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Expert Resources: visually impaired


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

  • An introduction to screen readers

    Anonymous | 17 May 2023
    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...
  • 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
  • Apps for students with sight loss

    Sophie.Shearer | 06 Nov 2018
    2 in every 1,000 young people (under the age of 25) have vision impairment in the UK and with future stats showing this number is likely to continue to rise with around 4.1 million people with sight loss in the UK by 2050. It’s important for us to invest thought and time in to alternative ways we...
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