Walsall Society for the Blind: Assistive Technology support and equipment loans

Our Assistive Technology officer provides both group and one to one training sessions on everyday smart devices tailored to the needs of people with sight loss. Our Assistive Technology Officer can help with: iPhone and Android support and guidance, iPad and tablet training, Accessible app information, Laptop and PC advice, Help with gadgets, Assistance with smart technology including smart speakers, magnification equipment and smart readers. No experience is necessary. We can support complete beginners right through to advanced users wanting to know about the latest gadgets and software updates. We can help you to better utilise your existing devices or if you don’t have any you can simply use ours. We have all the latest equipment for you to try out and knowledge on all the older devices too. We provide short term loans on electronic magnifiers and other assistive solutions, so you can figure out in your own time if the solution is what you need and worth your money.