Technology support
Our technology support service teaches you to make the most of technology to help you be as independent as possible….
Help with Technology
If you have sight and hearing loss, you might find that using technology is really helpful. From shopping and reading to catching up with friends and finding information, the world is more accessible than ever, thanks to advances in technology.
Our technology support service teaches you to make the most of technology to help you be as independent as possible. From magnification to voice recognition, we can show you how to make the most of the gadgets you’ve already got or how to use specialist accessibility software. Find out more.
We’ve also got some useful help sheets on a range of topics below.
Accessible mobile phones
We’ve done our homework so you don’t have to! Read on for our favourite accessible mobile phones. Blindshell Classic 2…
Accessible landline phones
Here’s our pick of the best accessible corded and cordless landline phones to help anyone with sight and hearing loss…
Useful apps for people with hearing loss
If you have hearing loss, these apps might help you to navigate your phone and make calls more easily: TapSOS…
Useful apps for people with sight loss
If you have low vision or sight loss, you might find these apps useful when you’re out and about, or…
Magnifiers
Magnifiers range from hand-held, pocket-sized devices to large desktop magnifiers. Some can change colour of texts, contrasts, lighting, provide audio…
Otter.ai
What is Otter.ai? A smart AI meeting assistant that automates meetings from start to finish. What does it do? Otter.ai…
Hearing aid options
There are lots of different types of hearing aids and your audiologist can help you decide which is right for…
What is Digital Voice?
Landline services in the UK are switching to a digital landline. This means landline telephones will use an internet connection…
Smart speakers
What are smart speakers? A smart speaker is a stand-alone speaker that connects to the WiFi in the home, has…
Top tech tips
Here’s our roundup of some of our favourite products, tips and tricks to help make technology accessible for all. Project…