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Perspectives: news and stories from Visably

What does it look like when a nine-year-old discovers audiobooks? Or when technology opens up local news to someone who'd given up on it?

Pull up a chair… this is where we share conversations, the latest on tech and how to make the most of it. And the moments that keep us going.

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A woman stands in front of a window browsing Visably's Speech Radio app. The app is black and yellow with an image of a microphone on it.

A statement on the future of our apps and skill

Following a thorough review or our digital services, we have made the decision to stop delivering our Speech Radio and Speech Talking Newspaper app and …

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Share your views to shape the future of our services

We're inviting anyone living with sight loss or supporting someone who lives with sight loss to have their say in the future of our services.

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Mike Brace, Chair of Trustees for Visably, with one arm around his guide dog, pictured in the offices of Visably.

Breaking barriers: a conversation with Mike Brace

We sat down with our chair Mike Brace CBE DL to ask him his life journey, passions, and the role of technology in his life.

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A picture of the home page of Visably's website, with accessibility controls, site menu and a picture of a young man holding an Alexa Echo Show device

Launching a new website for our community

Welcome to our new website. We hope that you feel welcome and included here.

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Sophie Jones, Chief Executive Officer at Visably is smiling and leaning on a wall. She is wearing a pale grey top and her hair is dark red.

A new direction: my reflections on a year as CEO

Sophie shares reflections on the charity's journey - adapting to technology, building partnerships and digital transformations.

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A woman stands in a kitchen smiling and as she talks on her phone which she is holding in front of her.

Volunteers needed to unlock audio for people with sight loss

Looking for a new challenge? We have two new volunteer roles. One in Scotland and one home-based.

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Our link to former Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill

On this day in 1965, the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill took place

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Woman in a blue jumper listens to her Concerto 3 radio

Radio listening figures

Radio listening figures rise in the last quarter of 2016.

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Letter from vera Lynn rests against an old red radio

Letter from Dame Vera Lynn

Letter written by Dame Vera Lynn to Visably discovered, as the singer celebrates her 100th birthday.

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