Guide Dogs Scotland launches new technology offer for children with a vision impairment
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 23rd July 2021
Free assistive technology for primary and secondary school age children under new scheme.
For a limited time, Guide Dogs (this link will take you away from our website) are offering iPads to children with a vision impairment aged 3-18, while secondary school-age children may choose an iPhone instead. The devices have excellent accessibility features built-in, and online guides and tutorials will be provided to help them get started and to ensure that they know how to stay safe online.
The devices will be completely free of charge, with the only requirement being proof of vision impairment.
You can find more details of the service, including how to apply, at www.guidedogs.org.uk/techforall(this link will take you away from our website)
Services Marketing Officer at Guide Dogs Scotland, Emma Brown, said: “Technology is so important for children with sight loss, to develop learning, creativity, and independence. This offer can support children with learning at home, as well as just having fun!”
Tech for All is just one of many services Guide Dogs are providing for children and young people. We offer buddy dogs, a well behaved canine companion for children with sight loss; our ‘My Time to Play’ Programme for children with sight loss aged 0-4, learning through sensory play in a group setting led by our habilitation specialists; and much more.
Families interested in accessing any of Guide Dogs’ services should contact their information line on: 0800 781 1444 or children@guidedogs.org.uk
Emma would be delighted to speak to professionals about what Guide Dogs can offer children and adults with sight loss, and can be contacted on 07500 823 894 or emma.brown@guidedogs.org.uk
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