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RNIB Scotland launches manifesto for the European Union elections

Scotland's six elected Members of the European Parliament can still help to transform services for people with disabilities as part of a legacy to the EU.

Posted Friday, 17 May 2019 News type: News story

Bus drivers to experience travel like passengers with sight loss

Stagecoach West Scotland employees will take part in a training session today as part of the bus operator’s pledge to make its services more accessible to blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Monday, 13 May 2019 News type: News story

Bus drivers get a chance to experience travel like passengers with sight loss

Stagecoach West Scotland employees will take part in a training session today as part of the bus operator’s pledge to make its services more accessible to blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Monday, 13 May 2019 News type: News story

Councillors get different perspective on controversial “shared space” street

Aberdeen councillors will walk along the city's Broad Street today wearing spectacles that simulate different sight loss conditions.

Posted Thursday, 9 May 2019 News type: News story

Fasting during Ramadan should not prevent Muslims taking care of their eyes

Scottish Muslims are being urged to be aware of their eye health when fasting during the religious month of Ramadan, which starts this weekend.

Posted Friday, 3 May 2019 News type: News story

Campaigners to meet with MSP to discuss street obstacles

95 per cent of people with sight loss surveyed by the charity RNIB had collided with an obstacle in the street in a three-month period.

Posted Monday, 29 April 2019 News type: News story

Campaigners to meet with MSP to discuss street obstacles

95 per cent of people with sight loss surveyed by the charity RNIB had collided with an obstacle in the street in a three-month period.

Posted Monday, 29 April 2019 News type: News story

Cricket team with sight loss to play Glasgow City councillors

Visually impaired cricket will be played between a team of Glasgow City Councillors and people with sight loss in the city's Kelvinhall Sport and Leisure Centre this Wednesday (April 10th).

Posted Wednesday, 10 April 2019 News type: News story

Cricket match will pitch Glasgow City councillors against team with sight loss

It's just not cricket!

Posted Wednesday, 10 April 2019 News type: News story

RNIB invites supporters to join its inclusive, accessible Ben Nevis trek

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is inviting people of all ages and abilities to take part in an inclusive and accessible trek up Britain's highest mountain this summer.

Posted Monday, 1 April 2019 News type: News story