Author: Aspire Consultancy

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‘It makes you feel humiliated and vulnerable’

This is an email sent to us from Guide Dogs.

‘It makes you feel humiliated and vulnerable’

Two weeks ago, Jackie wrote about her experiences of being refused access to taxis and minicabs because of her guide dog. Can you help?

Since then, hundreds of campaigners have written to their MP. They’ve asked the government to use the current review of taxis and minicabs to ensure guide dog owners like Jackie no longer face discrimination.

Will you write to yours? The more MPs we reach, the louder our message will be!

Best wishes,
Jade
Guide Dogs Campaigns

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Micro-Speak Plus now available

Micro-Speak Plus is a brand new digital voice recorder that combines smart design with ease of use and high quality performance. is packed with useful features including specifically designed software that provides spoken prompts and beeps to assist blind and low-vision users
Record instantly with the press of a button and playback immediately via the built-in speaker. High Definition recordings in uncompressed WAV format ensure impressive results for unlimited speaking and listening activities.

Ideal for verbal note-taking great for Podcasts

 

FEATURES, (Special Audio Prompt Version):

  • Easy to use and simple navigation
  • Includes specifically designed software to provide spoken prompts and beeps to assist blind and low-vision users, including battery level, recording and file deletion.
  • Voice recording via a built-in microphone
  • Recording Format: High definition WAV, 192kbps, 48kHz sample rate
  • High quality audio playback via a built-in speaker
  • 3.5mm earphone socket for personal listening
  • Large tactile function buttons. Record, Play/Pause, Next, Previous and Volume Control
  • LCD display, (Note:The back light is deactivated. This version is for low vision users only)
  • Support for playback of MP3 and WAV audio formats
  • Mini USB Port for audio file downloads and uploads via a PC and Mac
  • Rechargeable Battery. Recharge using Micro USB Port
  • Built-in memory. 4GB providing 48 hours of high quality recording time
  • Approximate size 105 × 60 x 25mm
  • Model No: MIC-4GB-APG
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The 6dot™ Braille Label Maker

The 6dot™ Braille Label Maker™ is an exciting new way to make high-quality Braille labels. Designed to be used by people who read and write Braille as well as those who support them. It is portable and can be used independently of any other technology.

6 things you need to know about the Braille Label Maker™

Ergonomically designed to be portable and easy to use anywhere

Automatic scoring and cutting provides effortlessly clean label cuts without the need for scissors

Built-in Braille Keyboard supports all grades of Braille in virtually every language

QWERTY keyboard connectivity option enables people who cannot write Braille to create labels

Powered embossing produces high-quality Braille for accurate reading with minimal hand strength required

Two power options: AA batteries (standard) for portability or mains adapter (optional accessory) for desktop use extending the label making choices for user

Available from Graham Longly Aspire The One Stop Shop Aspire Consultancy Tel: 01904 762788 [email protected] http://www.aspireconsultancy.co.uk

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insideONE, the tactile braille tablet. bridging the visible and invisible world gap

insideONE is an unique product, combining design, technological performance and haptic ergonomics, dedicated to visual impairment.

Discover new ways to interact, through the in.Home© range of tactile software.

A shared approach between sighted and blind people, in a world we all are concerned in, communication and creation in digital dialog.

insideONE is the first braille tactile tablet in the world.

Advantages

Windows©.environment

Engraved braille keyboard into the Gorilla Glass

Screen with built-in 32 cells braille display

Browsing functions and tactile routine cursors

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Now available from Aspire Micro-Speak Plus digital voice recorder

Micro-Speak Plus is a brand new digital voice recorder that combines smart design with ease of use and high quality performance. Micro-Speak Plus is packed with useful features including specifically designed software that provides spoken prompts and beeps to assist blind and low-vision users
Record instantly with the press of a button and playback immediately via the built-in speaker. High Definition recordings in uncompressed WAV format ensure impressive results for unlimited speaking and listening activities.

Ideal for verbal note taking great for Podcasting

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Training Services

 

Aspire offers training in a wide range of mainstream and assistive software packages tailored to the needs of the individual client from beginner to advanced level.

Before delivering training we will always liaise with the client in order to establish what computer system, software and access technology they are using if we have not supplied it and their current level of knowledge of the product and what they wish to gain from the training.

Training is provided for all the products we supply.                                                               We provide 1 to 1 and group training.

We also provide training on how to make the most out of Microsoft Office, Windows software,       e-mail and the Internet in conjunction with a screen access package.

Visual impairment awareness training is also available.

Aspire holds awards for:

Dolphin v11.50 Approved Trainer
RNIB BTCS Accredited Jaws Trainer
GW Micro Certificate of Competence for

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