Professionals

There are almost two million people with sight problems in the UK. RNIB provides information for professionals who can make a difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people. We also provide information about employing people with sight problems.

We offer training, consultancy services and practical online support for professionals working in:

  • health and social care
  • education
  • accessible and inclusive design - signs, maps, buildings, streets, websites, software, packaging, products and more.

Our magazines for professionals bring you interesting articles and the latest news and views:

  • NB is a must-have monthly magazine for sight loss and eye health professionals.
  • Insight is for parents and professionals working with children and young people with sight problems, including those with complex needs.
  • Access is the UK's leading magazine on inclusive design for professionals.

Eye care professionals

RNIB supports people who work in the eye health and eye care field. We provide advice and informaion, as well as a regular magazine - NB - with news and articles.

Design and build accessible websites

Free online resource centre for web designers and managers. Techniques for accessible web design are based on the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) guidelines.

See it Right

The See it Right book and companion CD-rom gives essential guidance on making information accessible to blind and partially sighted people. If you produce written information for the public, the See it Right book will help you make it accessible.

Last updated: 16 June 2010

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