Almost 2 million people in the UK live with sight loss (1 in 30). There is a range of assistive technology available to help people with sight loss and vision impairment access computers and read printed documents. Access to these technologies and tools is empowering for people at home, at work and in education.
Learn how technology can help people with sight loss or vision impairment
Explore the range of resources we have to help people with sight loss or vision impairment make adjustments to their technology.
Free resources
Vision impairment and computing factsheet
Our factsheet gives an overview of how technology can make things easier for people with sight loss or visual impairment.
My Computer My Way vision guides
My Computer My Way is our free guide to how to adjust your computer or mobile device. For example how to use voice control and changing fonts on your device.
Technology to help people with sight loss
AbilityNet, RNIB and Envision explore the range of technology available to help blind people and people with sight loss, including 'wearables' and apps.
Top ten apps for visually impaired students
Apps for smartphones and tablets have helped to close the gap between disabled students and their peers. Here's our selection of apps that will help visually impaired students.
An introduction to screen readers factsheet
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.
Ask for help from our Tech volunteers
Our Tech volunteers provide free IT support to older people and disabled people of any age. They can help you with all sorts of technology challenges.
Sight loss in the workplace
Removing sight loss barriers - training
Sign up for our Don't Disable Me training course to learn how tech can support people with sight loss and vision impairment.
Assistive technology training
Talk to us about your AT training needs to help your visually impaired staff work more comfortably and productively.
Bespoke training for your organisation
Talk to our experts about bespoke training to suit your organisation, so we can help you understand how to work inclusively.
More help from AbilityNet:
- Call our helpline for free one-to-one help – 0800 048 7642
- Ask for help from our Tech volunteers
- Learn about our workplace training
- Learn about our accessibility training