{"id":35648,"date":"2023-09-26T15:57:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T14:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=35648"},"modified":"2026-02-25T14:21:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:21:34","slug":"technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology, mobility aids and devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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Assistive technology can make day-to-day life easier for many disabled people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it’s hearing aids for those with hearing loss, guide canes for those with sight loss or motorised wheelchairs, you can find out more about it on these pages. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n \n Assistive technology for people with sight loss\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThere is lots of technology available to support people with visual impairments. Find out more about accessible technology like braille displays, screen readers and wearable vision aids. \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Assistive technology for people with hearing loss\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tIn this section, find out more about hearing aids and hearing implants, and other ways to support your hearing, including hearing loops and FM systems.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n Hearing aids\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tIf you have hearing loss, hearing aids may help you to hear better, communicate more confidently and live more independently.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Hearing implants\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tIf you have permanent or severe hearing loss, you might have the option of getting a surgically implanted hearing device. Find out more about cochlear implants, and other types of implant. \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Wheelchairs\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tFor many people, a wheelchair can bring freedom and independence. Find out about the types of wheelchair available, and how to get one (whether you get a wheelchair on the NHS, or hire, buy or borrow one).\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Home adaptations\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tHome adaptations are changes that you can make to your home to make your day-to-day life easier.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n \n Guide dogs and assistance dogs\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tSome people use highly trained dogs to support them with day-to-day tasks.\u00a0\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Communication aids\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tCommunication aids are designed to support people who have difficulties with speaking or understanding what is being said to them.\u00a0\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Mobility canes\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tPeople with visual impairments use a variety of different types of cane to support them to move around. \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Looking for support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sense offers services for disabled adults and children all over the UK.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Find out more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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