Infosound was a public service registered charity, providing information, in audio, for vision-impaired people in Great Britain. The charity no longer operates.
The charity Infosound has closed.
Since 2008, we ran a variety of free information services for vision-impaired people.
Only our email address remains open to help steer vision-impaired people towards other sources of support and information: [email protected].
Infosound's Trustees have decided that, regrettably, the charity must close on 30th April 2026.
Since 2008, we ran a variety of free information services for vision-impaired people.
We may still be emailed if we can help steer you towards sources of support and information.
These days, we are concentrating on making printed or online material accessible to vision-impaired people by producing it in audio. If we can help you, please email us at [email protected].
These days, we are concentrating on making printed and online material accessible to vision-impaired people by producing it in audio. If we can help you do that, please email us at [email protected].
A short update from us about our work offering free training, advice and practical help to make information easily accessible in audio to those living with sight loss: https://t.co/JIFULysnPk.
We’re just testing the waters to see whether anyone might need printed or online text material audio transcribing. This would be in addition to the support we offer those wanting to produce audio content. More in our latest podcast: https://t.co/rARe975VSn.
A very Happy New Year from Infosound!
Throughout 2024, we will be supporting others to spread helpful information to vision-impaired people through the accessible medium of audio. In particular we are producing features for the Partially Sighted Society's https://t.co/nnFOVU3MNp.
A very Happy Christmas and all good wishes for the new year. You can hear what we’ll be up to in 2024 in the latest edition of our podcast at https://t.co/Uk0W6shCRo.
Having produced the final edition in our series of 50 weekly Infoshorts audio information bulletins, we are now assisting @partsight with their UK-wide PSS iTalk information service for vision-impaired people. It can be heard in several ways, including at https://t.co/sXpBEuVa16.
In this week’s 10-minute Infoshorts bulletin: Seeing Sport Differently, a HotCup water boiler the PSS iTalk info service, mobility campaigning by NFBUK, a portable folding light and a seasonal sign-off.
Listen on Alexa ("play Infosound"), 03000 111 555 and https://t.co/Q5zXU7up0A
In this week’s 10-minute Infoshorts bulletin: measuring cane lengths, a talking air fryer, checking PIP benefit entitlement, audio description on Freeview TV and looking for a suitable electric hob.
Listen on Alexa ("play Infosound"), 03000 111 555 and https://t.co/mCQbPrY7Z9.
In this week’s 10-minute Infoshorts bulletin: a VIP cookery book, commenting on and consumer-researching transport for disabled people, document readers and a talking ‘Timestat’ electric appliance controller.
On Alexa ("play Infosound"), 03000 111 555 and https://t.co/SLDREEa5b3.
In this week’s 10-minute Infoshorts bulletin: a talking wrist-worn blood pressure/pulse monitor, an audio description newsletter, radio & talking newspaper listening on your phone, 2024 bold print diaries and calendars and a planned pavement-parking ban. https://t.co/Y9Bgf6fxXS.
In this week’s 10-minute Infoshorts bulletin: the A to Z of British Blind Sport, the latest RNIB Penfriend audio labeller, joining Calibre Audio Library, a remote control with extra large buttons and Pension Credit. On Alexa ("play Infosound") and at https://t.co/tj4wlxanjD.
In this week’s 10-minute Infoshorts bulletin, out now: a neck-supported magnifier, an accessible podcast app, making the most of remaining vision, 2024 big print and braille stationery and the long cane ‘touch technique’. On Alexa ("play Infosound") and at https://t.co/VWFpAxIiYo
In this week’s 10-minute Infoshorts bulletin, out now: accessible children’s books, large print and tactile Scrabble, a new Mental Health & Wellbeing Service for v-i people, the Equality Act and a bank note identifier. On Alexa ("play Infosound") and at https://t.co/Gv3kKvULa5.
In this week’s 10-minute Infoshorts bulletin, out now: a talking kitchen scale, eye condition booklets, choosing electronic magnifiers, the “Streets for All” campaign and in search of a vibrating timer. On Alexa ("play Infosound"), on 03000 111 555 and at https://t.co/PjLqznCsks.
In this week’s 10-minute Infoshorts bulletin, out now: a talking colour detector, reducing your Council Tax bill, digital voice recorders, sight loss advice from Guide Dogs and carbon fibre long canes. On Alexa ("play Infosound"), on 03000 111 555 and at https://t.co/NcsbQvgYUM.
The weekly Infoshorts bulletin of news, information and ideas is now a little more mobile- and tablet-friendly at https://t.co/pu8rmlNtHG. Presented in a large, bold and clear layout for anyone using a small screen to listen to this (and last) week’s editions whenever they like.
In this week’s 10-minute Infoshorts bulletin, out now: hot water bottles without the hot water, the RNIB Newsagent service, a multi-purpose VI sign and help with understanding or claiming Universal Credit. Listen on Alexa ("play Infosound") and at https://t.co/q5OLDNLKan.