Equipment and assistive technology

Age UK: information and advice for using the internet, including IT training, social media, apps etc.

  • Phone: 0800 678 1602

RNIB: information and guides on using technology to stay independent.

  • Phone: 0303 123 9999 

RNIB Technology for Life - help with simple and complex technology queries.

RNIB Online Shop - products to help you live independently.

Guide Dogs – how technology can help you.

  • Phone: 0800 781 1444  

My Computer My Way – help with making your devices easier to use with step-by-step guides to individual adjustments you can make to your computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone to make it easier to use.

Engage (Age UK Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Digital Inclusion Project) - support for technology users of all abilities in using the device they already have.

  • Phone: 01743 233 123 

Synapptic – smartphones, tablets and software for people with sight loss.

VisionAid – a range of hardware and software for people with vision loss.

Sight and Sound – a range of hardware and software for people with vision loss.

Dolphin – software and apps to support users with all degrees of sight loss, computer experience and reading ability.

  • Phone: 01905 754 577 

Associated Optical – magnifiers, eyeglasses, telescopes and lighting.