For people who are D/deaf or hard of hearing
Alerting Devices for the Home
Learn about adapted technology such as smoke alarms, alarm clocks, baby monitors and flashing doorbells which use sensory alerts such as flashing lights or vibrations rather than relying only on sound. These are designed to keep you safe and connected in the home.
Communication Technology
Get advice on hearing aids, loop systems, microphones and similar types of assistive technology to help you with communication in daily life. We can also support with hearing aid maintenance, cleaning and battery changes.
Phones and Smart Devices
We can show you how to make the most of the built-in accessibility features on your phone, mobile, tablet, or smart devices. You can also get support on setting up or registering with apps like Relay UK, EmergencySMS and video interpreting apps.
For people with a visual impairment
Computers
Our teams can support you to get the most out of the in-built accessibility features for your personal or work computer, using screen magnification, screen readers and speech-to-text features.
Eyewear
We can advise you on specially tinted eyewear which can provide you with protection for your eyes. We also have close partnerships with organisations who will be able to advise on, and provide AI eyewear.
Home Gadgets
Not sure what helpful kitchen gadgets are out there for you? We can show you what’s available and help you get the right equipment. Examples include talking appliances, tactile tools, liquid level indicators and more. We can also help set up smart devices around the home, to help you control your heating and lighting.
Mobility Canes and Walking Sticks
Try out different types of mobility canes and walking sticks to find the best fit for you. We can also offer orientation and mobility training to teach safe and independent travel/navigating skills.
Phone and Smart Devices
We can support you in using built-in accessibility features on your devices, show you apps that make daily tasks easier, like getting around or identifying things (such as Be My Eyes), and help you connect your devices to smart home tools.
Want to learn more about which equipment and technology is available to you?
Contact your local service directly:
Telephone numbers, emails and direct links to our regional pages with their full service information.
- Phone: 0121 387 5353
- Email: bass@bid.org.uk
- Phone (text only): 07762 414263
- Email: coventrysupport@bid.org.uk
- Phone: 01768 868510
- Email: cumbria@bid.org.uk
- Phone: 0113 288 5750 / 07702 940888
- Email: leedsinfo@bid.org.uk
- Phone: 03333 202667 / text: 07710 155104
- Email: contact@lincolnshiresensoryservices.org.uk
- Phone: 01908 401135 / 07803 452617
- Email: mkss@bid.org.uk
- Phone: 01670 291150 / 07872 403788
- Email: northumberland@bid.org.uk
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Useful resources related to this topic
BSL Interpreting Apps – How to Guides
These ‘How to’ Guides provide clear instructions on how to download and use BSL Interpreting Apps.
Registering with EmergencySMS
Are you D/deaf, hard of hearing or have difficulty with speech? Learn how to register for EmergencySMS.
Hearing aid maintenance
Clear. short videos for basic maintenance for your hearing aid device.