By BBC World Service
Published January 05, 2021 3:00pm
Smartphone apps and other digital technologies have completely changed the lives of visually impaired and blind people around the world. This special programme on blindness and digital technology takes us through some of the tech responsible.
Motivational speaker Fern Lulham narrates her trip to the shops with her guide-dog Nancy, talking us through the different apps that she uses to help her find her keys, navigate there, and even colour match her clothes. She joins us live.
Presenter Gareth speaks with an Ophthalmologist in Delhi, India who is helping to train visually impaired people about...