Stories
Every year, we unlock a world of audio content for people living with sight loss. Our audio devices and apps give easy access to audio and help people stay connected. Read some stories about some of the people we support at Visably.
Unlocking radio stations with airable
Our partnership with audio content aggregator airable has helped to unlock more than 70,000 radio stations for people living with sight loss, through our Speech Radio app.
App support from VOID software
Our partnership with software specialists VOID has supported our development programme, saving thousands of pounds in maintenance costs.
Reaching people with macular degeneration
By working together with the Macular Society, we have given Concerto 3 radio / CD / tape players to people living with macular degeneration.
Unlocking audio at St Vincent's School
At St Vincent’s School in, pupils are discovering new ways to learn, connect and grow, thanks to a partnership with Visably.
Reaching young people with VICTA
We work with VICTA to make sure our support reaches children and young people living with sight loss.
Annabel's story
Like many kids her age, Annabel loves reading. But, due to her sight loss, reading traditional books quickly became tiring. That all changed when Visably introduced her to the Voxblock audio book player.
Brian's story
Brian was born with congenital glaucoma. He lost the last of his vision in 2018. Using Visably’s radio app helps him overcome everyday accessibility barriers to enjoy the radio via a simple, sight loss friendly interface.
Norma's story
Norma is one of nearly half a million people in the UK living with age-related macular degeneration. Her radio from Visably has helped her find joy in the music she once held dear.
Thomas & Yvonne's story
Yvonne’s father Thomas started to lose his sight in old age, due to macular degeneration. His easy-to-use radio from Visably has brought independence and a new sense of pleasure in life.
Krishna's story
Krishna started to lose his vision more than 20 years ago due to a degenerative eye condition. For Krishna, Visably is about so more than a radio, it’s about companionship and ‘living on’ with sight loss.
Dyfrig's story
Dyfrig grew up partially sighted and, at the age of 45, he lost his sight entirely. His tactile radio has helped him overcome his frustrations with technology to embrace his passion for radio.
Laura & Daphne's story
Thanks to devices like her free Alexa Echo Show device from Visably, Laura’s daughter won’t face some of the challenges that Laura experienced growing up.