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   Free touch typing for blind in Salford
Henshaws Society for Blind People are holding free 12 week IT courses for blind and visually impaired people across Salford. Using specialist magnification or speech-based 'access technology', the course will cover basic IT skills, browsing the internet and sending emails. Henshaws will also be running touch typing sessions at their Old Trafford-based centre. The society also runs social groups in Eccles and Walkden where people can enjoy refreshments, entertainers, bingo, games, Tai Chi, music and socialising. If you have any questions contact Henshaws on 0161 872 1234 or visit www.henshaws.org.uk for more information. If you yourself are blind or visually impaired, did you know SalfordOnline has a Text to Speech function - whereby you can turn any SalfordOnline page into audio? Just click on the "Text to Speech" button at the top of the left hand menu. Henshaws Society for Blind People can also offer practical advice and emotional support to anyone experiencing sight loss; including rehabilitation, training courses, Braille, health, advice and information as well as activities, and social groups. Due to problems with spam only SalfordOnline members can now leave comments. Becoming a member of SalfordOnline only takes a minute, just hit the red Join Us button at the top right hand side of the page to create your Personal account. Got a news story? Need help with publicity for an event in Salford? Send it to newsdesk@salfordonline.com or call the SalfordOnline newsdesk on 0161 789 5377. |
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