[SC-CSTD] FW: V I Labs Tech On Tap Newsletter Edition 215

Fri Aug 9 17:29:36 UTC 2024

From: V I Labs <content at vi.ie> 
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Subject: V I Labs Tech On Tap Newsletter Edition 215

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Featured Articles:

*	Be my Eyes  plans to share users data. They told us why
*	Why are blind people suddenly using VPNs?
*	Upcoming Training Courses & Events
*	The Clear our Paths Campaign

Interview, be My Eyes hope to sell user data to train AI

Questions composed by David Redmond

It’s long been said that if the product is free, then you are the product. With the recent announcement from Be My Eyes that they intend to share users calls with AI companies, we asked all about the changes. Here’s what the team from Be My Eyes told us about why they are making this change, and how they intend to protect users’ personal information 

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=26ebe53c4b&e=bcd617a5bc> Read the Full Interview 

Why are blind people suddenly using VPNs?

Why are so many blind and visually impaired people using VPNs recently? We take a look at what’s causing all of the hype, and share some advice on what to keep in mind when choosing a VPN to use. 

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=8bbfc28428&e=bcd617a5bc> Read the Full Article 

Hable One Virtual Course – 3 Sessions

Learn about the Hable One Braille device, how it can interact with and control your mobile phone and act as an input device.  Some topics covered include sending a text, making/answering calls, using Siri, checking your notifications and checking the battery status.  Grade 1 braille is essential for this course.  

Start Date:  Friday 13th September
Time: 12:00pm – 1.00pm.
Email :  <mailto:training at vi.ie?subject=Hable%20One%20Training%20Course> Training at vi.ie  

Uncontracted Braille Course - Sign Up Today!

Have you ever thought about learning Braille? This 4-week virtual course is the perfect starting point. You will learn the alphabet and by the end of the course be able to read words and sentences.

Start Date:  Friday 6th September
Time: 10am – 11am.

Email :  <mailto:Training at vi.ie> Training at vi.ie 

Clear Our Paths Campaign

The Vision Ireland Clear Our Paths campaign will run from 19th to 23rd August this year with the aim of creating a safer environment on our footpaths for people who are blind or vision impaired to get around independently. 

During the campaign, we hope to raise awareness of temporary obstacles that can hinder people who are living with sight loss when out and about on footpaths. The intention is to encourage people to be proactive and ensure our footpaths are clear and safe.
Examples of obstacles we will be highlighting include: 

*	Cars parked on footpaths
*	Dog fouling
*	Wheelie bins and Street furniture
*	Overhanging branches
*	Cycles and e-scooters

During last years’ campaign we circulated a survey to gather information about injuries that people who are blind or vision impaired have sustained as a result of temporary obstacles. This was hugely successful and we are therefore looking for your support to complete a similar survey this year. It will only take a few minutes to complete but will provide us with powerful information to use as  part of this campaign. The closing date for completion is 26th July. 

Talking Technology with V I Labs

Our Technology Podcasts cover a wide variety of subjects relating to all sorts of technologies that might be of interest to someone with sight loss. All shows are recorded and made available on YouTube and podcast platforms for you to listen to or watch back afterward.

To listen back to previous shows please select the button below. 

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=ff10365408&e=bcd617a5bc> Talking Technology YouTube Playlist 

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=cfec0f58a8&e=bcd617a5bc> Listen to the podcast here 

Subscribe to V I Labs Podcasts  

V I Labs Podcasts are hosted on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and TuneIn. Please subscribe to the following and give us a listen on your favourite device.

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=0ebf3b2d23&e=bcd617a5bc> Apple Podcasts 

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=d83f2eec81&e=bcd617a5bc> Google Podcasts 

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=b8c35b7404&e=bcd617a5bc> Spotify 

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=4c378e289e&e=bcd617a5bc> TuneIn 

Technology Support Line 

We offer a dedicated support line and email address for technical support related to assistive and mainstream technology. 

The service is free for people with sight loss and their families. We also offer technical advice on assistive technology to schools and employers. 

The Technology Support Helpdesk is operated between 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. 

Contact V I Labs nationwide on 1800 911 110.

Support Vision Ireland

Your continued support for Vision Ireland's work to help people with sight loss is hugely appreciated. Please click the link below for more information on how you can help. 

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=d9074c0b16&e=bcd617a5bc> Support Vision Ireland 

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