Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology is a game changer for people with sight loss and, with the right training and practice, can restore independence. Here are some of our top picks of the best Assistive technology and apps out there.

  • John using his ipad/ tablet
    Blog

    5 of the best apps for people with sight loss

    Posted Mar 2022
  • Audible app open on a phone scanning a pint of milk barcode.
    Blog

    Audible Vision app review

    Posted Jan 2022
  • Super Lidar Logo
    Blog

    Super Lidar: An app for exploring your environment

    Posted Sep 2021
  • 4 airtags on top of each others
    Blog

    AirTags: Helping you find your items

    Posted Jul 2021
  • 3 different Amazon Alexa smart devices Models
    Blog

    Voice Activated printing: Using Alexa to print and scan

    Posted Jun 2021
  • Accessing Audio Books. Pink background with over the head headphones with a book inbetween.
    Blog

    Accessing Audiobooks: Formats and services

    Posted Mar 2021
  • A screenshot displaying the Library screen, including 'search for a symbol' and the heading 'Washing'
    Blog

    Laundry Lens: An app to help with clothes washing

    Posted Nov 2020
  • Chris from our Digital Team
    Blog

    Our guide to designing accessible apps and websites

    Posted Oct 2020
  • Screenshot of the Eye-D menu listing the app's features including Where Am I?, Around Me, See Object in Image and Read Text in Image
    Blog

    Eye-D: An app that can act as your eyes

    Posted Feb 2020
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