Connect: Technology

Easyreader app being used to view RNIB Overdrive on a smartphone

Get the best of RNIB's reading services with the free EasyReader app

The free EasyReader app is a great way to enjoy RNIB’s Talking Books, talking newspapers and accessible school curriculum content.
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There’s a new way to access RNIB’s Library Service

We've just launched a new and improved RNIB Reading Services online library, and you can start using it for free straight away by signing up today.
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Tips and advice for online dating if you have sight loss

Dating apps provide lots of opportunities to meet new people if you are blind or partially sighted. If you're thinking of giving it a go, read our guide to getting started on online dating.

 
Dolly with Amazon Echo Dot

RNIB and Alexa can answer your sight loss questions

RNIB and Amazon have worked together to make information and advice about living with sight loss accessible through its voice assistant, Alexa.
Young boy feeling the Code Jumper next its creator, Cecily Morrison

Code Jumper: Making a digital future accessible for all children

Code Jumper, a new educational tool has been created to help children aged seven to 11 with vision impairments to learn to code.

A short history of the Technology For Life team

In October 2019, our Technology for Life team celebrated a year since volunteers were integrated into the service.
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Making social media accessible

Read our hot tips on how to make your social media accessible for everyone.
Woman using smartphone camera to look a label on food product in a supermarket

Be My Eyes expands help function to connect businesses to blind and partially customers

The free app that connects blind and partially sighted people to sighted volunteers for visual support has added a new service.
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25% off O2 Refresh for RNIB Connect members

O2 is offering 25 per cent off to RNIB Connect members on phone and airtime.

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