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Expert Resources: blind


These are the items that relate to blind found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • Microsoft Teams: An inclusive platform keeping blind veterans connected

    Robin Christopherson | 27 Jul 2022
    Find out how Teams has helped induct new Blind Veteran Members, and keeps the group connected across the country. 
  • Pros and cons of wearables for people with sight loss

    Alex.Barker | 11 Jul 2022
    Disability Consultant Alex Barker shares why it's helpful to ask the question 'Why would you want to use a wearable device instead of an app, or vice versa?'.
  • Technology to help people with sight loss - with RNIB and Envision

    Annie Mannion | 18 May 2022
    In this free webinar on 28 June 2022, AbilityNet, RNIB and Envision discuss how technology can help blind people or those who are visually impaired.
  • AbilityNet partners with Be My Eyes to support blind and visually impaired clients

    Sarah Botterill | 28 Jun 2021
    AbilityNet is proud to announce our partnership with Be My Eyes, an innovative app that provides real-time video assistance for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. From June 28, AbilityNet support staff will be able to field calls from the specialised help section of the App. 
  • AbilityNet expert on BBC Radio 4's In Touch technology special

    Robin Christopherson | 19 May 2021
    Robin Christopherson MBE shares his expertise and experience on the consumer affairs radio programme for people with sight loss.
  • GAAD co-founders discuss hybrid events and the GAAD pledge

    Annie Mannion | 24 Mar 2021
    It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on Thursday 20 May 2021, and we are marking GAAD by chatting with the two co-founders of the annual event (now in its 10th year), Jennison Asuncion and Joe Devon, who discuss accessibility training, hybrid events and the GAAD pledge.The rise of hybrid...
  • An introduction to screen readers

    Anonymous | 15 Mar 2021
    A screen reader allows people who are blind or visually impaired to use their computer. This factsheet provides an overview of the main screen readers available for people to use with their computer or mobile devices. It has been written to help people determine which is the most appropriate for...
  • New record set for UK driverless car and what this means for people with disabilities

    Robin Christopherson | 12 Feb 2020
    A Nissan LEAF all-electric vehicle, equipped with all the necessary sensors and systems for full autonomous driving, has just set a new UK record journey of 230 miles across our uniquely challenging mix of roads and traffic – signifying just how viable these technologies are for everyone who either...
  • The British Museum

    Annie Mannion | 21 Jan 2020
    The British Museum built on user insights to improve its accessibility, including creating video production and online content guidelines.
  • TechShare Pro 2019: Apple, Netflix and Amazon lead the way in audio description

    Claudia.Cahalane | 16 Jan 2020
    In this piece we hear from Apple and Amazon whose homemade shows are leading the way in audio description. And, UK TV providers talk about their improvements to audio description in 2019 as well as plans for the future.
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