Leisure publications


If you are blind or partially sighted, we have a wide range of information about making the most of your free time. We can also help and advise professionals who are keen to improve leisure, tourism and broadcasting facilities for blind and partially sighted people.

All our publications are available from our Helpline - call 0303 123 9999 or email shop@rnib.org.uk. Please state which publications you require and what format - print, large print, audio or braille.

Factsheets

For people with sight problems

For professionals

Publications for people with sight problems

  • Painting from a new perspective. This publication focuses on six artists who have decided to carry on painting despite losing their sight. Over 24 stunning paintings are included in the book to allow the reader to share in the artists' achievements.
  • Magazines factsheet. Information on our leisure and vocational magazines. Titles cover music, current affairs, health, relationships, books, puzzles, computing, lifestyle, access technology and much more.
  • Audio description explained - an overview of the various forms of audio description.

Publications for professionals

  • Shifting Perspectives - An advice guide for museums and galleries about how to ensure collections and exhibitions in museums and galleries are accessible to blind and partially sighted people. You can buy the Shifting Perspectives book from our online shop or you can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999.

For more advice and information visit the leisure and retail pages in our professionals section.

Last updated: 7 May 2013

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