Leisure support using assistive aids and technology

Making time for leisure - hobbies and activities which you find fun - is an essential part of life and sometimes you might discover a hobby you never knew you were good at. Smartphones and tablet devices have the ability to download a wealth of fun. There are also apps that provide information about events or interests in your local area.
English Heritage App
Find the perfect place to visit in England. Visit a castle, a historic house or an English garden and more.
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National Trust App
Fancy a day out and wondering where to go? Want to visit glorious coastline, wander through wild countryside, relax in exquisite gardens or explore historic houses? Find a National Trust place near you, wherever you are in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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Tayasui Sketches
Sketches is a magical, responsive canvas perfect for getting down ideas, illustrations, watercolour painting - anything your creative mind can imagine.
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ArtRage
Paint without the mess and expense! Explore a packed toolbox of intuitive, natural painting tools like oils and watercolours that let you experiment with colour blends and textures on a realistic canvas. ArtRage places the tools of a real art studio at your fingertips.
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OTTLite Bookstand with LED Light
A bookstand that also gives a bright focused light onto a book. Adjustable, it will fit most books and can be used with a book, letter or recipes when reading. The stand is lightweight and can be moved from room to room.
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Large print keyboard
If you enjoy surfing the web, playing computer games or word processing, then a large print keyboard may help you to continue enjoying these, by making PC or Apple Mac keyboards easier to read and use.
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Easy news
The first newspaper designed to be accessible for people with learning disabilities. Available in print and online.
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Free movies
Watch and reminisce on old movies.
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