Our Get Connected Crew provides support to blind and partially sighted people to get online and access digital services.
We will support individuals and groups of all abilities to access new technology. Whether you have never turned on a computer or just want to brush up on your skills, the Get Connected Crew can help.
We have staff and volunteers in 18 local authority locations across Wales providing home visits, one-to-one services, and group training sessions in community venues.
What the Get Connected Crew can help with
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An introduction to using a computer and the internet
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Support to set up an email account and social networking pages such as Twitter and Facebook
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Getting the best deals by paying bills online
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Shopping online
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Uploading and sharing digital photographs
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Chatting online using Skype
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Searching for training
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Product demonstrations including Kindle and iPad
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Advice about software
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Referral to other agencies and RNIB services
How to contact the Get Connected Crew
Darren Williams, Digital Inclusion Officer on 07789 308814
darren.williams@rnib.org.uk
Hannah Rowlatt, Digital Inclusion Officer on 07789 285725
hannah.rowlatt@rnib.org.uk
Michelle Herbert, Digital Inclusion Manager on 07789 397037
michelle.herbert@rnib.org.uk
How to request a visit or join a session
Any blind or partially sighted person, their friend, or family member can make a request to the crew for a home visit or to join a community session. There is no need to go through a professional.
Download a form and send it to the crew at GetConnected@rnib.org.uk or post it to:
Get Connected
RNIB Cymru
Trident Court
East Moors Road
Cardiff CF24 5TD
Volunteer for the Get Connected Crew
If you like to tweet or spend time on Facebook, or can never be parted from your Kindle, then we want you to joint the crew. We are looking for volunteers with a passion for technology and social media to support blind and partially sighted people to get online.
For more information on the role, and how to apply, please visit our Volunteering page.
Follow the crew and their work on RNIB Cymru's Twitter and Facebook pages.