I had a visit from the Salford Talking News this afternoon. A volunteer called Anne visited me after I returned home from a full day, at Henshaws Society for Blind People in Old Trafford, learning Braille in the morning and making arts & crafts in the afternoon.
I was given a player in which to play the USB memory sticks containing the weekly news from my local newspaper (the Salford Advertiser), a pouch to return the USB stick in when I've finished each article, and some information leaflets. New USB memory sticks will be sent to my home each Saturday morning in a yellow pouch. After listening to the news, and monthly magazine containing articles of interest, I will then post the USB's back each week in the allocated pouch with my label inside. It's such a great idea, and much easier than trying to struggle reading the newspaper with my magnifier!
You can visit the Salford Talking News website here
to find out more information.
to find out more information.