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COMPUTER COURSES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE

These courses are taught at the Social Centre for the Blind in Boxmoor.
The courses run on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Each course uses computers with "Window Eyes", a speech output programme for blind people, and some with Zoom Text screens to magnify text.
The syllabus includes:
An introduction to basic keyboard skills and WORD PROCESSSING for the beginner.

How to use the INTERNET and E-MAIL - the prerequisite is basic keyboard skills.

How to use the MICROSOFT EXCEL spreadsheet package.

OTHER COURSES AND ACTIVITIES held AT The Social Centre for The Blind, Alston Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1QU

Yoga Classes Every Tuesday from 12 to 1p.m. For sight & Physically Impaired People
Classes started in September 2010.
Yoga combats stress, keeps you supple and mobile into later life and is a great way to get gentle exercise. The classes provide relaxation and breathing techniques combined with gentle stretching,
The tutor is experienced with students who have little or no sight, as well as those with physical problems.
Contact the Class Organiser Audrey Mackie on 01442 217918

For information about any of the courses please contact the DTN secretary Audrey Mackie on 01442 217918 (day time only) or email her here.

The Wednesday Afternoon Blind Club runs on alternate Wednesdays. For more information contact either Anne Clarke on 01442 244225 or Sally Neville on 01442 257781 or email her here.

The Rotary Blind Club is on the 4th Monday in the month. Contact Michael Wright on 01442 257635 for more information email him here.

For help or information on other activities at the Social Centre or to book it for an appropriate event, please contact the Centre Manager, Dawn Bunting on 01442 258550.