The easy-to-use RNIB PenFriend audio labeller lets you record your own label for everyday items.
Record the label, stick it on the item, and tap the PenFriend on the label to hear it read out.
The PenFriend can be used for so many things. Here's a few ideas we have, but we know people use it for so much more:
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use it to label food items, even freezer food, and include use by dates and cooking instructions
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use it as you go around the shop, labelling items as you place them in your basket, so that you know what they are when you get home
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use it to add labels to your film and music collections
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use it to place notes on medicine packaging and organise household paperwork.
You can
buy the PenFriend audio labeller in our online shop.
Using your PenFriend
Our hints and tips guide will help you get the most out of your RNIB PenFriend audio labeller. Many of the ideas included have been supplied by other PenFriend users.
RNIB PenFriend hints and tips guide (Word, 161KB)
We have also made a
short demonstration video about RNIB PenFriend which is available to watch on YouTube.
PenFriend wins awards!
The
RNIB PenFriend audio labeller has won the 2010 Winston Gordon Award from our Canadian counterpart, CNIB.
The Winston Gordon Award, established by CNIB in 1988, is presented annually to an individual or group who has made significant technological advances benefiting people with vision loss.
This award recognises the work that RNIB does, including developing low cost solutions for labelling.