Expert Resources: impaired vision


These are the items that relate to impaired vision found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • Vision impairment and Computing

    Alex.Barker | 14 Feb 2023
    This factsheet covers how assistive technology can help people with vision impairment. Many features are standard within computers, tablets, and smartphones. You can also use standalone products with devices to make them easier to use for people with a visual impairment or who are blind. Our...

  • Workstation adjustments for visually impaired people

    Robin Christopherson | 22 Jan 2016
    We are spending more of our time in the workplace, at home and on the go using computers or mobile devices of some kind. For many of us, the daily routine starts with a compulsory check of our emails, the local weather report and a browse through our social media feeds on a smartphone or tablet,...

  • Fleksy - Phone Texting for Visually Impaired made easy:

    Anonymous | 21 Aug 2013
    Smartphones open up a whole new world to people with visual impairments. In this blog AbilityNet's Head of Fundraising Rory Field talks about his experience with Fleksy, an app designed to make texting easier. Hi there,