Open Hand Autumn 2016
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Information<br />
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We hope that our members<br />
will be able to make use of the<br />
features for managing<br />
everyday tasks such as<br />
emailing, as well as getting<br />
them started on their digital<br />
journeys.<br />
DBUK is working closely with<br />
Synapptic to provide feedback<br />
on the user’s experiences, with<br />
the intention of developing the<br />
products further for people<br />
with dual sensory loss.<br />
Mary continues,<br />
“We’re keen to support DBUK’s<br />
initiative in establishing these<br />
digital connections, because<br />
our wider aim has always been<br />
to remove barriers to<br />
technology for people with<br />
disabilities.”<br />
“It just seems like a great fit<br />
for us and we hope we can<br />
build our relationship with<br />
DBUK in the future.”<br />
Synapptic’s innovative<br />
products have recently<br />
received an Award for<br />
Excellence from the Macular<br />
Society. The award, in the<br />
category of Best Technology<br />
Innovation, recognised the<br />
unique approach Synapptic<br />
has taken to bridging the<br />
technology gap for those<br />
with sight loss. Now,<br />
Synapptic hopes to develop<br />
its products further for those<br />
with hearing loss, by listening<br />
to feedback from the DBUK<br />
digital groups.<br />
For further information on Synapptic, please contact our digital<br />
inclusion officer, Tim Locke on 01733 358 100 or email<br />
tim.locke@deafblind.org.uk<br />
You can also visit the Synapptic website www.synapptic.com<br />
A free trial version of the software is also available, which can<br />
be sampled using an existing Android phone or tablet.
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