Dolphin Computer Access: Make it Accessible (Public Training Course)

For readers with visual impairments and dyslexia, reading and learning materials in standard printed formats are often completely inaccessible. Make it Accessible is all about making these reading and learning materials accessible to readers with visual impairments and dyslexia.

Make it Accessible introduces some key universal rules for making reading and learning materials accessible. The course will continue to introduce computer software to assist in making these reading and learning materials accessible as specific alternative formats. These formats include large print, MP3 audio, DAISY talking book and Braille.

Who would benefit?

Make it Accessible is ideal for anyone looking to provide accessible versions of reading and learning materials. This might include:
- Education area coordinators
- Teachers and teaching assistants
- Charity workers
- Employees in commercial organisations
- Employees in local councils and government organisations
Who is Dolphin?

It is our vision to deliver independence to people with vision and print impairments all over the World. With over 160 million visually impaired people and 600 million dyslexic or learning disabled people, that's no small challenge. But we're determined to make a difference and have been working hard on that goal since Dolphin started in 1986

Independence is a different experience for every person, but for some of our customers it means securing their first job in industry, for others it's being able to read their post again having lost their sight in later life. Delivering those unique moments is exactly what drives us to keep creating world class products that are innovative, easy-to-use and intuitive.

Dolphin's roots are in assistive technology and we are proud to have developed one of the first commercial screen readers. When it comes to assistive technology, we know that one size does not fit all, so we focus on creating the perfect software for each of our users. This includes making inaccessible IT accessible for people in employment, thanks to SuperNova with Dolphin's Scripting for bespoke applications, as well as empowering visually impaired seniors to email, skype or write letters to family using Dolphin Guide.

Since those early days we have lead the market with innovations like SuperNova, the only combined magnification, speech and Braille software. We were also the first company to offer any assistive technology on a USB thumb drive when we developed and launched the Dolphin Pen in 2006. These days our AltFormat team are also leading the way in making text accessible for all people with a visual or print impairment with EasyConverter, and providing access to talking books with EasyReader.

Since our humble beginnings in one small Worcester office more than 20 years ago, the continued support of our customers has taken Dolphin from strength to strength. Today our 70 plus team support our international community of users from our offices in New Jersey US, Falköping Sweden, Hakadal Norway, Durham UK and our headquarters in
Worcester UK

Bata Founder Member Dolphin is a founder member of BATA - raising awareness of assistive technology and lobbying for the rights and interests of those needing assistive technology.

Best Companies, One to Watch in 2011 Dolphin has been named 'one to watch' in the Best Companies to Work for Guide 2011, this guide is based on employee feedback.

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Ticket arrangements: Please call 01905 754577 or email harriet.grant@dolphinuk.co.uk for details

Register today for your FREE accessibility training:
Free training from the accessibility experts at Dolphin Computer Access (normal price £500).
Visit www.YourDolphin.com/MakeItAccessible or call 01905 75457