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Voting still not accessible for blind and partially sight people finds RNIB research

Voting in the General Election last year was not accessible for people with sight loss, with only one in 10 blind people able to vote independently and in secret, according to RNIB research.

Posted Tuesday, 13 October 2020

RNIB Cymru’s manifesto calls for the 2021 Senedd elections

The sixth term of the Welsh Parliament | Senedd Cymru will convene against the backdrop of the global coronavirus pandemic.

Posted Thursday, 8 October 2020 News type: News story

Ansley’s blog: RNIB Cymru launches Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament election manifesto

Our manifesto calls on the next Welsh Government to make Wales a country without barriers for people with sight loss.

Posted Thursday, 8 October 2020 News type: Blog

'Simple but far-reaching steps' can create a more inclusive Scotland for blind and partially sighted people

National sight loss charity RNIB Scotland is calling on all political parties to build on the greater social cohesiveness that the coronavirus crisis has engendered.

Posted Tuesday, 6 October 2020 News type: News story

Blog: Why we are asking for a new law from the Government’s consultation on pavement parking

The Government is asking organisations, like RNIB, and the public what should be done about pavement parking in England. Our Head of Social Change, Sarah Lambert, explains what RNIB is asking for and why.

Posted Monday, 5 October 2020 News type: Blog

MP committee supports e-scooter legalisation, but impact on disabled people must be fully considered

The Transport Select Committee has announced it supports the swift legalisation of e-scooters, despite concerns being raised by e-scooter trials.

Posted Friday, 2 October 2020

RNIB works with Exeter City Council on design of flagship accessible bus station

In a major step forward for accessible transport, Exeter City Council is working directly with RNIB to create a “showcase of what inclusive public realm development could look like” in the form of a brand-new Bus Station for Exeter.

Posted Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Challenge inaccessible websites with our new toolkit

A landmark piece of legislation comes into force today (23 September) to help ensure public sector websites are accessible to everyone, including blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Tuesday, 22 September 2020

RNIB-backed legal action means schools must ensure accessible entrance exams

It should now be easier for children with vision impairments to access school entrance exams in accessible formats, after the results of a legal challenge, supported by RNIB and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), clarified who is responsible for providing them.

Posted Thursday, 10 September 2020 News type: Article

E-scooters pose potential hazard for blind and partially sighted pedestrians warns charity

RNIB Scotland has welcomed news that moves to trial the use of rented e-scooters north of the border have been put on hold.

Posted Thursday, 10 September 2020 News type: News story