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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.

  • 3 different Amazon Alexa smart devices Models
    Blog

    Voice Activated printing: Using Alexa to print and scan

    Posted Jun 2021
  • Mark sat infront of TV with Accessible TV Text on image.
    Video

    Accessible TV: using a smart speaker

    Posted May 2021
  • Mark infront of TV. Freeview channel 555
    Video

    Freeview Channel 555 | The Audio Described TV guide

    Posted Apr 2021
  • Introduction to Be My Eyes video
    Video

    Introducing Be My Eyes

    Posted Mar 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
  • In Your Pocket - a Fully Voice Operated Device
    Video

    In Your Pocket

    Posted Nov 2020
  • Chris from our Digital Team
    Blog

    Our guide to designing accessible apps and websites

    Posted Oct 2020
  • Mark tests out Microsoft Soundscape
    Video

    Putting Microsoft’s Soundscape app to the test!

    Posted Sep 2020
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