Mobile phones

For many people the mobile phone is an essential communication tool, but their complexity and design has often made them difficult for blind and partially sighted people to use.

A number of factors including the size and shape of buttons and the size of text and icons on their screens combine to make their use difficult, or in many cases, impossible.

RNIB have a range of easy-to-use mobile phones which feature large tactile buttons and high contrast screens. Find out just how easy using a mobile phone can be by visiting the mobile phone category on our Online Shop.

As well as a range of easy-to-see mobile phones, we also have a range of talking mobile phones together with talking landline phones for use in your home.

Not sure where to start? Our beginners guide to mobile phones explains the basics. Or listen to our podcast:

Watch our video

Watch our video where we take a look at the accessibility features of mainstream smartphones.

Last updated: 31 May 2013

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