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Summary: Up to three million children and adults are being denied the right to read because they have a sight problem, dyslexia or another reading disability.
“I can never get hold of books when they come out so I miss out on discussing them with friends. By the time I get the book they’ve forgotten about it.”
Every day three million people are denied the Right to Read.
Three million people in the UK are being denied the right to read just because they have a sight problem or print reading disability. Research commissioned by RNIB shows that a shocking 96 per cent of books are not available in large print, audio or braille.
Latest news
"Where's my book?"- one year after children lobby parliament for textbooks they can read, we challenge Government to act on their promise. Despite initial action and commitment from Government after the lobby, there has been no real progress in providing accessible textbooks.
- Find out how you can get involved in the action one year after the lobby.
Right to Read declaration - over 4000 people have now signed the Right to Read Declaration online. Help us unlock a world of books by showing your support - sign the Declaration.
- You can also read comments supporting the campaign.
- More about the Declaration.
The campaign
The few books that are produced in accessible formats are rarely available at the same time as the print versions and are often more expensive.
RNIB and the Right to Read Alliance are campaigning to change this. We want everyone in the UK to be able to read the same book at the same time at the same price.
Campaign links
- Campaign news - Right to Read
- About the Right to Read campaign
- Get involved in Right to Read
- Right to Read reports
- Celebrity supporters
- Right to Read Alliance
Further information
RNIB provides many services to help blind and partially sighted people read, including our successful Talking Book Service. Visit the reading section of the site to find out more.
Are you passionate about reading? If so, why not join one of our Telephone Book Clubs for people with sight loss.
Journalists should contact our press office for further information about the campaign.
Content author: righttoread@rnib.org.uk
Last updated: 31/03/2008 16:53
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Jenny's story - Jenny Burgess volunteered for a disability support group run by people with physical disabilities. She was the only staff member with a sight problem. “I depended on a colleague with physical disabilities to give me a lift to work. I have far greater mobility problems than most people with physical disabilities who can drive a car, yet receive less benefit - it’s unfair and unjust.” Join our campaign to make the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance fair - taken for a ride.
