If you’ve lost some of your sight in later life, or are completely blind, one of the things that can transform your life is access to computers.

Zena suddenly lost her sight six years ago. She says before she learnt to use the internet, she had to rely on her husband to read the post, write a letter or even check a recipe. She regained her independence when she learnt she could install special software and hardware on her computer to help with everything from magnifying the screen to making it read website content or even scanning in letters and reading them aloud.

Dolphin Computer Access, who provide software to help blind and partially sighted people access computers, are holding five Spring Online events to show the amazing things that you can get your computer to do for you with the right tools, from sending emails to reading recipes, playing games, keeping in touch with family or friends and researching hobbies.  

They will have experts on hand, many of whom have vision impairments themselves, at events on Monday April 22 at Kettering Sight Centre; New Northampton Sight Centre; the Church Hall in Bournemouth; the Angling Society in Weymouth and Longfleet Baptist Church in Poole. All the sessions are free and people are welcome to drop in any time from 10am.

Hazel Shaw, Marketing Director at Dolphin, says: “Many people find their eyesight deteriorates as they age and they tell us how this badly this affects their independence. Access to computers and the internet can transform people’s lives. We’re delighted to be part of Spring Online to show that if you have any sight problems at all, all you need is the right tools to open up a whole new world.”

If this has inspired you to take part in Spring Online why not hold your own digital taster event and register it here today!

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