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 phones can by visiting the mobile phone category on our Online Shop.

The majority our mobile phones range are designed for people with some sight with the exception of the Nokia C5 TALKS bundle. With TALKS software preloaded, you'll be able to make full use of all its features including text messaging, surfing the internet, sending emails and much, much more.

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: 5 April 2013

Make a donation

Right now we can only reach one in three of the people who need our help most.

Please make a donation and help us support more blind and partially sighted people.