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A new Amazon Echo sitting on a table, with a pot plant, a pair of glasses and a cup.

Getting started with your new Alexa

If you have a new Alexa device and are wondering how to get started, then we have some helpful resources to get you on the way to smart speaker success.
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Henshaws review NHS online services

There are a total of 45 NHS apps and e-health services available through NHS login. Henshaws have reviewed how usable and accessible these services are.
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An introduction to Musescore

In this review, musician Roger Fordham reveals how Musescore, the free and easy-to-use music notation software, is now accessible for screen reader users.
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Two new ways to access your local Talking Newspaper

British Wireless for the Blind Fund and The Talking News Federation have launched a new app and a skill for Alexa, so you can access over 200 regional Talking Newspapers more easily.

New report highlights the importance of technology for people with sight loss

As part of a strategic partnership across the sight loss sector, sight loss charities have created a new briefing paper to illustrate the need to do more.
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Five top techie podcasts for people with sight loss

Podcasts are a great way to keep up to date with the latest technology developments. Our Technology for Life team have chosen their five favourites for people with sight loss.
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Exclusive Hadley videos available to watch now

A new partnership gives RNIB customers in the UK exclusive access to full length Hadley technology videos, without leaving the RNIB website. 
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Access thousands of audio books through Alexa

People with sight loss can now access thousands of audio books through Alexa. Just say “Alexa, open RNIB Talking Books” to get instant access to thousands of RNIB audio books.
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Five apps and gadgets for getting organised

We asked our Technology for Life volunteers to tell us about their favourite gadgets and accessible apps for getting organised and keeping their lives in good order.

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