Henry Hollinshead

Being visually impaired has not stopped Henry from learning to use the computer. Specialist software that reads out what's on his computer screen enables him to use a PC and surf the internet.

Henry regularly attends Information Technology (IT) classes at the North Tyneside Society for the Blind, and recently used the internet to plan a trip of a lifetime to Lourdes in France. The dream holiday was realized when Henry found a charity online that organises trips for disabled groups to the popular pilgrimage site. Henry was able to research and book his entire journey online.

Having had such an amazing experience, Henry is now keen to expand his use of a computer to discover lots more. He said, "Once my confidence grows, I definitely want to use the internet to do more things, such as online shopping and finding out about more holidays. I would definitely encourage other visually impaired people to learn how to use a computer. It really has broadened my horizons; I do so much more now."

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