Blind and partially sighted technology beginners encouraged to ‘Switch on’
This November the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is helping technology beginners to switch on and learn the basics. RNIB’s Switch on to…
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Disabled people still face digital divide, says report
The potential for mainstream technology to transform the lives of the 11 million disabled people in the UK remains largely untapped, according to disability charity…
UK’s first clinical exoskeleton study
The Stoke Mandeville Spinal Foundation is set to become the first UK spinal injuries organisation to undertake a clinical study into exoskeleton technology from June…
Text with your nose to promote digital inclusion
Government Digital Champion, Baroness Lane-Fox, is urging the nation to text with its nose (or its toes) to pledge support for AbilityNet’s Look No Hands!…
Confused by your Christmas gadget? RNIB Technology Support Squad to the rescue
Blind and partially sighted people who are having trouble setting up a new gadget they received for Christmas, or bought in the January sales, can…
Help Scheme ensures successful Switchover for blind and partially sighted people
As the switchover to digital TV comes to an end, the Help Scheme set up to assist those who required extra advice or assistance has…
Web-based therapies help thousands of stroke survivors
Thousands of stroke survivors with visual problems could improve their sight from the comfort of their own home using two new web-based therapies. The online…
Blind and partially sighted people encouraged to Switch on to technology
Technology isn’t just about gadgets, it’s about making life easier says the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) as it launches its ‘Switch on…
NASA technology enables London 2012 torch bearer to carry Olympic flame
With London 2012 now over, the memories are still fresh in the mind of 39-year-old torch bearer Nicola Blithe – thanks to some out of…