BLIND and partially-sighted people in Ryedale are being given help to get online and use technology at a new workshop.

The workshop, part of the RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) 'Online Today' project, will be a hands-on skills session.

It will feature interactive demonstrations of how to get the most from products such as tablets, smartphones and eReaders.

The session will take place between 10.00am and 12.30pm on Wednesday, October 26 at the Sight Support Ryedale Office on Yorkersgate in Malton.

David Brown, from Action for Blind People, said: "Access to the internet and technology can open up a whole new world for people, but knowing where to start isn't always easy if you've got sight or hearing problems.

"Our Online Today sessions are the perfect introduction, providing the basic skills and confidence to get online and explore all that is on offer. 

"If you're living with sight loss and are keen to take your first steps in using technology, sign up for the session on Wednesday and find out the difference getting online could make to you."

The workshop is being given by Action for Blind People and Sight Support Ryedale.

Supported by the Big Lottery Fund, RNIB's Online Today project aims to help 125,000 people living with sensory loss to get online, enabling them to use the internet for everyday tasks such as shopping, banking and staying in touch with friends and family. 

To find out more or book a place, call Sight Support Ryedale on 01653 698860.

Alternatively, email enquiries@sightsupportryedale.org to register interest in the session.

More information can be found at rnib.org.uk/onlinetoday.