T3 - Talking Tactile Technology

 
 

T3

The T3 is a touch sensitive, multi-sensory device which provides instant audio feedback from tactile images. This combination of sound and touch transforms the way in which people with or without disabilities can access graphical information. 

The T3 is fully inclusive and enables you to meet the needs and requirements of a wide range of disabilities. It is not a tool which is provided purely for the visually impaired but a tool to be used and enjoyed by everyone. Due to the consistency of the information supporting the T3 overlays materials it is extremely helpful for those who have Autism or Asperger’s. It is also an extremely useful tool for those with dyslexia and removes the embarrassment for people who are unable to read print.

The T3 can be used in many ways for example mainstream and specialist education, public service areas, museums, galleries, heritage venues and anywhere there is a point of interest.

Prices:

£900.00 (T3 Unit and supporting software)
£25.00 x 36 months rental agreement (customer owns T3 at end of agreement)

Zychem fuser:  £586.50
Swell Paper:     £92.50

T3 Training

This one day training package will enable the user to author and to produce their own T3 overlays using swell paper. The training can be carried out at the customer’s establishment or at RNC and consists of a full explanation on the advantages of the T3, how it can be used to enhance current learning materials, discussion on how the customer can adapt current teaching materials and other areas of learning. 

Prices £750.00

Off campus training may result in accomodation and susistance charges.

T3 Overlays

We offer a comprehensive range of overlays which cover a diverse range of subjects:

• Early Years Literacy, Numeracy, General Science, Human Biology, Science Weather, Tactiles

• General Studies

• Geography – Physical

• Ancient History

• Information Technology

• Literacy

• Mobility & Access

• Numeracy

• Physiology – Sport and Recreation

Religious Education

Remedial Therapies - Reflexology

Science – Chemistry, General Biology, Human Biology, Physics

Overlays can also be produced for floor plans, site maps and graphical data. All of the content materials for overlays are produced at RNC.
  
The T3 overlays offer an opportunity to explore information in a graphical format using tactile diagrams and audio files to access the background information. Overlays can be offered in a range of languages (this will incur charges to cover the production costs)

Individual overlays:          £20.00
Overlays Sets from:         £35.00 - £100.00
Bespoke Overlays from: £140.00

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Hoople

This a mobility aid that has been developed by RNC and is a mobility aid with a number of unique benefits:

• It does not require any dexterity in wrist movements, ideal for people who have joint problems or lack coordination of wrist movement

• Young children can explore in greater or use as a pre-cane aid 

• An elderly person can quickly learn the skills necessary tofeel  more confident when travelling around their home area

• An experienced  traveller who may be blind or vision  impaired can use the Hoople on ground conditions not suitable for the traditional long cane

• Hoople will work on rocky paths, sand, snow, grass, uneven terrain and urban footways

• Low cost and lightweight yet strong and resilient

• Unlike long canes, obstructions are detected by design not by user technique

The Hoople has no moving parts, no batteries and no running costs.  It works by providing tactile feedback (touch sensations) as well as some audio feedback (sound).  Drops are detected 2 paces ahead, allowing the user sufficient reaction time to stop or change direction.  Obstacles are located both immediately ahead of the user whilst its special shape design acts like a cat’s wisher in detecting narrow gaps or similar potential obstructions either side of the path ahead.

The Hoople is available in a range of standard sizes, special requirements can be made to order. 

£15.00 each currently zero rated for VAT. 

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Talking Tabs

All-Audio Guitar Instruction for those who are blind, visually impaired, dyslexic or auditory learners

The Gift of Music

Music is universally known for its health and wellness benefits.  Learning to play a musical instrument is therapeutic, builds self-confidence, provides self-expression and also creates social and career opportunities.   However, the most important reason to learn to play an instrument is because it’s a lot of fun!

Learn with your Ears, Not your Eyes

The Talking Tabs all-audio guitar instruction teaches you to play music the way it should be learned, with your ears, not your eyes.  No sheet music, no books, no software, no distractions!  Simply listen to professionally designed lessons delivered on standard CD’s and you will be playing your favourite songs in time

Talking Tabs Guitar Instructions:  The Complete Beginners Series

Choose an electric or acoustic guitar and let our world-class instructors verbally guide your hands and fingers with the precision, clarity and pace you would expect from an all-audio product.   With over 20 hours of step-by-step instruction on standard audio CD’s you will learn all the skills necessary to begin playing your favourite Rock, Country, Inspirational, Blues and Folk songs

Play-it-Now Tunes: Listen. Learn. Play

Never before has there been an easier or more entertaining way to learn to play the greatest songs from yesterday and today than with Play-It-Now Tunes.  Without the use of sheet music, Braille, books, software or any visual materials, you will learn to play your favourite songs.  Note by note, bar by bar, chord by chord, strum by strum, your instructor will verbally guide your hands and fingers with the same building block approach that makes our all-audio method of instruction so effective

Prices:  The complete Beginners Series:  £85.00
  Individual music CD’s:  £13.00

Please contact us for further information and a list of all the CD’s available

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The Tactile Acoustic Guitar  for VI Musicians

The Tactile Acoustic Guitar or TAG is a standard acoustic guitar which has been modified to help visually impaired musicians locate the fret positions both quickly and easily while they are learning to play the guitar.  This is accomplished by the addition of a series of tactile guides on the nect of the guitar to indicate the positions of the third, fifth, seventh, ninth and twelfth frets.  Each position is marked by three markers on the top, middle and bottom of the neck which means you can always tell where you are on the fret board whether you are playing open chords, barre chords or lead melodies.

There will soon be a tuition CD available which will teach you how to tune the guitar and play a variety of chords, scales and songs using the tactile markers on the back of the neck as a guide.  This will use the open G, or Spanish Tuning system to allow beginners to make very quick progress and master lots of simple tunes within a few days or weeks!

Price:  INSERT

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European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) 

The European Computer Driving Licence (or International Computer Driving Licence) is THE world wide recognised qualification demonstrating competence in computer skills. 

ECDL (ICDL) is the fastest growing IT user qualification in over 125 countries.  It has been designed as a benchmark qualification in computing enabling individuals to develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects. 

Now, for the first time, The Royal National College for the Blind is able to offer a unique Jaws and Supernova compatible ECDL qualification.  Our expertise in VI and IT has enabled us to produce this exclusive fully accessible programme. 

The complete set of seven modules is available on disks as self study material.  This enables the learner to be entirely independent having the choice to study either on their own or in a group/classroom environment.  Modules can be purchased as a set or individually.
 
Module 1- Basic Concepts of Information Technology (IT)

• Feel comfortable with the technology available to work a computer by understanding related objects and terms

Module 2 - Using a Computer and Managing Files

• Covers all the basic concepts including creating, managing, moving and finding files, as well as working with the Operating System

Module 3 - Word processing

• Learn the skills you need to create text documents, letters, your CV, reports, mail merges and managing tasks and activities.

Module 4 - Spreadsheets

• Develop the skills you need to ‘number crunch’ electronically, charting raw data, creating graphs and tables for reporting

Module 5 - Databases

• What is a database, what it can be used for and how to set one up 

Module 6 - Presentations (PowerPoint)

• Create presentations for printing, animated slide shows and the web

Module 7 - Information and communication (internet and e-mails)

• Effectively search the internet quickly and easily.  Also covers the use of e-mail and sending/receiving of e-mails and attachments 

 All courses are customised to the learner or organisation by including personal e-mail addresses and are sent out in disk format.  We are able to provide you with sample materials if required.