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.
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Robin Christopherson | 27 Jul 2022Find out how Teams has helped induct new Blind Veteran Members, and keeps the group connected across the country.
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Alex.Barker | 11 Jul 2022Disability 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?'.
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Annie Mannion | 18 May 2022In this free webinar on 28 June 2022, AbilityNet, RNIB and Envision discuss how technology can help blind people or those who are visually impaired.
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Sarah Botterill | 28 Jun 2021AbilityNet 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.
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Robin Christopherson | 19 May 2021Robin Christopherson MBE shares his expertise and experience on the consumer affairs radio programme for people with sight loss.
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Annie Mannion | 24 Mar 2021It'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...
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Anonymous | 15 Mar 2021A 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...
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Robin Christopherson | 12 Feb 2020A 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...
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Annie Mannion | 21 Jan 2020The British Museum built on user insights to improve its accessibility, including creating video production and online content guidelines.
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Claudia.Cahalane | 16 Jan 2020In 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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