Explore the best accessible reading options for blind and low vision readers in 2025 — from audiobooks to braille and smart tech like RealSAM.
Reading is one of life’s greatest pleasures — and thanks to technology, it’s more accessible than ever. In 2025, blind and low vision readers have more choice, flexibility, and independence when it comes to accessing books, newspapers, and magazines. From traditional braille to the latest audiobook platforms and voice-first technology, there’s never been a better time to be a reader.
This guide explores the main ways accessible reading is evolving, and how RealSAM helps bring them all together in one simple device.
Audiobooks: Leading the Way in Accessible Reading
Audiobooks have become the fastest-growing format in publishing, empowering blind and partially sighted people to pursue their book worm tendencies.
Services like the RNIB Library now offer over 60,000 accessible titles in audio, covering everything from bestsellers to specialist interests.
Unlike mainstream apps, RealSAM BookClub provides direct voice access to the RNIB Library, making it simple to search, borrow, listen, and find picks tailored specially to you.
Braille: Still Vital, Still Evolving
While digital audio has skyrocketed in popularity, braille remains an essential tool for many blind readers. Organisations like the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the Scottish Braille Press continue to publish braille books and periodicals, while new refreshable braille displays make it easier to access texts digitally.
Far from being outdated, braille literacy is still a cornerstone of accessible education and independent reading.
E-Text and Accessible Formats
Accessible reading is no longer limited to one format. E-texts can be accessed through screen readers like JAWS or NVDA, or on devices with built-in accessibility like iOS VoiceOver. Combined with AI-driven tools, visually impaired readers can translate, enlarge, and reformat text instantly.
RealSAM integrates all of these capabilities, allowing users to read in whatever way suits them best — whether it’s listening, searching by voice, or exploring different formats.
Whether you’re looking to discover your next great read or join a welcoming reading community, RealSAM is here to help you turn the page.
