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Radio 4,07 Sep 2021,19 mins

Social Media Special

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It is claimed that social media is so popular these days, that there are now more people using it across the globe than are not. But how easy is it to navigate and participate in when you're blind or partially sighted? We'll be speaking to two social media influencers, who are using different platforms to educate people about sight loss. We'll also be speaking to Facebook and Instagram's head of accessibility, Mike Shebanek, about what they are doing to ensure ease of use for visually impaired people. And, if you're new to social media or tend to avoid it because its too tricky for you to navigate, we offer some general tips and advice on where you can go for help.

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