Happy Retirement Karen In June, seescape’s longest serving staff member, Karen Simpson, will be retiring. Whilst we are sad to see her go, I’m sure you will all join us in thanking Karen for her years of service and wish her all the best for the future. Below, Karen shares her thoughts and memories of [...]
Stuart Beveridge, Assistive Technology Trainer I’ve never been a confident cane user. I’m on my second guide dog and I’ve managed to get 17 years and counting out of two wonderful animals and companions. I’ve always been interested in GPS and obstacle detection devices alongside my guide dog. I also use a NaviBelt and a [...]
Have you been searching for the right job? You’ve got the talent, you’ve got the qualifications but you’re not sure where to start? For so many people with low or no vision, getting a start in employment can be really challenging. Unfortunately, unemployment rates among people who are blind or have low vision remain stubbornly [...]
Thank you to everyone who joined our most recent session which featured Alternative Screen Readers for Windows and Mac. The 2 Stuarts guided us through an excellent demonstration of Windows Narrator and Apple’s VoiceOver. For anyone who missed this session, you can view the recording via the link below. The AT Social Hub: Screen Reading [...]
Please note a correction on page 2 of this edition. NHS clinics taking place at Wilson Avenue are Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy NOT Diabetic Retinal Screening. We are sorry for any confusion this has caused. see News June 2021 PDF
The AT Social Hub is back with another exciting session and this week we have a brand new device to share with you all! We’re thrilled as part of this AT Social Hub special to unveil the latest and greatest notetaker from our friends at Selvas. The BrailleSense 6 is the device that we've been [...]
The AT Social Hub is back with another exciting session driven by your experiences of living with sight loss. This week, we will be joined by the team from Guide Dogs UK. The Guide Dogs story started in 1931 with two amazing British pioneers, Muriel Crooke and Rosamund Bond. These remarkable women organised the training [...]
seescape Dunfermline group members share their thanks to seescape volunteers in this short video clip. Keeping in touch during their weekly calls has kept them connected, hopefully, it won’t be long until we can get together again: @seescapefife #VolunteersWeekScot
We’re delighted that award winning actress and singer/songwriter, and seescape Patron, Barbara Dickson has shared a special message to thank seescape volunteers for all they do and help us celebrate #VolunteersWeekScot, check it out here:
With less than 24 hours to go until #VolunteersWeekScot, we can’t wait to share with you some amazing messages thanking seescpae Volunteers for all they have done over the last year and their continued support every year. Stay tuned for highlights, including some famous well-known Fifers!
