Connect: Technology

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

Now you connect to RNIB by simply saying “Alexa, call RNIB Helpline”

A simple voice command, spoken to an Alexa-enabled device, triggers new functionality on Amazon’s service and was developed in partnership with RNIB.
Lady with iPhone X on beach

Apps to help you get out and about this Spring

Five top app recommendations from our Technology for Life volunteers and staff for getting out and about as lockdown eases.
Technology tips for people with dementia and sight loss

How people living with dementia can find the technology they need

Alzheimer Scotland’s digital team has created a platform to help anyone living with dementia, or supporting someone with dementia, to find the right technology at the right time.
Older man in a gym, smiling and looking at his watch.

Apps and gadgets to help you look after your health and wellbeing

Five top technology recommendations from our Technology for Life volunteers.
A woman is browsing the web on a tablet

Alana and RNIB launch a project to develop artificial intelligence technology

The project will explore new ways to use artificial intelligence to support people with sight loss.
Closeup of woman holding a phone to navigate travel in the city

NaviLens - the navigation and labelling app empowering people with sight loss

NaviLens is a navigation and labelling app designed for blind and partially sighted users. It's found all across the world and you can use it at home too.
Miele washing machine with the soap drawer open.

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.
Magazine stand at newsagent

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.
Image of a person's hands holding and using a smartphone

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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