Welcome to the New Blind Sanity

Blind Sanity is back, rebuilt from the ground up with a fresh look and a clearer purpose. The old site had grown into something that was hard to use, even with a screen reader, so we've started again with a single goal: sharing technology that makes everyday life easier for blind and visually impaired people.

What you'll find here

iPhone and iOS. Practical guides to VoiceOver, from the gestures you'll use every day to the hidden settings that make a real difference. We'll also cover new iOS features as they arrive and say honestly whether they're worth using.

Android. TalkBack tips, accessible apps, and the strengths and quirks of Android devices from a blind user's point of view. Not everyone uses an iPhone, and this blog won't pretend otherwise.

Artificial intelligence. This is where things are moving fastest. AI can now describe photos, read menus and mail, recognise what's in front of a camera, and answer questions out loud. We'll test these tools in real life, explain how to set them up, and be clear about what they get right and where they still fall short.

Real-world reviews. Apps, gadgets and smart home devices, all judged on one question: do they work well without sight?

Why this matters

Technology can be the difference between needing help and doing something yourself. But finding out what actually works, and how to set it up, often means hours of trial and error. Blind Sanity is here to do some of that legwork for you.

Built to be accessible

This site is designed and tested with screen readers. If you run into anything that doesn't work, please tell us, because accessibility here isn't an afterthought.

Get involved

Have a question, a tool you'd like reviewed, or a tip to share? Get in touch. This community is better when we learn from each other.

Welcome to the new Blind Sanity. Let's make technology work for us.