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The FB-Exchange Club
The Exchange Club is an informal gathering of people livine with
varying degrees of sight loss who wish to improve their daily lives
through assistive technology.
Essentially, members share their recollections of how they found
solutions to problems accessing technology, and ask for support with
any technological difficulties they may be experiencing. The focus is
mainly on assistive technology such as the Talks and VoiceOver screen
readers on Android and iOS devices respectively, and JAWS, NVDA,
Narrator, and VoiceOver on Windows and Mac computers respectively.
Many members attest to learning so much in a short time from
colleagues that they, in turn, can help new arrivals with their
technology problems.
Many other discussions take place around topics such as visits to art
exhibitions, information on libraries, social events, and the general
exchange of information useful to blind/visually impaired people. Do
check it out---you might be surprised at what you have to offer, and
what you can learn.
Remote Access
Thanks to the wonders of smart phones and tablets, members who cannot
physically attend meetings, regularly join in using WhatsApp, Facetime
or landline.
The Technology Reviewed
Initially, The FB-Exchange Club focused on desktop issues before
quickly moving on to include laptops, iPads, smart phones, fitness
devices and voice-activated home technology.
Some of the more significant topics covered to date have included:
* Social Media Platforms;
* iPhones;
* Android Phones;
* Tablets;
* Useful Apps for iOS or Android;
* Troubleshooting;
* Websites;
* VI-friendly Tools and Features;
* Instant Messaging and opportunities of joining in with the global
texting community,
* Skype, WhatsApp and Facetime conferencing
* help in setting up robotic assistants like the Alexa Echo Dot and
the Google Home Player
The Wish List
The members of the FB-Exchange Club would like to see:
* All sites become WC3 compliant (as are Government websites
generally);
* All products and designs made accessible to non-visual use from
their inception;
* Dedicated call-centre agents who are specifically trained to resolve
the technological problems encountered by people with a visual impairment.
If you have any questions or helpful suggestions, please don't hesitate to
contact us, and we will pass them on to the group.
Venues
Dublin:
The Dublin FB-Exchange Club meets on Monday mornings from 11am to 1pm,
at Fighting Blindness on the 3rd Floor, 7 Ely Place, Dublin 2.
Cork:
The Cork FB-Exchange Club meets every Saturday in Cork City Library, Grand
Parade, Cork City between 11am and 12.30pm, except on bank holiday
weekends or on the second Saturday of the month.
Contact
If you would like more information on the FB Exchange club near you, please
phone John or Mahon on:
01 674 6496
or send an email to:
insight@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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