Title: Update on inclusive society
Author: John Slade, RNIB
Publisher: RNIB
Year of publication: 2012
Background
This report provides an update on travel, shopping, money, technology, reading and television. It is based on the findings from interviews with 176 blind and partially sighted people. A range of questions were asked, particularly around the issues of independence, assistance and the ability to undertake certain activities.
Key findings
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60 per cent of respondents needed help to get out of the house
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75 per cent of respondents needed help to do their shopping
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45 per cent of respondents needed help to manage their money
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All respondents aged 18-29 used a computer; compared to only 12 per cent of those aged over 75
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80 per cent of respondents said that they read books
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42 per cent of respondents said that they had watched a TV programme with Audio Description (AD)
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The ability to undertake many activities was closely linked to age. This was particularly evident in the oldest age group.
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