Maxine Williams from Meta and Victoria Boelman from RNID discuss the role of co-design in creating more accessible technology, and why involving people with lived experience from the start leads to better products for everyone.
Technology and assistive devices
In March 2026, we carried out testing at a train station that showed how Auracast can significantly improve accessibility of railway announcements.
A new project from deaf sector charities is exploring how AI could support BSL signers in the future. BSL signers are invited to join group discussions and help shape recommendations for technology developers and government.
David Evans, Managing Director at Connevans, shares his personal experience of hearing loss - from the moment he realised something was wrong to the positive impact hearing aids have had on his life.
Research Officer Kirsty Reed reflects on a co-design sprint with Meta, sharing what she learned about trust, lived experience and creating technology that truly meets people’s needs.
Bruce shares his story of living with hearing loss and how it inspired him to volunteer at RNID Near You to help others with hearing checks and hearing aid maintenance.
In 2025, our research panel helped shape products, services and systems across the UK.
RNID is leading a ground-breaking project to ensure AI in BSL is developed ethically, inclusively, and with the right oversight. This first of its kind project will be delivered under the Sciencewise programme.
By January 2027, the UK’s old copper landline network will be switched off and replaced with Digital Voice, which uses your broadband instead of the traditional phone lines.
RNID’s Technology Lead, Alastair Moore, explains how you can use your existing hearing devices to access Auracast for an improved listening experience.