[SC-CSTD] FW: V I Labs Tech On Tap Newsletter Edition 192

Fri Feb 23 20:13:18 UTC 2024

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Subject: V I Labs Tech On Tap Newsletter Edition 192

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Featured Articles

*	Is a third-party iOS screen reader getting closer? Let’s discuss Sideloading
*	Recognising currency with your Smartphone 
*	Guinness and ITV launch live Audio Description for Six Nations
*	Upcoming Training Courses & Events

Digital Content Survey 

Your feedback is so important to us. Before you read on, please take a moment to complete our survey through the link below.

All entrants will enter a draw to win an Amazon Smart Speaker. The winner will be notified on Thursday 29th February.

Thanks for your support!

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=2d8ae35af6&e=bcd617a5bc> Complete the Survey 

Is a third-party iOS screen reader getting closer? Let’s discuss Sideloading

>From iOS 17.4, Apple will be allowing iPhone users to install apps from third-party app stores.

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=e95a961204&e=bcd617a5bc> Read the Full Article 

Recognising currency with your Smartphone

Many people with a vision impairment know how difficult it is to distinguish one banknote from another, but as the saying goes, there’s an app for that.

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=734feed010&e=bcd617a5bc> Read the Full Article 

Guinness and ITV Launch Live Audio Description for Six Nations

Discover how Guinness and ITV are making sporting history by trialling live descriptive audio commentary for the Six Nations this year.

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=1e22dcf51d&e=bcd617a5bc> Read the Full Article 

Webinar: how to ensure your digital assets comply with the new EU Accessibility Act

With the deadline for the new digital accessibility requirements looming, All human and IA Labs want to help organisation meet their accessibility requirements. In this webinar they will explain what the changes mean for organisations and the actions to take in preparation for the new regulation.

Date: Thursday 7th March.
Time: 12.30pm 

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=17da520d27&e=bcd617a5bc> Find out more & register your place 

Uncontracted Braille Course - Sign Up Today!

Have you ever thought about learning Braille? This 8-week 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 23rd February.
Time: 10am – 11am. 

 <mailto:training at vi.ie?subject=Braille%20Course> Register for this course 

Touch Typing - Level 1 (3 places remaining)

This Level 1 Touch Typing Course is for anyone who would like to learn how to Touch Type. This absolute beginner’s course includes step-by-step, instructor-led training on the QWERTY keyboard, ergonomics, and correct posture, achieving accuracy and fluency.

Start Date:  Monday 4th March (six sessions).
Start Time: 11am. 

 <mailto:training at vi.ie?subject=Touch%20Typing%20Course> Register for this course 

Talking Technology with V I Labs

The Talking 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 live every 2nd Tuesday at 2.30pm and made available on YouTube and all the popular podcast platforms for you to watch or listen back to afterwards. 

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=954df004d6&e=bcd617a5bc> V I Labs Podcast YouTube Playlist 

Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 51 – glasses, voice notes, and audio described rugby

Lightweight and designed to be worn all day, Envision AI Smart Glasses provide access to all kinds of information to the vision-impaired user. Joining us on the show to tell us more is Envision's co-founder and Chief Technical Officer, Karthik Kannan.

We explore the latest member of Amazon’s Echo family, the Echo Pop, featuring Alexa voice control, smart home integration and a more budget-friendly price tag.

We play more of your voice notes and discuss proposed iOS sideloading in iOS 17.4 and audio description for The Six Nations Rugby on ITV.

This show even has a surprise after the credits, so do stick around.

 <https://ncbi.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0075302c481fdf615a1e2037f&id=028de59fc7&e=bcd617a5bc> Watch back the Show 

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.

Subscribe to V I Labs Podcasts  

V I Labs Podcasts are hosted on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and TuneIn.

Please subscribe to the following and give us a listen on your favourite device.

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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. 

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