Sight loss resources
What to do if you notice a change in your sight
Using your phone as a magnifier
11 Feb 2024
Traditional handheld magnifiers can be very effective, but did you know that you can use your smartphone too?
Using tech to navigate the streets
8 Jan 2024
These days most smartphones have built-in apps to help you plan routes and give real-time information.
Watching TV with a vision impairment
5 Jan 2024
Many of us rely on our televisions for entertainment – and having sight loss doesn’t need to mean missing out.
Talking books and audio publications
27 Oct 2023
How to access the thousands of books and publications available in audio format.
News and weather updates with Alexa
1 Sept 2023
How to get the latest news, weather, sports and transport information from your Alexa.
Games & quizzes with Alexa
3 Nov 2022
Find out how to test your general knowledge and play TV game shows at home with your Alexa-enabled device.
Using Alexa for health & wellbeing
17 Oct 2022
Find out how you can get basic medical advice and try guided meditation with Alexa.
How Alexa can help vision-impaired people
13 Oct 2022
Find out how a smart speaker can make daily tasks easier for people with sight loss.
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