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  • Mickyjim
    Mickyjim Online Community Member Posts: 11 Connected
    Adam_Scope said:
    When you are planning a trip, try and take away the fear of the unknown by using symbols, books, even photos of every stage of the journey. Prepare as much as possible in advance by showing the photos, symbols every day, take away the unpredictability which is a big part of the fear. (shared by a community member)
    I find Google Street view is great when planning a new journey ( i used it recently for a trip out to an Assesment center) :)

  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    This is amazing @Mickyjim! I've always done this as it helps with orientation. :)
  • Mickyjim
    Mickyjim Online Community Member Posts: 11 Connected
    I find it helps a lot with hills and problems like steps when going to an area i am not familiar with.
  • Andrew_S
    Andrew_S Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    Tech companies are now building accessibility into products from the ground up, so there are loads of accessibility options when using tech:
    - In Windows 10, press Windows key + U to open the Ease of Access settings. In there you'll find things like Magnification, contrast options, Narrator (screen reading), Dictation/voice typing, eye control (beta), virtual keyboard and mouse options, etc.
    - On iOS and MacOS you'll find similar features in Settings - Accessibility, or Settings - General - Accessibility. VoiceOver is great for the visually-impaired.
    - On Android, these options are in Settings - Accessibility. They've removed some options in recent versions for some reason, but you can download them separately as the Android Accessibility Suite on the Play store, after which you'll find them in the Accessibility menu under Installed Services.

    On top of these, there are now loads of accessibility apps available. Some are paid, but the average user can get by with those that are free.


  • JulieBallard3
    JulieBallard3 Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
    Kitchen Tip

    Just adding to Adam's tip: if you don't have a jar lid rubber opener or a pair of rubber gloves to wrap around it to give it added traction, try GENTLY banging the metal lid on a hard surface to dent it. (I use the floor). It will unscrew easily and won't affect you being able to screw it back on.
  • Niffler
    Niffler Online Community Member Posts: 14 Contributor
    One thing I ordered recently was a back scratcher!  Not only that, it is telescopic...BRILLIANT! Only 1.49 and wouldn't be without it :smiley:

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