Centre Address
Action for Blind People, 10 Still house Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3EB
Karten Centre Manager
Scott Wood
Contact Details
Phone:
0117 953 1706
E-mail:
scott.wood@actionforblindpeople.org.uk
Host Organisation
Action For Blind People
Host Organisation Address
Action for Blind People, 10 Still house Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3EB
Karten Centre Website
http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk
Centre Established
January 2011
Services/focus of the Karten Centre
We provide 1 to 1 training to visually impaired people, aged 16 and up, with assisstive technology. Taking a goal based approach, working with smart phones, tablets, PCs and various assisstive technology solutions to suit the client. We also offer advice on technology pertaining to accessability, general useage with the aim of increasing VI people's independence and participation in wider society.
Clients
Visually impaired people of all ages from around the Bristol area or near by. They may have other health issues or disabilities alongside a visual impairment.
Disabilities
Visual impairment, + any or none of other disabilities or issues.
Technology used in the Karten Centre
Desktop PCs, laptops, smart phones, tablets.
A range of assisstive software. Screen readers, magnification solutions, talking typing tutor software.
Assistive Technology
Apple Iphones, Ipads, Android smart phones, tablets. Windows 7 and 10 desktop. Appe Mac OSX.
Voiceover, Zoom, Talkback, Android magnification, NVDA, JAWS, Windows magnifier, Zoomtext, Dolphin Guide, Window Eye, Azabat Typing Tutor.
Karten Centre Staff
1 paid staff member. Up to 8 volunteers.
Karten Centre Hours
Advice on assisstive technology for VI people.
The centre is open to clients Tue, Wed Thu, 10:00 - 16:00.
Services offered to the Network
Vision North Somerset based in Weston Super Mare, who have their own AT training suite.
Partnerships
RNIB Group's Online Today project is closely related. The broad aim of which is to increase knowledge and participation of internet based services, for leisure, work, research and social engagement amongst VI people and their famlies.