RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

Amelia caught up with RNIB NI’s Laura Cummings for her reflections on the day.
 
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RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

Amelia speaks to NaviLens about their work in NI, the different applications for Navilens and how they keep user’s data safe.
 
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RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

Now Amelia speaks to well-known local Shirley about what the day has offered her and her brother, and her desire for payment plans for accessible tech and a local hub.
 
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RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

What is the My Care and how is it making health information more accessible for people in Northern Ireland?

Amelia spoke to the app team to learn more.
 
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RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

Richard Moore is back again to tell Amelia about being the CEO of a charity and why he loves volunteering for radio.
 
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RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

Richard Moore talks to Amelia at the NI Tech Fair now about the tech that makes a difference to his everyday life.
 
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RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

Ruairí McHugh, The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, visited the RNIB NI Tech Fair, here’s Amelia speaking about life for blind and partially sighted people in the city.
 
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Ahead of the first performance of '(We Indulge In) A Bit Of Roll Play' we gathered some of the team for a candid talk about Sexuality, Disability and showing this on stage.

Join Amelia in conversation with blind Counsellor and Disability Consultant Sally Clay, Intimacy Co-ordinator Vanessa Cofey, and Audio Describer Emma-Jane McHenry as they discuss how they're worked together.

Catch (We Induge In) A Bit Of Roll Play at Glasgow's Tramway on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 February at 7.30pm, or Saturday 21 February at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

Learn more on the Tramway Website - Birds of Paradise Theatre Company - (We indulge in) a bit of roll play

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

Our Amelia was there and caught up with tech volunteer Jason about why he enjoys volunteering for RNIB.
 
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RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

Our Amelia Hilton was there and spoke to local sight loss organisation, Angel Eyes, about how they support young people.
 
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