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.

  • How Be My Eyes used the Tech4Good Accessibility Award to grow its vision

    Anonymous | 02 May 2019
    The amazing Be My Eyes was the winner of Tech4Good Accessibility Award in 2018, following in the footsteps of previous winners such as Bristol Braille and Barclays Bank. It's is

  • An introduction to screen readers

    Andrew.Manson | 25 Feb 2019
    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...

  • Two amazing ways that blind people can borrow other people's eyes

    Robin.Christopherson | 25 Feb 2019
    Blind and partially sighted people can now use their smartphone to benefit from someone else's eyesight. Robin Christopherson takes a look at two great examples of this life-changing tech.

  • New free app uses Apple's ARKit to help the blind find the way

    Robin.Christopherson | 11 Feb 2019
    A recent (and very misguided) craze was to blindfold oneself and try to undertake tasks that would normally only ever be done with your eyes wide open. The app we're taking a look at below is in no way an invitation to navigate your surroundings 'eyes-free' but, for those who are well-used to the...

  • Eye-opening blind mobility service Right-Hear is coming, er, right here (to the UK)

    Robin.Christopherson | 30 Aug 2018
    Based upon an award-winning blind mobility and orientation system, Right-Hear is a service that is about to boost the confidence and choices of blind people out and about – well, actually indoors - in the UK.

  • New 'Harry app' will help blind people know when their bus is approaching

    Claudia.Cahalane | 03 Nov 2016
    A new smartphone app which lets people with sight loss know when their bus, or bus stop, is approaching, is to be piloted by developers at University College London. It was conceived at a Barclays' Maker Change event at London's Makerversity in Somerset House.

  • 6 Point Accessible Video Checklist

    Sophie.Shearer | 26 Oct 2016
    More people are making their own video content, but it often isn't fully accessible. Check out our simple guide for advice on making sure your videos can be enjoyed by a bigger audience. Ideally, also test your film with people who have a range of abilities.

  • Wayfindr creates a new way for blind people to navigate

    Claudia.Cahalane | 05 Oct 2016
    Wayfindr is winner of our AbilityNet Tech4Good Accessibility Award 2016. We interview marketing manager, Katherine Payne to find out how the technology was created and when we can expect to see it available for people with sight loss and other abilities and disabilities.

  • Pokémon Go: Are incense and Street View the key to more inclusivity for disabled people?

    Alex.Barker | 04 Sep 2016
    The world is going crazy for Pokemon, but how accessible and inclusive is it for people with disabilities?

  • Why driverless Tesla has me excited about the future of autonomous cars for disabled people

    Robin.Christopherson | 22 Jun 2016
    As momentum builds behind driverless cars AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion has tried the autonomous features of a Tesla and is excited about the future, after a lifetime of assuming he would never drive because of his blindness.