Your rights

There is legislation to protect blind and partially sighted people from unfair treatment. Know your rights and what to do if you feel you have been treated unfairly.

This section covers:

  • benefits and grants information
  • your rights at work and in education
  • your rights when using travel operators, shops and banks
  • your right to vote independently
  • taking action against discrimination

RNIB Helpline

RNIB Helpline is your direct line to the support, advice and products you need from RNIB and Action for Blind People to remain independent.

Last updated: 6 February 2012

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Right now we can only reach one in three of the people who need our help most.

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