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Podcasts
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Podcasts

More and more people are enjoying podcasts but with so many podcasts out there, it can be hard to know where to start, here are a few suggestions to get you started.

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Tips and Tricks for Reading and Writing
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Tips and Tricks for Reading and Writing

Ten quick tips for reading and writing. From magnifiers and lighting, to audiobooks, writing guides and large print calendars.

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Support Groups and Services Taking Place Across the Region
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Support Groups and Services Taking Place Across the Region

Find details of regular support groups and serivices that take place locally and online.

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Travel Apps for Bus Journeys
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Travel Apps for Bus Journeys

Travel Apps can help you plan your journey by entering your destination into the search box, the App will then give you a route plan, including bus numbers and departure times.

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Making Technology Work for You – Devices that can help
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Making Technology Work for You – Devices that can help

Practically every new phone, tablet or computer has built-in accessibility functions which can make a real difference to people with sight loss. Read this brief summary of some of the devices which can help.

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Technology in Your Pocket
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Technology in Your Pocket

So many of us have a smart phone or tablet sat on the table next to us or in our pockets, but are we all making the most of them? There are a few simple things you can do to make your device work for you.

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“Be My Eyes” App
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“Be My Eyes” App

Alun Davies reviews this must have App for blind and partially sighted people. I have been totally blind since 1978. In 2015 I discovered the iPhone and this I told...

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Making Technology Work For You – Built in technology
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Making Technology Work For You – Built in technology

Your everyday technology (e.g. mobile phone / tablet) has a large range of built in features you can use to help with the challenges sight loss can pose.

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Reading Independently
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Reading Independently

No matter what level of sight you have, there are ways in which we can help you to remain an independent reader.

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Making Tech Work for you – Travel Apps
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Making Tech Work for you – Travel Apps

Travel apps can help with planning and safely navigating your journey - find out more.

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Making Tech Work for You – Online Shopping
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Making Tech Work for You – Online Shopping

Marc Gulwell, our Sight Loss Advisor Manager writes about how shopping online has helped him. As someone registered blind, one of the most difficult things I have found to do...

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Technology Guides
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Technology Guides

Have a look through our range of accessible guides to help you make the most of the technology you have in your home.

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