Latest mobile phones and what they offer the visually impaired

The mobile network and phone providers mentioned in the programme:

Vodafone:
www.vodafone.co.uk
General enquiries: 08080 408 408

O2:
www.o2.co.uk
General enquiries: 08442 02 02 02

Orange:
www.orange.co.uk
Customer Enquiries: 0844 873 8586

T-Mobile
www.t-mobile.co.uk
Customer enquiries: 0845 412 5000

The phone brands or manufacturers mentioned on the programme:

Ericsson:
www.sonyericsson.com
Customer Enquiries: 08705 237 237

HTC
www.htc.com
Customer Enquiries: 0845-890-0079

Nokia:
www.nokia.co.uk

The Nokia phone models mentioned in the programme were:
Nokia C5
http://www.nokia.co.uk/gb-en/products/phone/c5-00/
Nokia 700
http://www.nokia.co.uk/gb-en/products/phone/700/
Nokia 701 – not available in the UK at this time.
Customer Enquiries: 0845 0455555

For information about the Samsung Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.0 Ice-cream Sandwich:
http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/smartphones/android/GT-I9250TSAXEU

The screen Readers featured on the programme:
To download the free Nokia Screenreader visit:
http://store.ovi.com/content/224364?clickSource=search&pos=1

Talks Screen Reader and Magnification software:
http://www.nuance.com/for-individuals/by-solution/talks-zooms/index.htm

Talk Back for Google Android 4.0:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.marvin.talkback&hl=en

For information about Explore By Touch for Android 4.0:
http://www.apps4android.org/?p=2821

For information on VoiceOver for IPhone:
http://www.apple.com/accessibility/iphone/vision.html

Information about the RNIB Phone Watch events:
http://www.apple.com/accessibility/iphone/vision.htmlhttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/computersphones/updates/techknowmore/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?id=61

PROGRAMME ADDRESS
IN TOUCH
BBC Radio 4
Room 5045
Broadcasting House
London
W1A 1AA
Email: intouch@bbc.co.uk
Web: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/intouch.shtml

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RNIB
105 Judd Street
London
WC1H 9NE
Helpline: 0303 123 9999 (Monday to Friday 8.45am-6pm, Saturday 9am-4pm)
Tel: 020 7388 1266 (switchboard/overseas callers)
Web: www.rnib.org.uk
The RNIB provides information, support and advice for anyone with a serious sight problem. They not only provide Braille, Talking Books and computer training, but imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges.
They campaign to eliminate avoidable sight loss and support research into the causes and latest treatments of eye conditions.

RNIB National Library Service
PO Box 173
Peterborough
PE2 6WS
RNIB Helpline 0303 123 9999
Email: library@rnib.org.uk
RNIB National Library Service is the largest specialist library in the UK for readers with sight loss, with over 40,000 titles

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
Sir John Wilson House
215 Kirkgate
WAKEFIELD, West Yorkshire
WF1 1JG
Tel: 01924 291313
Fax: 01924 200244
Website: http://www.nfbuk.org/
The National Federation of the Blind of the UK (NFB) was founded in 1947 by blind and partially sighted people and is an independent, non political, self help campaigning pressure group and registered charity. Today it is still run by blind and partially sighted people.

HENSHAWS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
Henshaws North East 0191 275 9417
Henshaws North West 0161 872 1234
Henshaws Yorkshire 01423 886 451
Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre Knaresborough 01423 541888
Henshaws College Harrogate 01423 886 451
Web: www.henshaws.org.uk
Henshaws Society For The Blind works in the North of England, enabling people living with visual impairments and other disabilities to build the skills and independence they need, to get the future they want.
They give expert care, advice and training to anyone affected by sight loss, right where it's needed most. They also work with people with learning disabilities. And because all of this affects family, friends and colleagues, they work with them too.
They work in the north of England, with centres and communities in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Newcastle, Harrogate and Knaresborough.

THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION (GDBA)
Burghfield Common
Reading
RG7 3YG
Tel: 0118 983 5555
Email: guidedogs@guidedogs.org.uk
Web: www.guidedogs.org.uk
The GDBA’s mission is to provide guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of blind and partially sighted people.

ACTION FOR BLIND PEOPLE
Action for Blind People and RNIB have brought together their helpline services, giving you access to an even wider source of knowledge and expertise, all from a single number. Get in touch with your local Action team by calling the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk
Web: www.afbp.org
Action for Blind People is one of the largest charities in the UK providing free and confidential support for blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of their lives.

NATIONAL LEAGUE OF THE BLIND AND DISABLED
Central Office
Swinton House
324 Grays Inn Road
London
WC1X 8DD
Tel: 020 7837 6103
Textphone: 020 7837 6103
National League of the Blind and Disabled is a registered trade union and is involved in all issues regarding the employment of blind and disabled people in the UK.

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Promotes equality and human rights, and creates a fairer Britain, by providing advice and guidance, working to implement an effective legislative framework and raising awareness of your rights.
Their helpline is here to give information and guidance on discrimination and human rights issues.

Helpline (England)
0845 604 6610 - England main number
Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm

Helpline (Wales)
0845 604 8810 - Wales main number
Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm

Helpline (Scotland)
0845 604 5510 - Scotland Main
Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm

Web: www.equalityhumanrights.com/

DISABLED LIVING FOUNDATION
380-384 Harrow Road
London
W9 2HU
Helpline: 0845 130 9177
Web: www.dlf.org.uk
DLF is a national charity that provides impartial advice, information and training on daily living aids

THRIVE
The Geoffrey Udall Centre
Beech Hill
Reading RG7 2AT
Tel: 0118 988 5688
Email: info@thrive.org.uk
www.thrive.org.uk
www.carryongardening.org.uk
Thrive is a small national charity, founded in 1978, that uses gardening to change the lives of disabled people.

ST DUNSTANS
12-14 Harcourt Street
London
W1H 4HD
http://www.st-dunstans.org.uk/index.html
020 7616 7900
020 7262 6199
enquiries@st-dunstans.org.uk
St Dunstans is a charity providing training and rehabilitation to blind ex-service men and women.

NEW COLLEGE WORCESTER
New College Worcester (NCW)
Whittington Road
Worcester
WR5 2JX
http://www.newcollegeworcester.co.uk/
01905 763933
New College Worcester is a national residential school and college for young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or partially sighted.
Every student receives an individual programme of education, mobility and Independent Living Skills to support them in reaching their full potential both in and outside the classroom.