The Talking News Federation exists to support and assist over 300 local Talking Newspapers to deliver local news and information in audio to blind, partially sighted and print disabled people. Read more
Are you blind, partially sighted or print disabled and want to access your local news, magazines and information in audio - for free - then your local Talking Newspaper can help. For further information click here.
TNF National Conference and AGM 8 - 10 October 2021, Holiday Inn Cardiff. For further information click here.
Are you keen to help blind and partially sighted people access local news and information - time to spare- why not volunteer for your local Talking Newspaper? For further information on the volunteering roles click here.
TNF Soundings September 2020 saw the launch of TNF Soundings, a new website offering free-to-use information and entertainment audio articles relevant to blind partially-sighted and disabled people across the UK. All content is curated and provided by regular contributors, including weekly radio listings, monthly nature notes, regular news and features. For more information in the Members Area click here.
The Talking News Federation offers a range of benefits to local Talking Newspapers. Not a member of TNF? Missing out on all the benefits? Want to join? For more information on membership, click here.
Gavin Smalley - Witney Talking News has produced an outstanding and significant guide to detail options for the delivery of your Talking Newspaper online to your listeners. This covers voice assistant and podcast guide including Alexa©, website and integration and telephone dial in service. A must read for any TN looking to develop an online service. The guide can be found and downloaded in the members area.
The independent forum open to all to ask questions, share views and discussions on aspects related to a local Talking Newspaper.
A mobile application that can be accessed independently from any smartphone or tablet. The app can be downloaded to smart devices for free from Apple and Android stores; and is available to people with a variety of difficulties reading text, such as dyslexia - not just the blind and partially sighted.
Editor's Content contains a range of articles that, as a member of TNF, any TN may add to your production. Unlike Soundings, Editor's Content articles are not reviewed and can be sent in ad hoc by any TNF member. If you have an article of interest to more than your local area that you are wiling to share, please send it to [email protected] Each audio file should be a maximum of 10MB.