Computer Club

The Computer Club provides training, progression and friendship - it’s a step into the world of cyberspace and all about learning the ins and outs of computer literacy.

During the 12 years of running

it’s seen many changes and is now self-funding with help from the Cornwall Blind Association. The courses are open to anyone who has, or is developing any level of sight impairment from partial to total blindness. There is no age limit, entry criteria or time constraint on the number of courses you can attend.

Students are offered the opportunity to try a variety of specialist equipment which will compensate for their particular disability. Tutor Alison Griffi n covers touch-typing, two levels of word processing, basic tables, e-mail and use of the internet. We also offer card-making, three strands of creative writing (discrete help with English skills,

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Introducing - the Computer Club

autobiographical writing, and writing

for those who wish to publish). You do not need to have a computer at the beginning although access to a computer is an advantage. The two-hour lessons are held each Monday and Wednesday. These are held on Mondays at 10.30am-12.30pm and 2.30pm- 4.30pm and on Wednesdays, at 10.30am-12.30pm and 1pm-3pm. Each term lasts ten weeks with a half-term break. There are six students in each class and each person is taught individually. Not everyone fi nds learning about computers easy, so lessons are tailored to individual needs. Alison said: “Please don’t be afraid to try! We are a very informal and friendly group - if nothing else you will gain confi dence, receive help and make friends with other like-minded people.”

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