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Smart speakers designed for sight loss
British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is teaming up with Glasgow Caledonian University to support research into accessible smart speakers for people with sight loss. BWBF provides specially adapted radios, audio devices and apps for people living with sight loss. The charity is supporting a new PhD studentship exploring challenges people with sight loss…
Read MoreAccessible apps get partnership boost
British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is working with CGI, one of the largest IT and business consulting firms in the world, to identify new solutions to improve the charity’s range of accessible smartphone apps. CGI, which is supporting BWBF on a pro-bono basis, is focusing on developing a user-friendly sign-on mechanism for app…
Read MoreMourning Queen Elizabeth II: A statement from our Chief Executive
As the public marks the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is joining the nation in taking pause to reflect and pay tribute to our late Queen. A statement from our Chief Executive, Margaret Grainger: “British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) today joins the nation in mourning the…
Read MoreBritish Wireless for the Blind has contributed to a major new summer exhibition, Switched On, at Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum
A major new summer exhibition, Switched On, opened on 23 July at Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum Switched On will take visitors on a journey through the last century of broadcasting, discovering the pioneers who spearheaded the industry and the broadcasting innovations that have reflected and changed everyday life Free tickets can be booked now via…
Read MoreSaying Goodbye to Sonata
We launched the Sonata Internet Audio Service over 13 years ago. Our commitment to the Sonata service and to its listeners has seen it go from strength to strength. However, we have now reached a point where the technology is no longer sustainable. Therefore, we are sad to announce that the Sonata service will cease…
Read MoreStatement from British Wireless for the Blind Fund
“BWBF deplores the actions of the Russian Government and its subordinate supporter Belarus against the people and territories of Ukraine, and their oppressive political control of other bordering states and districts. For the time being BWBF will continue to keep Russian speaking radio stations on its list for the benefit of that minority of listeners…
Read MoreBWBF working with Calibre Audio
British Wireless for the Blind Fund are delighted to continue working with and supporting Calibre Audio. We can supply the audio equipment that our beneficiaries need, we provide the apparatus on a free loan to those who are unable to afford specially adapted audio equipment. The recipient must meet the following criteria: resident in the…
Read MoreBritish Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) are delighted to confirm that we have won funding from Jack’s Supports with an initial donation of £750.
Jack’s is a new brand and format, part of the Tesco family, inspired by Tesco’s heritage and 100 years of delivering great value to Britain’s shoppers. British Wireless for the Blind Fund Launched in 1928, we provide the equipment on a free loan to those who are unable to afford specially adapted audio equipment. We…
Read MoreAdrian’s Story
“It has opened my life to music having the products you have supplied me with.” Music is one of the most important things in Adrian’s life. And, with a little bit of help from British Wireless for the Blind Fund, he can now take it with him everywhere he goes. Having been supported by British…
Read MoreTwo new ways to access your local Talking Newspaper
British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) and The Talking News Federation (TNF) have joined forces to make it even easier for blind and partially sighted people to listen to their local Talking Newspapers. BWBF and TNF have launched a new mobile application, and a new skill for the Amazon Echo, so users can access…
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