Stories

Every year, we unlock a world of audio content for people living with sight loss. Our audio devices and apps give easy access to audio and help people stay connected. Read some stories about some of the people we support at BWBF.

A white Alexa Show device with two teenage boys in the background, discussing something.

Unlocking audio at St Vincent's School

At St Vincent’s School in, pupils are discovering new ways to learn, connect and grow, thanks to a partnership with BWBF.

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Reaching young people with VICTA

We work with VICTA to make sure our support reaches children and young people living with sight loss.

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Annabel sits on her sofa reading her Voxblock audio book player. She wears glasses and has a bow in her hair.

Annabel's story

Like many kids her age, Annabel loves reading. But, due to her sight loss, reading traditional books quickly became tiring. That all changed when BWBF introduced her to the Voxblock audio book player.

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Brian, one of BWBF's app users, stands smiling in his garden as he holds his mobile phone.

Brian's story

Brian was born with congenital glaucoma. He lost the last of his vision in 2018. Using BWBF’s radio app helps him overcome everyday accessibility barriers to enjoy the radio via a simple, sight loss friendly interface.

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Norma stands in her living room smiling. She has short grey hair and glasses.

Norma's story

Norma is one of nearly half a million people in the UK living with age-related macular degeneration. Her radio from BWBF has helped her find joy in the music she once held dear.

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Thomas sits at a table smiling. His daughter Yvonne stands behind him looking at him and smiling, with her hands on his shoulder.

Thomas & Yvonne's story

Yvonne’s father Thomas started to lose his sight in old age, due to macular degeneration. His easy-to-use radio from BWBF has brought independence and a new sense of pleasure in life.

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BWBF service user Krisha sits on a sofa. His hand is resting on his Concerto 3 radio from BWBF, which is on the table in front of him.

Krishna's story

Krishna started to lose his vision more than 20 years ago due to a degenerative eye condition. For Krishna, BWBF is about so more than a radio, it’s about companionship and ‘living on’ with sight loss.

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BWBF service user Dyfrig sits in a chair in a room with bookshelves. He is laughing and his Concerto 3 radio from BWBF is on a table next to him

Dyfrig's story

Dyfrig grew up partially sighted and, at the age of 45, he lost his sight entirely. His tactile radio has helped him overcome his frustrations with technology to embrace his passion for radio.

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Young mother Laura smiles as she holds her baby daughter Daphne in her arms. She is wearing a vibrant red top.

Laura & Daphne's story

Thanks to devices like her free Alexa Echo Show device from BWBF, Laura’s daughter won’t face some of the challenges that she did growing up.

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Jason, a user of BWBF's apps, sits at a table with a red checked table cloth. He is smiling and wearing a dark jumper.

Jason's story

Jason has never seen due to a life-changing error in the hospital when he was born. BWBF’s apps have helped him bond with his young daughters and follow his passion for sport.

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