Scot Talk App

The Traveline Scotland “Scot Talk” app aims to assist partially sighted users in finding bus stops near any location in Scotland, and also informs users of next bus departures from those stops. Using the iOS VoiceOver function, users are also able to track their bus once on the vehicle, with the next stops being read aloud as the bus progresses along the route. There are two main options to the app: “Nearby stops” and “Favourite stops”. These can be selected by touch gestures or by using voice commands. For example, saying “nearby” or “favourites” once a speak command button has been activated. The Nearby Bus Stops section finds and lists bus stops near the current location. From this list, users can select a stop by triple-tapping on the list, or using voice commands. Once selected, next bus departures for this stop will be read out. Users will hear the bus number, destination and the departure time, for up to ten next buses at the stop. Users can select their desired bus from the list. This will load the full route from that stop until the end of the route. Users can hear all stop names read aloud. Once on the vehicle, users can press a ‘Track’ button to hear the next stops read out as they are approached within 120 metres. Please note that GPS must be enabled on the iPhone for this feature to work. Also, the app detects the device location, not the bus, so users may wish to check with the driver before alighting. The Favourites section also allows users to add bus stops to a list that can be recalled quickly from the main screen of the app. This app uses a deliberately simple interface, which will be improved over time. Traveline Scotland would welcome user comments and suggestions. Please email any feedback to [email protected]. This will also allow them to reply to you, and obtain more information should they need it. Version 1.0.0 Free or Paid Free

Employment Information Session

Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA) inform us that there are still some places available on their Employment Support Information Session on Friday 11th April. The event is free for GDA members and for any disabled person who is looking for support and advice about getting into and sustaining employment, training or volunteering. The following organisations are participating in the event: Access to Work; DWP; Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living; Jobs & Business Glasgow; Momentum; The Shaw Trust; Skills Development Scotland; Volunteer Glasgow GDA can offer assistance with transport. Places must be booked in advance by contacting GDA on 0141 556 7103.

Access Technology In The Community

Just to let everyone know that the date of the Whiteinch Spring Festival has now changed to Saturday 3 May. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Access Technology In The Community

Vision Loss Charities Coming to the Spring Festival at the Whiteinch Centre, Glasgow The Whiteinch Centre is hosting a Spring Festival Open Day on Saturday 26th April from 1.30pm to 5pm. The event is free and will provide a variety of activities for both adults and children. Information stalls will be provided by organisations such as Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association, Dumbarton Road Corridor Environment Trust, Volunteer Glasgow, Visibility and SITE. SITE and Visibility are working closely with the Whiteinch Centre and will have a stall at the Spring Festival. If you have problems caused by low vision why not come along and find out how the latest technology can enhance your life in lots of different ways. Friendly staff from Visibility and SITE will be there to chat to you about how you can get back to reading books or newspapers, surfing the web, using technology to keep in touch with friends and family and much more.  There will also be the chance to meet other people in your area with similar interests and experiences. The Whiteinch Centre, 1 Northinch Court, Glasgow G14 0UG