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Young child wearing pink-framed glasses placing a Peppa Pig Tonie on a blue Toniebox

Is a Toniebox good for children with vision impairment?

Posted 19/05/26 | Advice

The Toniebox is a soft but robust audio player designed for children from 12 months and up. Little ones simply place one of the Tonie characters on...

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Get the most out of your RNIB Accord: features, tips and common questions.

Get the most out of your RNIB Accord: features, tips and common questions.

Posted 28/04/26 | Advice

The RNIB Accord is our most advanced audio device: a combination USB player and Bluetooth speaker designed specifically for blind and partially si...

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A person using their smartphone to scan an NFC Speechlabel laundry button on the sleeve of a shirt

Speechlabels – a new way to record your own audio labels

Posted 14/04/26 | Advice

Being able to quickly record, and play back, an audio label for your groceries, laundry, DVDs, toiletries, medication and more is a great tool in y...

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A man standing on a street using an iPhone in one hand while holding a white cane in the other.

RNIB grants could save you up to £400 on iPhones and iPads

Posted 14/04/26 | Advice

Did you know that RNIB offers grants to registered blind or partially sighted people for useful technology that can help them live independently? I...

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A hand holds an IKONN controller above the IKONN digital bathroom scales.

IKONN – Accessible household devices for blind and partially sighted people

Posted 08/04/26 | Advice

Ever wished you could wave a magic wand and make the measurements on your scales, thermometer or tape measure really large, or spoken out loud? The...

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A deeply tanned man smiles while stepping up on to a rock on an Arizona trail, supported by an all terrain cane. Behind him are red sandstone buttes and a deep blue sky.

Go further with Awarewolf canes

Posted 13/04/26 | Advice

If the warm spring sunshine, scent of blossom, and gossipy birdsong are giving you wanderlust, Awarewolf canes are ready to get you moving. These p...

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Cover of April 2026 large print New Product Guide

Your latest accessible product news – March 2026

Posted 24/03/26 | News

If you haven't already downloaded April's New Product Guide, here's a taste of what's inside this spring issue, along with other product news, incl...

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Colourful, tactile Easter egg card nestled in greenery with white magnolia blossoms. A white painted egg with big eyes and a small smile, wearing a knitted hat, sits near the card.

6 Easter Activities for Children with Vision Impairment

Posted 18/03/26 | Advice

Making Easter activities accessible for blind and partially sighted children can be eggstremely easy. Here are some suggestions to keep young hands...

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A person pressing the 'speak' button on top of RNIB's talking analogue clock which is on a bedside table with books and a lamp

Choosing an Accessible Watch When You're Blind or Partially Sighted

Posted 16/03/26 | Advice

Whether it's making sure you're on time for an appointment or a hot date, an accessible clock or watch can help to keep you on track.  These are co...

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