This week, June 8–14, is Carers Week 2026, with the theme “Building Carer-Friendly Communities”. Carers Week is an opportunity to recognise the 5.8 million
In January 2027, the UK’s analogue telephone network will be permanently retired. For most people, the change will be straightforward — a call from their
Most people who post on social media don’t think about accessibility. Not because they don’t care, but because it’s never come up. The platforms
RealSAM Pocket & GAAD, accessible phone for blind people, the original voice-operated phone Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, observed every year on the third
Spring activities for blind or visually impaired people in the UK. Spring arrives gradually and then all at once. Blossom on trees that were
When people ask how blind people read, the answer they expect is usually: audiobooks. It’s the format that most sighted people have heard of, and
Our April RealSAM BookClub pick is This, My Second Life by Patrick Charnley — a spare, quietly powerful debut novel about recovery, resilience, and the
When searching for assistive technology options to address vision loss, it is important to understand which everyday tasks may become more difficult to perform independently.
Spring often brings the same instinct for many people: to get outside and start growing something. Gardens wake up again. Soil warms. Seeds appear in
Every March, the United States celebrates Women’s History Month, a time to recognise the achievements of women whose work has shaped society, culture, and civil
Our RealSAM BookClub March BookClub pick is Ten-Second Staircase by Christopher Fowler — a gripping mystery that blends classic detective storytelling with the eerie atmosphere
When you rely on your phone as an accessibility tool, small improvements in hardware can make a big difference in daily life. That’s why we’re
