Vision North Somerset

Services/focus of the Karten Centre

Our tech support helps people to explore technologies which help them to remain independent and connected. We understand the particular needs of people with sight and/or hearing loss in accessing mainstream technologies, and specialise in other tech developments for that group.

We can help with:
- Getting online, basic help with computers, phones and tablets
- Using accessibility tools
- Electronic magnifiers
- Apps to support people with visual impairments and hearing loss
- Assistive technologies, including AI enabled, including glasses, canes and other sensory aids
- Other electronic aids to support sight loss and hearing loss

We offer training, try-before-you-buy and ongoing support. Our services are non-profit.

Centre specialisms:

• Sensory Applications
• Specialist VI software

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Centre Address

3 Neva Road, Weston super Mare, BS23 1YD

Karten Centre Manager

Tech Staff

Contact Details

Phone:

01934 419393

E-mail:

info@visionns.org.uk

Host Organisation

Vision North Somerset

Host Organisation Address

3 Neva Road, Weston super Mare, BS23 1YD

Centre setting

• Charity

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Karten Centre Website

https://visionnorthsomerset.org

Centre Established

January 2015

Clients

Our focus is on adults with vision and/or hearing impairments.

Typical ages of clients

• 60+

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Disabilities

- Vision impaired
- Hearing impaired
- Mobility difficulties associated with older age

Type/s of disabilties

• Deaf-blind
• Hearing impairment including deafness
• Visual impairment including blindness

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Technology used in the Karten Centre

- Desktop computers
- Apple and Android phones and tablets
- A range of specialist tech for people with sight and hearing loss

Providing

• Day Service Activities

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Karten Centre Staff

Paid and volunteer staff

Karten Centre Hours

By appointment, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday daytime. In-home visits possible.

Services offered to the Network

Support and training 1:1 and in small groups

Partnerships

We work in partnership with:
- North Somerset Council to provide statutory services for people with sensory loss.
- The Macular Society
- Visionary
- RNIB
- North Somerset Health and Wellbeing Collective
- Disability Action Group
- Manufacturers and suppliers of specialist equipment

Additional Information

Vision North Somerset provides help and support to over 2,000 people with sight loss or hearing loss in North Somerset.