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.
Mobile phone software factsheet
This factsheet gives details about software that can be added to some mainstream mobile phones to enlarge the text on screen, or read out screen information and echo button presses. The factsheet also highlights several GPS software packages which, combined with talking software, make a talking portable navigation system.
It is available to download in Word or PDF format.
Order print, braille or audio
This factsheet is also available for free in large print, braille or audio. You can order a copy from our Helpline on 0303 123 9999.