Project iCare

Project iCare
Project iCare
Project iCare

 

My name is Mark Skelton and I am the ambassador for Talk Directs project iCare which was founded in April 2014. The aim of the project is to help the visually impaired community improve their daily lives with the help of digital technology, i.e. smartphone or tablet devices. I am very passionate about my role as I am registered blind myself and know only to well what a difference digital technology can make. If I didn't use a smart phone or tablet myself I would struggle to read a simple message or even write a short note. We have worked hard to make sure we can hopefully find a solution to help anyone with any level of visual impairment and have had some great success stories along the way.

In our stores we have an O2 Guru who has the technical knowledge on how to get the best out of a device so that people suffering from low vision can still communicate with family and friends. Simple options such as voice over functions and magnification settings can make a world of difference. They will also happily show people how to use apps that can increase the benefits of a device. For example, I use an app where I can download a talking book which is narrated by the author. On a standard phone I would not be able to do any of the above so making a simple phone call would be a huge struggle.

Since we started the project it has really helped people stay in contact and some of our clients have had secondary disabilities but we have always managed to find a solution for their needs. During the early period we have built up a great working relationship with Royal Society for the Blind, Yorkshire Guide Dogs and Action for the Blind. Our work with Action for the Blind saw Talk Direct be the first Yorkshire company ever win the 'see the capability not the disability award'. We currently visit all local visually impaired charities and support groups to show their service users just what we and technology can do to help them. These visits have proved tremendously popular and if you feel you may benefit from this service please get in touch.

Our main aim for the future is to continue working with these great companies and to provide support in our stores so the visually impaired can embrace technology so that it can help people in day to day life.

 



Recommended Android app - Text Fairy
Published : 05-02-2018

Recommended Android app - Text Fairy

Our O2 Guru Edward demonstrates how to use Text fairy

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iOS App - Visual Acuity
Published : 29-01-2018

iOS App - Visual Acuity

Our O2 Guru at Scarborough Marcus demonstrates how to use the app Visual Acuity.

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Talk Direct attend the Doncaster Deaf Trust College
Published : 23-01-2018

Talk Direct attend the Doncaster Deaf Trust College

Talk Direct were asked to attend the Doncaster Deaf Trust College to help their students.

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Talk Direct continues its work in the community
Published : 19-01-2018

Talk Direct continues its work in the community

Talk Direct continues its work in the community by visiting the Doncaster Deaf Trust

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Recommended Android app - CamFind
Published : 25-10-2017

Recommended Android app - CamFind

Our O2 Guru Ed demonstrates how to use the CamFind app

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Recommended IOS app - Sound Alert
Published : 10-10-2017

Recommended IOS app - Sound Alert

Our O2 Guru James demonstrates how to use the app Sound Alert with the use of subtitles for our customers who have impaired hearing.

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Recommended App - Google Translate
Published : 02-10-2017

Recommended App - Google Translate

Rebecca our O2 Guru at the Headingley store demonstrates how to use Google Translate.

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Recommended IOS app - VocalEyes
Published : 20-09-2017

Recommended IOS app - VocalEyes

Our O2 Guru at Junction 32 Phil demonstrates how to use the VocalEyes app.

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Recommended IOS app - Better Vision
Published : 11-08-2017

Recommended IOS app - Better Vision

Marcus from our O2 store in Scarborough demonstrates how to use the IOS app Better Vision.

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Recommended App - Audible
Published : 01-08-2017

Recommended App - Audible

Callum our O2 Guru at the Bridlington store demonstrates how to use the AUDIBLE APP

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Recommended Android app - Google Maps
Published : 18-07-2017

Recommended Android app - Google Maps

Liam our O2 Guru at the Merrion Centre store demonstrates how to use Google Maps.

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Recommended IOS app - BIG KEYS
Published : 18-07-2017

Recommended IOS app - BIG KEYS

Phil our O2 Guru at Castleford demonstrates how to use the Android app Big Keys

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