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The Sight Advice FAQs
These answer questions about living with
sight loss, eye health or being newly
diagnosed with a sight condition.
Itisproduced by RNIB in partnership with
anumber of other sight loss organisations.
sightadvicefaq.org.uk
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About this guide
If you have sight loss, and little or no experience
with technology, this guide can help you. Read
on to discover the basics about computers,
tablets and smartphones and how to get online.
You’ll also be able to learn about magnifiers and
the accessibility features of TVs and radios.
Readers who already have some experience of
using technology and being online may also find
this guide useful, particularly if you’re looking
for information on the accessibility features of
tablets, smartphones and TVs.
We recommend that you visit our website at
rnib.org.uk if you need specific information on
how to continue using technology you were
familiar with before your sight loss or if you have
a more complex question.
While reading this guide, if you come across
anything confusing or if you’d like to learn more
about getting online or a product, just call our
Helpline and ask to speak to the Technology
for Life team, who can help you problem solve
issues or put you in touch with a local volunteer
to assist in your home.
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Why learn new technology
andgetonline?
Learning just the basics about new technology
can open up a world of possibilities, which will
enrich your life and enable you to do things
independently while living with sight loss.
Technology can help you to:
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keep in touch with family and friends
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make calls and send messages for free, even
internationally
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gain the confidence and freedom to go out and
use public transport independently
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do your shopping and banking from the comfort
of your home at any time of the day.
There’s also an ever-increasing variety of
accessible entertainment and information online,
which you can enjoy not just through computers,
tablets and smartphones but also through the
latest smart TV models.
Many popular mainstream products have
accessibility features already built in, such as
the facility to magnify the screen or have text
transformed into speech. To get a demonstration,
you can visit your local high street shop and
ask to speak to a sales assistant who is familiar
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with accessibility features. There are a variety
of products specifically designed for blind and
partially sighted people.
Whatever your needs and preferences, there is
something out there that will suit you.
You’re not alone if you find the prospect of
learning how to use a computer, the internet or a
smartphone daunting – so many people feel the
same way, even when they don’t have sight loss.
The early learning process can be frustrating, but
the rewards are life-changing and there is plenty
of help out there. If you get stuck at any point,
just call our Helpline.
We hope that this guide will inspire you to take
the first steps towards using new technology
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How do I get online?
Getting online is easier than ever. You can access
the internet not only through computers, tablets
and smartphones, but also through smart TVs and
home assistants.
As well as an internet-enabled device, you’ll need
an internet connection (in your home, this is often
referred to as broadband). It’s likely your current
telephone, cable or satellite TV provider can offer
you a broadband connection as part of a package.
If you’re upgrading from an old mobile phone to
a smartphone, your mobile network provider will
normally offer you a plan that includes a mobile
data allowance. This will allow you to connect to
theinternet even when you’re out.
You should try to shop around to compare prices,
which are normally based on the speed of your
internet connection and how much you plan to use
it. If you intend to mainly browse the internet and
check your emails, you can make do with a basic
plan. However, if you constantly listen to music or
watch videos online, you should upgrade to a plan
with a bigger data allowance, commonly measured
in either megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB).
With smartphones, you can also opt for a
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pay-as-you-go service, if you don’t want to be
locked into a contract. For further flexibility, you
can choose to buy an unlocked phone, which
means you won’t be tied down to a specific
network provider (although this means you will
have to pay outright to buy your device).
For home broadband, it’s likely that you’ll have
to sign up for a fixed term contract that lasts at
least one year, as is the case with most internet
service providers. Make sure that there is a trial
period (usually 14 days) so that you can cancel the
contract if you’re unhappy with the service.
Your home internet service provider will normally
supply any extra equipment you’ll need to get
online, such as a router for your home. Most
routers come with Wi-Fi, a technology that will
allow your computer or other internet-enabled
device to connect to it wirelessly.
Good to know
If you’d like to get help with using technology
– including navigating with a smartphone,
sending emails on the go and more – RNIB’s
Technology for Life team can support you.
To find out more, call our Helpline or visit
rnib.org.uk/technology
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What can I do online?
Browsing and searching
You’ll need a program called an internet browser
to use the internet. Most computers, tablets
and smartphones will have an internet browser
already installed, for example, Google Chrome or
Safari. Simply open up your browser, type what
you’re searching for and a wealth of information
will appear. If you have a favourite website, you
can bookmark it so you don’t have to search for
it again the next time you want to visit it. Most
browsers come with accessibility options.
Socialising
There are many ways you can socialise on the
internet. You can set up a free email account with
Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo! and send messages to
your family and friends quickly and easily.
Another great way to socialise on the internet is
through Skype, a program that allows you to make
calls for free, even internationally. If you have
usable vision, you can even see the person you’re
talking to via Skype’s video calling function. If you
want them to be able to see you too, all you need
is a smartphone, computer or tablet with web
camera (commonly called a webcam).
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Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and WhatsApp are easy to use and
popular ways to stay in touch with friends and
family. These platforms allow you to share and view
videos, pictures and updates, and they are all free
to set up and use, you just need an email address.
Padma Cheriyan is 82 years old and has macular
degeneration and cataracts.
“ I lost my sight to macular degeneration
nearly 30 years ago, and had to give up
work. Gradually my sight has deteriorated, to
the point where I can’t even read large print.
I’m absolutely passionate about learning.
I’m not a technology savvy person, but I’m
learning whilst helping other people learn to
use a smartphone. Whatsapp connects me
with my international friends, and I also talk
to them on Facetime on my tablet, where
I can see a magnified picture. I download
books and magazines to my phone and listen
while doing the chores around the house”.
Padma Cheriyan
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Shopping and banking
Shopping online is often easier than going out
shopping on the high street because the website
will have descriptions of the products along with
their prices, and your purchases can be delivered
right to your door.
Similarly, banking can be a lot simpler online –
you don’t have to wait in line at the bank branch,
and you can check your account or carry out
a payment at any time of the day. Major high
street banks should have accessible websites and
can provide you with accessible versions of any
security devices you need to log on to your bank
account online.
For more information about shopping online, you
can order a copy of our Confident Living booklet
on Shopping from our Helpline.
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Getting out and about independently
A smartphone can give you access to some
brilliant navigation and travel aids that can help
you get from A to B by yourself, whether on foot
or by public transport. Many of these have been
specially designed for blind and partially sighted
people and will announce directions, landmarks,
bus stops and train platforms. They can also give
you live travel information such as arrival and
departure times for buses and trains. You can
read more about smartphones on pages 25-35.
For information on travel, you can
order a copy of our Travel booklet
fromourConfident Living series by
callingourHelpline.
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Computers and tablets
Desktops, laptops and tablets are all types of
computers. The one that will suit you depends on
what your needs are.
All computers have an operating system (OS)
to manage core functions. Common operating
systems are Windows by Microsoft, macOS for
Apple computers, iOS for iPhone and iPads, and
Android by Google.
Desktops need a fair amount of space and remain
in one place. They have a separate keyboard,
screen and mouse. They may suit you because
you can choose the size of your screen and easily
connect equipment like a braille embosser or a
keyboard with larger keys.
Desktops are quite often referred to as PCs – these
are computers that run on Windows. Another
popular desktop you may have heard of is Mac,
acomputer by Apple which runs on macOS.
Laptops have an integrated screen, keyboard and
mouse. They come with an in-built rechargeable
battery, so they don’t need to be plugged in all the
time. Laptops are small and light enough to rest
on your lap, and can be carried around while being
capable of doing almost everything a desktop can.
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However, the screen is smaller than a desktop.
Tablets are portable hand-held computers which
are small and light and can be charged with an
adaptor. You operate a tablet by touching the
screen – it doesn’t have a tactile keyboard. Tablets
run small programs called apps, rather than the
full-blown applications that a desktop or laptop
runs. The small screen size may be a problem for
people with low vision, but many tablets – including
the Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy and others – have
excellent in-built accessibility features.
How can I make my computer accessible?
There are many ways to make your desktop, laptop
or tablet accessible – below is a quick run through
of them. We have also included some information
on the products available. For further details,
please call our Helpline.
Step 1: In-built options
Always start by investigating the in-built or pre-
installed accessibility options on your computer.
You can use these to change the size of fonts,
the screen resolution and the colour contrast of
your screen to make viewing more accessible. You
can also turn on your computer’s default screen
reader or magnifier. A screen reader can read out
the contents of your screen, such as an email or
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a webpage, while a magnifier will let you zoom
into an area of your screen. A couple of example
options are VoiceOver, a screen reader which
comes with Apple products, and Magnifier, a
screen magnifier for computers running Windows.
You can also purchase desktop computers and
laptops that already have additional accessibility
software installed. This can take away the
hassle of having to purchase the computer and
softwareseparately.
We sell a range of computers and tablets with
preinstalled accessibility software through our
Online Shop shop.rnib.org.uk, or you can call
ourHelpline for more information.
Step 2: Free technology
If the options that come with your computer
aren’t enough, you can download free screen
reading software.
Depending on your needs, the free software
may be good enough to enable you to write
documents, send and receive emails and browse
the internet.
If you would like to try a free screen reader with
good features, the most popular one is called NVDA.
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Step 3: Paid-for technology
If the in-built or free options aren’t enough for
your needs, there are many types of commercial
accessibility products you can purchase. They can
cost hundreds of pounds, but tend to have more
features and offer better training and support.
Paid-for magnification software has, among other
advanced features, high levels of magnification
(at least 36x). Well-known options on the
market include SuperNova Magnifier, MAGic
andZoomTextMagnifier.
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Paid-for screen readers have a number of features
in common. They support a wide variety of voice
synthesisers and braille displays, have a navigation
mode for moving around webpages with single key
commands, and an editing mode. JAWS is a popular
commercial screen reader with a lot of features, but
it’s also the most costly. Other options are Dolphin
Guide and SuperNova Reader.
Synapptic is a piece of software for Android phones
and tablets which greatly increases the contrast on
your device and allows you to use voice commands.
You can purchase smartphones and tablets with this
software already installed, or you can just buy the
software to install on your smartphone or tablet.
Commercial accessibility hardware includes high
visibility keyboards, large monitors, and braille
displays which can replace a monitor.
Confused by all these different options, or want to
know more about making computers accessible?
Just give our Helpline a call.
Good to know
If you’re in work or study, you might be
entitled to some financial help to pay for
both commercial accessibility software and
hardware. Find out more from our Helpline.
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Telephones, mobile phones
andsmartphones
There are many accessible telephones, mobiles and
smartphones available that have been especially
designed to meet the needs of blind and partially
sighted people.
Telephones
Most accessible telephones have large, tactile
buttons with contrasting numbers (usually black
on white, or white on black) that are easy to
navigate on the phone pad. They usually include
one-touch speed dial buttons for your important
contacts. You can also get talking telephones that
will announce every button and menu selection
you have pressed.
There is a selection of accessible telephones
available from our Online Shop.
Mobile phones and smartphones
There are a number of accessible mobile phones on
the market, ranging from advanced smartphones
costing hundreds of pounds, to simple handsets
that can only make calls and send text messages.
The one that will suit you depends on what you
need your phone to do and your budget.
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What is a smartphone?
A smartphone is a mobile phone which can
perform many of the functions of a computer. It
has internet access, an operating system that runs
apps and typically has a touchscreen interface.
Most smartphones will also play music and
movies, come with an in-built camera which can
take pictures or record video, and provide GPS
navigation.
Choosing an accessible mobile phone
Popular mainstream mobile and smartphones
have in-built accessibility features. In this section,
we’ve rounded up some of the key accessible
phones you may want to consider.
Doro phones
Doro mobile phones are designed to be easy to
use and have tactile number keypads, a choice
of on-screen print sizes and colours, and most
are compatible with hearing aids. Doro mobile
phones come in different models, from a simple
phone that can only make calls and send text
messages, to more advanced models that come
with smartphone features – such as the Doro
8050 mentioned below.
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Doro phones are available through some high
street retailers and from the Doro website.
Doro 8050 and 8080 smartphone
The Doro 8050 and 8080 are smartphones that
have been especially designed to be accessible.
They run on an Android platform and have been
adapted to have a fully talking interface.
Good to know
We offer telephone support with our
Technology for Life team for any
smartphone questions or problems. Call our
Helpline for further information.
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iPhone
Manufactured by Apple, the iPhone is a
mainstream touchscreen smartphone with very
good accessibility features (it’s also a top-of-the-
range product with a matching price). The iPhone
comes with a screen reader called VoiceOver,
and a screen magnifier called Zoom. They can be
used without installing extra software, and can
support certain braille displays.
iPhones have a feature called Siri which acts as a
voice-activated personal assistant in your pocket.
You can ask questions like “What’s the weather
like in Manchester today?” and it will provide you
with the answer. You can also ask Siri to schedule
appointments, and to send texts and emails.
iPhones are available for purchase online, from
Apple stores and other high-street retailers.
Android smartphones
There are many mainstream smartphones under
different brands – Samsung, Google, Sony and Nokia
to give a few examples, which run on an Android
platform. They vary greatly in size, features and price.
They also come with the Talkback screen reader
and support refreshable braille displays and screen
magnification. They also include the ability tochoose
colour settings, font sizes and enhanced contrast.
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There are many variations of Android smartphone
available, so it’s important that you purchase
one that best suits your needs. There are many
apps available for free on the Google Play store,
for Android devices, that can help to adjust
various aspects of your smartphone to increase
accessibilty. It’s best to seek advice so that you
can work out which is best for you. Call our
Helpline for further information.
Apps
If you’re thinking of getting a smartphone
or tablet, or already have one, you might be
interested in knowing about some amazing apps
which have been specifically developed for blind
and partially sighted people.
Be My Eyes is a free app that connects a blind or
partially sighted person to a sighted volunteer.
When the sighted volunteer accepts a call, a
live audio-visual connection is established.
The person with sight loss can then point their
smartphone’s camera at something and the
sighted volunteer can describe what they see.
KNFBReader is a paid-for screen reader app. Use
your phone’s camera to capture virtually any
printed text and the app will convert it into high
quality speech.
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Seeing AI is a free app that uses the device’s
camera to perform a number of useful functions,
including reading documents, identifying
products based on their barcode and recognising
people based on a picture of their face. Only
available for Apple devices.
LookTel Money Reader is a paid-for app which
recognises multiple currencies and reads out the
amount back to you, while displaying the amount
in large numerals on the screen. The app doesn’t
require an internet connection to work, and you
don’t need to take a photo of the currency notes
– the app will recognise them instantly. Only
available for Apple devices.
Lazarillo is a free navigation app available for
both Apple and Android devices. Lazarillo has
an Around Me function that will tell you about
nearby shops, cafes and other facilities. It also has
a categories function that allows you to filter the
sort of place you are looking for and tells you the
proximity and directions on foot, by car or using
public transport.
BlindSquare is a paid for app for Apple devices. It
describes the environment, announces points of
interest, streets and user specified points as you
travel. Functions can be accessed through an audio
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menu using a headset or speaker.
Envision is a paid for app that enables you to
take a photo and get an instant description. It can
recognise objects, brands, colours, describe scenes,
read handwriting and text and identify the people
you teach it to recognise.
All apps, including the ones mentioned here, can
be downloaded from an online app store. The
two biggest stores are Google Play and App Store.
Some apps are specific to only Apple devices or
Android, but many can be used on both.
The apps and the mobile phones we’ve listed
are some of most useful at the time of writing,
but new products for blind and partially sighted
people are being created all the time. You can find
out about the latest accessibility apps or mobile
phones by calling our Helpline.
Voice Assistants
Voice Assistants are smart devices primarily
controlled by voice commands. They include the
Amazon Echo (Alexa), Google Home and the Apple
Home Hub. You simply give your device a wake
word such as “Alexa” then give it a command.
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What can voice assistants do?
You can get voice assistants to perform a huge array
of functions. They can play music, radio stations and
games, read the latest news, weather and sports
results, and search the internet for answers to your
questions. They can also act as a calculator, currency
converter, alarm, clock and timer or you can use
them to listen to your talking books. Voice Assistants
are smart devices, meaning they can be used to
control other connected accessories, like heating
controls and lights. You need an add-on for this,
such as a special home heating control or light bulb.
Skills
Functions or applications are called “skills”. New
skills to enhance a voice assistant’s capabilities are
continually being developed and can be added
by speaking to the device or using the associated
app. Skills are free, however some skills have a
subscription fee to access advanced features. Once
you purchase the device you can keep adding
more skills to make it more useful for you.
Voice assistants are very accessible and usable.
Initially it seems a little odd to speak to an
inanimate object but voice assistants have a
personality to a certain extent. They can even
singtoyou and tell you jokes.
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Video magnifiers
If you have some useful vision and need help to
carry on reading printed materials or to do certain
tasks, a magnifier might be useful. A traditional
magnifier uses shaped glass to make the image
bigger. A video magnifier, sometimes called an
electronic magnifier, uses a camera and screen to
make an image easier to see not just by making it
bigger but by changing the colours and contrast.
Before choosing a magnifier, it’s a really good idea
to have a low vision assessment so you know you’re
choosing a product that’s right for you. For more
information on getting a low vision assessment,
seeour ‘Making the most of your sight’ booklet,
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also part of our Confident Living series.
What can a video magnifier do?
Video magnifiers not only increase the size of the
text in various amounts, but usually have options
to select different colour and contrast modes. You
can then personalise the magnifier and work out
what suits you best.
Some magnifiers have the ability to capture text
and save it so that you can read it at a later date.
The quality of the image is usually better when it
is captured, rather than when you’re reading it live
through the magnifier. However, this can depend
on the make or model of the device.
Desktop video magnifiers
Desktop video magnifiers, or CCTVs as they are
sometimes called, are best for using at home as they
are quite large and can take up a lot of room on a
table. They have bigger screens, so are helpful if you
are reading large amounts of text as they have the
highest levels of magnification. These devices range
in price, depending on the maximum magnification
level and what additional features are included.
You can also get desktop magnifiers that have a
text-to-speech function, but these models can be
more costly.
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Some CCTVs can also share a monitor with a
computer screen so you easily switch between
what you are magnifying and a computer program
you are using at the same time. Other models
can flip their camera around to focus on distant
objects such as notice or classroom boards.
Portable video magnifiers
Portable magnifiers can be used when you’re out
and about or at home. They vary in weight, size
and features, but most magnifiers come with a
reading stand, rechargeable batteries, an adaptor
and large buttons. Although they are smaller than
a desktop magnifier, they have good levels of
magnification.
As portable magnifiers run on rechargeable
batteries, an adaptor is provided so that it can be
charged. The battery life varies once charged, but
it can last between two to five hours.
If you are unsure what magnifier would be best for
you, contact our Helpline to discuss the options.
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TV and radio
This section contains some basic information
about TVs and radios which is useful to know when
you have sight loss. There’s also information on
streaming services, such as Amazon Prime and
Netflix. For more detailed information about the
accessibility features of specific models of TVs or
radios, please call our Helpline and we’ll do our
best to help.
Making your TV accessible
When you have sight loss, a common problem
with TVs is navigating their visual menus and
programme guides. There are two ways that some
manufacturers have made their TVs easier to use:
in-built accessibility and companion apps.
In-built accessibility
In-built accessibility involves:
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visual menus and programme guides which have
enlarged text, greater colour contrast or a zoom
facility which focuses on part of the screen, and/or
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voice guidance through text-to-speech.
Text-to-speech is a system which reads out parts
of the visual menus and programme guide in
syntheticspeech.
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These features are found in some of the newer
TV models by major manufacturers such as
Samsungand Panasonic, and are turned on
through menu settings.
Both Samsung and Panasonic TVs can read out the
information on screen, tell you what programme is
currently on and what programme is next.
Companion apps
Companion apps are pieces of software that run
on smartphones and tablets to control other
devices. Some subscription-based TV services such
as Sky and Virgin Media and some set-top boxes
have companion apps that allow you to control
your set-top box or perform actions such as
setting up recordings. As most smartphones and
tablets have speech and magnification features
built into them, they can provide accessibility for
people who are comfortable with using them.
Streaming service
Amazon Prime Video offers a paid for monthly film
and TV show streaming service, it has accessibility
features which can be enabled during video
playback. Such features include subtitles (font size
and colour contrast can be edited), alternative
tracks, audio descriptions, or a combination of
those. The range of supported features will depend
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on the device you are using to view Prime Video.
Tolearn more about these features and how they
can be activated visit amazon.co.uk.
Netflix is a paid for monthly film and TV show
streaming service. It provides accessibility features
such as audio description and subtitles. To sign up
or learn more about the service visit netflix.com.
Audio description on TVs
If you have sight loss, you will find that audio
description (AD) is a very useful feature when
watching TV. AD is commentary that describes
body language, expressions and movements,
making a programme clear through sound.
Legally, all broadcasters have to provide audio
description for at least 10 per cent of their content.
Major broadcasters such as the BBC and Sky audio
describe up to 20 per cent of their content.
The method for turning audio description on and
off is different for different TVs, but if there is an
audio description button on the remote, then it
should be labelled AD.
Audio description is available on Sky, Virgin Media
and almost all Freeview TVs and is a requirement
forany TVs displaying the Freeview HD logo.
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Good to know
You can get a 50 per cent reduction on your
TV Licence fee if you’re registered blind or
severely sight impaired. CallourHelpline to
find out more.
Radio
There are two types of radio broadcast: analogue
and digital.
Analogue radio is the name for FM, AM and LW
radio stations. Many analogue radios, with their
traditional tactile dials and buttons, are just as
easy for people with sight loss to use as they are
for sighted people.
The term digital radio covers digital audio
broadcast (DAB) radios, internet radio and radio
stations delivered through a TV signal.
DAB radio offers a wider choice of programmes
from national, local and regional radio stations,
catering for all kinds of interests and groups of
people. It is also free of white noise and many
DAB radios will show text information about the
channel. However, DAB radios often rely on visual
displays, so you will need to choose a model
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that is recommended for people with sight loss.
Formore information call RNIB Helpline.
With internet radio, you can listen to all kinds of
music and programmes from radio stations all
over the world. In the UK, most internet stations
can be accessed through the Radioplayer service.
Radioplayer has been developed in partnership
between the BBC and commercial radio and is
available as a website or as an app for smartphones.
Many internet radio stations offer the advantage of
catch-up services, which allow you to listen to your
favourite programme at a later time if you miss the
scheduled broadcast.
You can also listen to radio stations through the
TV, although there may be fewer stations available
compared to DAB or internet radio.
Good to know
RNIB Connect Radio broadcasts 24 hours
a day, communicating the needs, interests
and aspirations of blind and partially sighted
people throughout the UK. Listen to RNIB
Connect Radio on Freeview channel 730,
online at insightradio.co.uk or in Glasgow
on 101FM.
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Further information
Adapt-IT
Adapt-IT provide support with assistive technology
and have a shop with assistive products. They
support people with disabilities and provide
support packages at varying costs to support
different budgets. For more informationcall
0333259 4165 or email support@adapt-it.co.uk
orvisit their website at adapt-it.co.uk.
Ability Net
Ability Net provide various levels of support,
from helpful factsheets, support with accessible
technology in the workplace, to training
opportunities and support with daily issues. To
learn more, visit abilitynet.org.uk or call 0800
048 7642 or email [email protected].
RNIB Helpline
Our Helpline is your direct line to the information,
support, advice and products, including referral
to the Technology for Life team. Call our Helpline
on 0303 123 9999, we’re ready to answer your call
Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm and Saturday 9am –
1pm. You can also email us at [email protected].
You can also say, “Alexa, call RNIB Helpline” to an
Alexa-enabled device.
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Sightline Directory
An online directory to help you find services
andsupport from national charities, local
societiesor befriending services. Visit
sightlinedirectory.org.uk.
Connect with others
Meet or connect with others who are blind or
partially sighted online, by phone or in your
community to share interests, experiences and
support for each other. From book clubs and social
groups to sport and volunteering, our friendly,
helpful and knowledgeable team can link you up
with opportunities to suit you.
Visit rnib.org.uk/connect or call 0303 123 9999.
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RNIB Booklet Series
About the Starting Out Series
The Starting Out series aims to give people
who are losing or have recently lost their sight
essential information about living with sight
loss.Titlesinclude:
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Benefits, Concessions and Registration
•
Emotional Support
•
Help from Social Services
•
Making the Most of Your Sight
About the Confident Living Series
The Confident Living series is for people who are
losing or have recently lost their sight and are
trying to build their confidence to continue to
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Reading
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Shopping
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Travel
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Technology
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About the Understanding Series
The Understanding series is designed to help you,
your friends and family understand a little bit
more about your eye condition. Titles include:
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Age Related Macular Degeneration
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Cataracts
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Charles Bonnet Syndrome
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Dry Eye
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Eye Conditions Related to Diabetes
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Glaucoma
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Nystagmus
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Retinal Detachment
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Inherited Retinal Dystrophies including
RetinitisPigmentosa
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Posterior Vitreous Detachment
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Produced: September 2022
Review date: September 2023
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