Rebecca's Blog

Jul 27, 2007 01:15am

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Testimonials

1 min read

Phil happy to recommend Rebecca

Dear Rebecca,

I found your training to be informative, thorough, and enjoyable. You have given me a sound understanding of the applications which we looked at, and this has already been of tremendous benefit. I would be very happy to recommend you to a friend.

Phil

Jul 27, 2007 01:15am

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Testimonials

1 min read

Jul 22, 2007 11:34pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Testimonials, blind eye, partial vision, partially sighted & screen reader

1 min read

Rebecca liberated me from the indignity of being relegated to the group of the unteachable

Learning to use the computer is difficult enough for anyone with good vision talk less of me with blind eye and partial vision in the other. I was lucky to have Rebecca as my coach who liberated me from the indignity of being relegated to the group of the unteachable. Rebecca’s vast experience in the field of imparting knowledge to the blind is borne out of genuine concern and keen interest to empower the blind. She is diligent, calm and possesses the rare intuition to proffer solutions to diffi…

Jul 22, 2007 11:34pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Testimonials, blind eye, partial vision, partially sighted & screen reader

1 min read

Jul 17, 2007 08:57pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Windows Vista, aisquared, dolphin, Freedom Scientific, Jaws, magic, supernova & zoomtext

1 min read

Assistive Technology and Windows Vista

I've recently taken delivery of a new computer - a Compaq laptop from PC World , by the way - and took the plunge into the world of the latest Operating System from Microsoft. enter Windows Vista. "Ta-da!" So starts my latest learning curve and...

I thought I would share some of that learning here and report back on the implications for Assistive Technology. So watch this space for my experiences of:

Vista and Freedom Scientific's Jaws;
Vista and Dragon Naturally Speaking from Nuance;
Vista a…

Jul 17, 2007 08:57pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Windows Vista, aisquared, dolphin, Freedom Scientific, Jaws, magic, supernova & zoomtext

1 min read

Jul 17, 2007 06:15pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Testimonials, Jaws & Testimonial

1 min read

Meredith said

Rebecca, you have been an extremely supportive, enthusiastic and interested trainer and sorter-outer for me - many thanks indeed.

I hope our paths cross again one day.

Very best wishes

Meredith

London

Jul 17, 2007 06:15pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Testimonials, Jaws & Testimonial

1 min read

Apr 23, 2007 07:01pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Testimonials, braille, Jaws Training & Testimonial

1 min read

Anne Wilkins says "Thanks"

Rebecca, you’ve trained me on several occasions during recent years in the use of Jaws for Windows in varying versions and also on the Braille display I use in my work.

I have learned such a lot from you, Rebecca, and feel certain that if it were not for the help and encouragement you have given me to keep updated with the specialist technology available, I may not have a job at present.

I feel that I have achieved so many things as an Administrative Assistant within South Wales Police which…

Apr 23, 2007 07:01pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Testimonials, braille, Jaws Training & Testimonial

1 min read

Apr 19, 2007 10:20pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Blog, Assistive Technology Training, availability, Cardiff, Rebecca Ballard & Wales

1 min read

How to check on my availability

I thought it might be useful if you could have a look at when I am available to carry out training with you, your colleague or your client. So I've created a Google Calendar which you can look at. I will endeavour to keep it up-to-date. If you would like to book me for some time, look at when I'm available then give me a call on 029 2125 0662, or drop me a line to contact@rebeccaballard.com.

Here's my diary:

Do please let me know if you find this useful.

Apr 19, 2007 10:20pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Blog, Assistive Technology Training, availability, Cardiff, Rebecca Ballard & Wales

1 min read

Feb 3, 2007 01:37am

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Magnification Training, computer training, Freedom Scientific, magic, magnification, partial sight. & visual impairment

3 min read

Magic Training

Magic is a great piece of software for people with low vision. It comes in 2 versions, one with speech and the other magnification only and will magnify the screen up to 16 times.
If you are using Freedom Scientific's magnification software, I can help you get the most out of it and customise it for your needs. This will include:

setting the level of magnification to suit you;
getting the general screen colours right for your eyes including text colours;
changing the flashing cursor so it is …

Feb 3, 2007 01:37am

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Magnification Training, computer training, Freedom Scientific, magic, magnification, partial sight. & visual impairment

3 min read

Feb 3, 2007 01:37am

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Magnification Training, computer training, Freedom Scientific, magic, magnification, partial sight. & visual impairment

3 min read

Magic Training

Magic is a great piece of software for people with low vision. It comes in 2 versions, one with speech and the other magnification only and will magnify the screen up to 16 times.
If you are using Freedom Scientific's magnification software, I can help you get the most out of it and customise it for your needs. This will include:

setting the level of magnification to suit you;
getting the general screen colours right for your eyes including text colours;
changing the flashing cursor so it is …

Feb 3, 2007 01:37am

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Magnification Training, computer training, Freedom Scientific, magic, magnification, partial sight. & visual impairment

3 min read

Jan 28, 2007 05:32pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Assistive Technology, Dolphin SuperNova, Magnification Software, Magnification Training, zoomtext, Ai Squared & Fredom Scientific Magic

1 min read

Magnification Software

For those of you not in the know, magnification software "does what it says on the tin". That is,it magnifies the details on the computer screen, typically from two times to 16 times. Most software packages will also allow you to magnify in different ways. For example, magnifying the whole screen as a whole, allow you to split the screen either horizontally or vertically, and some also allow you to use the mouse like a handheld magnified.

The market leaders are probably Magic (from Freedom Scien…

Jan 28, 2007 05:32pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Assistive Technology, Dolphin SuperNova, Magnification Software, Magnification Training, zoomtext, Ai Squared & Fredom Scientific Magic

1 min read

Jan 27, 2007 05:43pm

By Rebecca Ballard

Under Assistive Technology, Jaws for Windows, Jaws Training, Screen Readers, Training, Assistive Technology Training, FreedomScientific, Jaws traning & Rebecca Ballard

1 min read