Braille Machine now in sight 

Despite on going funding difficulties Access to Community Education (ACE) continue to find support from the local community. The group are now about to purchase a Braille machine for visually impaired students and have been given a welcome top-up of £500 to their fund from Astra Zeneca. 

Visually impaired students Ian White and Charlotte Parkinson were given a demonstration of the Brallier by a representative from Force 10. The machine will convert text from a PC to Braille using each individuals preferred format. It will also print pictures, spreadsheets and graphs. 

The A4 size Tiger embosser will cost £2,500. The group now have £1,800 raised by Jacques Andrews sponsored swim and the £500 from Zeneca. They hope to raise the remaining £200 by holding an Easter raffle with prizes donated by businesses in Brixham.  

Any donations are welcomed. Contact Adult & Community Learning on 01803 853302.