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In My Way: New RNIB report on walking reveals the unnecessary and dangerous barriers on our streets
Street obstacles like pavement parking and overgrown greenery are preventing blind and partially sighted people across the UK from walking around safely and confidently. RNIB’s new report, In My Way: Navigating pedestrian journeys with sight loss, reveals the scale and seriousness of these obstacles and highlights the steps that the UK Government, devolved administrations and local authorities should take to make our streets more inclusive.
Second major survey calls for people with sight loss to review ideas for innovation of post diagnostic support for blind and partially sighted people
This September the UK’s largest sight loss charity, The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), is launching the second in a series of major surveys to help map out the future of support for people diagnosed with serious eye conditions.
Children with vision impairment waiting up to 18 months for essential life skills training
Only one in four Scottish councils meets the national standard for habilitation support, leaving some children waiting more than a year for help developing basic independence skills, a new report by RNIB Scotland reveals.
Blind comedian highlights accessibility barriers at Edinburgh Fringe
Performing at the world’s largest arts festival is no small feat. But for blind comedian Jamie MacDonald, just getting to his venue each day reveals a challenge that blind and partially sighted people face every day: getting to work.
Experiencing theatre in the dark
A play, staged completely in the dark and performed by a cast composed of both blind and sighted actors, is making its debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.
Community hub reopens in Edinburgh
RNIB Scotland has officially reopened its centre on Hillside Crescent in Edinburgh. The newly refurbished office offers a modern and accessible space for the blind and partially sighted community, volunteers, supporters and staff to use.
Charity Radio Manager Steps Out with Family for Edinburgh Kiltwalk
The manager of an award-winning charity radio station is keeping it in the family and taking part in Scotland's largest mass participation walking event.
RNIB 2025 Media Accessibility Symposium
RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium brings together broadcasters, streamers, technology companies, creatives, researchers and people with lived experience to explore the future of accessible media. As storytelling, platforms and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about access. This two-day event is a chance to share ideas, highlight innovation, and shape what accessible media looks like in the years ahead.
RNIB awards EE with "Tried and Tested" Accreditation for App Accessibility
Mobile network operator earns highest accolade from Royal National Institute of Blind People for commitment to inclusive design
Oban blind man could voice Lidl's new self-checkouts
An Oban man who lost his sight is a finalist in Lidl’s competition to find the new Scottish voice for its self-checkouts. Alan MacDonald volunteers with RNIB, is among over 5,000 entrants.