Connect: Technology

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Newsagent: Newspapers and Magazines made accessible

The Technology for Life team show you how to join our Newsagent service and get your favourite publications straight to your inbox.
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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RNIB and Miele launch washing machine designed for people with sight loss

RNIB have worked closely with domestic appliances specialist Miele to develop a washing machine specially designed for people with sight loss.

BBC Good Food app: access inspiration and more than 10,000 recipes

An easy way to get inspiration and ideas for what to eat and cook.
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Close to Hand: a site to bring local support closer

Close to Hand is a website that helps people find local support by connecting them to people who can lend a helping hand.

 
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.
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Nextdoor: the neighbourly app

Nextdoor is an app which helps people connect with the local community, share important information, offer help, request assistance and reach out to neighbours.
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onHand: an app for seeking local help in London

onHand's service allows an individual to send out a request for support through an app and be quickly matched to a local, vetted volunteer who can help.
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Be My Eyes and RNIB partner on in-app support

Be My Eyes users can connect directly via video call with RNIB’s Helpline and Sight Loss Advice Service advisers in the Tech for Life team.

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