MACHYNLLETH Library and the RNIB have teamed up to help people with sight loss enjoy the benefits of being online.
Under the initiative, residents with visual impairment of any age or ability can get free one to one technical support at the library or at home to get the most out of new technology, whether it is a laptop, tablet or smartphone.
The support includes help adapting computer equipment or advice on the best equipment available with library and RNIB support setting up equipment to use Powys County Council library eBooks and e-audiobooks which are available free of charge.
RNIB digital inclusion advisor Dafydd Ladd states that: “This free service is available throughout Powys and is called Online Today. It is funded by the Big Lottery and is here to ensure people with a sight loss have access to the same opportunities as everyone else.
“We can give you the information and knowledge to realise and enjoy the benefits of being online, understand how it can assist your everyday living and importantly, how to stay safe online. Working with you, we can advise on how being online can help you, whether it is using Skype to talk to family far away or getting your regular sports or weather updates.”
An RNIB advisor will be at Machynlleth Library next Wednesday, 18 November, from 9.30am to 1pm. Bookings for a one hour slot are available at both venues.
Contact Machynlleth library on 01654 702322 or e-mail [email protected] to book a free session.
Free follow-up visits are available at home if a library visit is not possible. For more details about this service contact the RNIB Online today project on 02920 82 85 18. Further sessions will be arranged at other libraries in the New Year.