RNIB Tech Talk episodes
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Family-Run Business Helping Blind People Access Technology
Jackie speaks to the family behind ViTech Solutions, who aim to provide technology and support to people living with sight loss.
What Would An Audio Version Of Facebook Sound Like? Try VORail
The new community-led app to bring together people from around the world has been a big hit with blind and partially sighted people. Sarah from Manchester got in touch with Tech Talk to tell us about it.
Useful Apps To Help Blind People
The team talk about some accessible apps that are useful for reminding us to do things and see things more clearly when we need to.
Charity Calls For More To Be Done On Web Accessibility
The charity AbilityNet has issued a letter online urging the Government to do more to encourage web developers to make the internet more accessible to blind people. Steven spoke to Robin Christopherson from the charity to find out more.
Listeners Calls: The Cost Of Braille
We take your calls on air every week to find out what you'd like us to talk about. This week, it's more on braille.
Are Android Smartphones An Option For Blind People?
As Apple smartphones dominate the conversation when blind people are involved, it's easy to forget there are alternatives out there. But how good are they? Steven, Shaun and Jackie discuss this with Steve Nutt from Computer Room Services.
What Is Android Pay?
You might have heard of Apple Pay, but did you know there is now Android Pay for those who don't own Apple smartphones? Steven finds out more from Paul Horlock from Nationwide.
A Braille Keyboard For Under £500?
Steven talks to RNIB Chairman Kevin Carey about a new braille keyboard that could be sold at a quarter of the price of existing braille keyboards. It's called the Orbit Reader and has been developed by charities and organisations supporting the use of the braille around the world.
Want To Hear The Daily Papers?
A new service offering newspapers in audio over your phone line has attracted quite a bit of attention from the blind and partially sighted community. Jackie Brown spoke to Jonathon Horniblow from Talking Newspaper Services.
Can Driverless Cars Allow The Blind To Be More Independent?
As the reality of driverless cars becomes ever more apparent, is it now time for blind people to see this as a real opportunity to become more independent? The team discuss and hear from other blind people around the world with differing views.