Our David Hogg catches up with RNIB Social Media Analyst Jane Manley about her experience at the recent London Fashion Week.

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RNIB Tech Fairs are a great way to get hands on with new technology and learn about services and equipment that can make a real impact on your everyday life. Hywel Davies spoke to Oran McAllister from NaviLens about how the colourful code has recently been popping up in Belfast and beyond.

RNIB Tech Fairs are a great way to get hands on with new technology and learn about services and equipment that can make a real impact on your everyday life. But the day wasn’t all about modern technology, as Hywel Davies found out when he spoke to Robert Saggers, RNIB’s Heritage Services Manager.

RNIB Tech Fairs are a great way to get hands on with new technology and learn about services and equipment that can make a real impact on your everyday life. RNIB’s Library Engagement Manager, Lara Marshall, was on hand to talk about the Braille and Beyond Library Tour.

You can find out more information about the tour on the RNIB website - Braille and Beyond Library Tour | RNIB

RNIB Tech Fairs are a great way to get hands on with new technology and learn about services and equipment that can make a real impact on your everyday life. Angel Eyes NI is a local charity improving the lives of children with a visual impairment in Northern Ireland by supporting parents, families and professionals; Hywel Davies found out more.

Find out more about the work of Angel Eyes NI on their website - Angel Eyes NI

RNIB Tech Fairs are a great way to get hands on with new technology and learn about services and equipment that can make a real impact on your everyday life. But events like these wouldn’t be possible without the support of RNIB Volunteers, Hywel Davies spoke to two medical students volunteering their time at this year’s event.

For more information on volunteering with RNIB, visit the website - Volunteer to support blind and partially sighted people | RNIB

RNIB Tech Fairs are a great way to get hands on with new technology and learn about services and equipment that can make a real impact on your everyday life. Hywel Davies visited the Dolphin Computer Access stand to hear about new software developments.

You can find out more about software solutions from Dolphin on their website - Dolphin Computer Access

RNIB Tech Fairs are a great way to get hands on with new technology and learn about services and equipment that can make a real impact on your everyday life. Hywel Davies caught up with the team at AbilityNet, who offer free technology support across the UK.

You can find out more about AbilityNet on their website - A digital world accessible to all | AbilityNet

RNIB Tech Fairs are a great way to get hands on with new technology and learn about services and equipment that can make a real impact on your everyday life. Hywel Davies got the chance to speak to the team at Pakflatt, whose accessible voting solution aims to make elections more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.