The Guide Dogs charity, which offers a wide variety of services for people with sight loss, has set up a new initiative to help visually-impaired children to learn and to become more independent.
The Tech For All initiative is part of the organisation’s commitment to make sure youngsters with a vision impairment in the UK have access to technology outside of school. The service will provide iPads to those aged 3-18, while secondary school-age children (age 11-18) may choose an iPhone instead. These devices have excellent accessibility features built in, and the organisation is also providing online guides and tutorials to help them get the users started.
A spokesperson said: “While technology in schools remains the responsibility of local authorities, it’s important for children with no or low vision to also have their own device at home. We’re committed to making this possible for children in the UK with a vision impairment.”
If you have a child who is eligible you should fill in this online form
Guide Dogs also offers grants for other assistive technology and sensory equipment and toys.
For more information on the charity, its history and how you can help it, see here.
