{"state":"ACT","longitude":149.132348,"name":"Royal Society for the Blind (RSB)","website":"rsb.org.au","logockid":"EFFDEED0-4B17-4834-A2FF-A34BF554A891","para2":"","person":"Sarah Sage - Client","title":"","engagement":"Both","para1":"The Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) is a not-for-profit organisation providing services to Australians who have severe vision impairment. These services are delivered by a professional, committed and highly qualified team.<br><br><br><br><br>For over 130 years the RSB has supported those with vision impairment and today works with more than 12,000 clients in SA, NSW and ACT.<br>Since 1997 the RSB has been a leader in adaptive technology, offering a wide range of adaptive technology solutions and training support.","services":"<li> •\tPresentations  and Interactive workshops <li\/> <br><li> •\tAdvice and support <li\/> <br><li> •\tAdaptive technology assessments  <li\/> <br><li> •\tWorkplace assessments  <li\/> <br><li> •\tOne on one training on assistive technology <li\/> <br><li> •\tHardware and software support  <li\/> <br><li> •\tShowcase the latest in adaptive  <li\/> technology for people who are blind or vision impaired  <li\/>","id":5565713,"quote":"Visiitng  the RSB  I was able to  to access, trial and train on  the latest in  Adaptive technology, this  has assited me to remain productive in my customer service officer role.","para3":"People who are blind or vision impaired are assessed and advised by an Adaptive Technology Specialist on Apple products. Products are selected based not only on current needs of the person but also to ensure that if further vision loss occurs both the strategies and the chosen equipment,  can be utilized in the longer term. The RSB will work with the individual to ensure their device is personalised to meet their accessibility requirements, and an individualised training plan is then developed to ensure the product can be used  to its full potential.","joinyear":2016,"subtitle":"","solutions":"Accessibility","email":"gina.baulderstone@rsb.org.au","city":"Canberra","latitude":-35.27706}