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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.

  • Accessibility Insights with GAAD co-founders Jennison Asuncion and Joe Devon

    Annie Mannion | 24 Mar 2021
    This FREE webinar will take place on 4 May 2021, 1pm BST.It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on Thursday 20 May 2021.One of the ways we plan to mark GAAD is to chat with the two co-founders of the annual event (now in its 10th year), Jennison Asuncion and Joe Devon.  
  • 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...
  • How user testing helped the British Museum boost its accessibility and inclusivity

    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.
  • Blind and roaming in Las Vegas? Get a Lyft!

    Robin Christopherson | 23 Jul 2019
    That was supposed to be a twist on 'Fear and loathing in Las Vegas' - that famous novel from 1971. Let's swiftly accelerate away from that reference by jumping into a fully autonomous vehicle outside our hotel and heading for the strip. Oh, and don't forget to fold up your white cane (or, in my...
  • Easy emojis for the blind with free Mac utility Rocket

    Robin Christopherson | 17 Jul 2019
    Just because you're blind doesn't mean that, on this World Emoji Day, those expressive and oh-so ubiqutous emojis aren't for you. The problem for visually impaired texters and tweeters, however, is easily finding the one you want before frustration sets in and you give up and fall back on the good...
  • 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
  • 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...
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