 5 - Ability Fest 2010

This year marked the 10th Birthday of one of the most informative and unique events for disabled people in Glasgow and the West of Scotland. Ability Fest has grown into one of the largest events of its kind and we were there to savour the atmosphere.

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Podcast No. 4 - Iain Macmillan

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:37:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 4 - Iain Macmillan

As part of World Sight Day our latest podcast features the story of a young man, Iain Macmillan, who is dealing with sight loss and brain injury. Hear Iain's story and how he is coping with the support of his family, friends and the public and voluntary sectors

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Podcast No. 3 "Lucy Wants a Lollipop"

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:36:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 3 - "Lucy Wants a Lollipop"
Lucy Naismith from Humanware tells us about her role as Regional Sales Manager, Humanware Europe and highlights the bestselling products for people with sight loss as well as giving us a peek into the real Lucy!

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Podcast No, 2 Margaret Mackay , Inclusion in Higher Education

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:09:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 2 - 'Inclusion in Higher Education'
Featuring Margaret Mackay, eAdvisor Access &amp;amp;amp;amp; Inclusion, The University of Glasgow.

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Podcast No. 1 Councillor Gordon Matheson , Leader of Glasgow City Council

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:56:00 +0000

SITE Bites Podcast No. 1 Councillor Gordon Matheson , Leader of Glasgow City Council

Councillor Matheson kicks off our first podcast and tells about his role, the economic impact of services for people with sight loss and how the visually impaired community can get involved with the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
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