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Blind and partially sighted people use assistive technology or adaptations to make the world more accessible. Specialised assistive technology is often prohibitively expensive to many. With the introduction…
Books are important for sharing knowledge and information, even in the Internet age. Books continue to be a crucial resource for education and leisure reading. So how does…
We all love watching TV but it is a visual experience, so how do you watch TV when Blind? While subtitles are known as an option for those…
Earlier this year I took my kids (5 & 7) to the local shop. On route we came to the main road and I couldn’t see the cars…
Over the last few years there has been a rise in popularity of dark mode. Dark mode features are now readily available on operating systems and some websites.…
A few months back, I saw an option in Apple Shortcuts to use an NFC to trigger a shortcut. Intrigued, I investigated How to use NFC to trigger…
As my sight deteriorates, I realise that I am becoming increasingly dependent on my hearing and how relentless it is to listen all the time. This dependency made…
Sight Loss is an emotional roller coaster, and I can honestly say that the best way I have processed the journey and keep up with blind tech, is…
Struggling with gift ideas for a visually impaired loved one? Here are 5 gift ideas to inspire you. 1. Amazon Echo Smart Speaker – Best Gift Idea for…
Initially after diagnosis, I was still able to read my daugther bedtime stories providing I had sufficent light and large text. Over time this became more of a…
