Within a generation, technology has radically changed the way most people live their lives.

Smartphones and other devices are an added layer of convenience for many people - but they are making it possible to create innovations which could transform the everyday experiences of disabled people.

"The possibilities are immense," according to Robin Spinks, a senior innovation manager at the charity RNIB.

He is focussed on how technology can be deployed to improve the lives of blind people and those with visual impairment.

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The key change for many disabled users has been the introduction of alternatives to typing information in to a device.

"We're moving away from a society where people assume that screen-based input - through a keyboard or smartphone - is the norm," says Robin.

"We're moving very, very quickly towards a world where input via voice - to a smart speaker or a personal assistant on a wearable device or smartphone, or even a telly - that's the entry point for lots of digital services."
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