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Bluetooth Auracast
A large part of accessibility for blind and partially sighted people is getting the audio right. Playing accessible audio through speakers isn’t always popular with people who don’t need the accessibility and connecting to audio feeds from televisions or in theatres or cinemas can be complicated or require specialist headsets which are not always reliable. John Paton from our Media, Culture and Immersive Technologies team takes a look at Bluetooth Auracast, a new technology that may be able to help.
History of RNIB Eye Care Liaison Officers
It’s now 30 years since RNIB provided its very first Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO), pioneering our service which gives vital emotional and practical support for people with an eye condition diagnosis.
Paris 2024 Olympics commentary review
My name is Jonny Marshall and I work in RNIB’s Media Culture and Immersive Technologies team. Over the last couple of years we have conducted a significant amount of research into blind and partially sighted people's thoughts on making sports commentaries more accessible.
Mona’s remarkable rugby experience with Ospreys
Mona Jethwa, RNIB’s Third Sector Stakeholder Engagement Manager, tried her hand at visually impaired (VI) rugby with Ospreys newest community rugby scheme in Wales.
Supporting your customers during the cost of living crisis
Our Business Services team has put together some tips to help you support your customers during the cost of living crisis.
Volunteer Advisory Council reaches the four nations
I am Joanne Wilson, Volunteer Support Project Manager at RNIB. My role involves leading on Volunteer Engagement including managing the Volunteer Advisory Council and Project Management support in the Volunteering Team.
Supporting volunteer campaigners to make a difference
Maqsood Sheikh is a Senior Regional Campaigns Officer with RNIB. Maqsood supports volunteer campaigners in the Yorkshire & Humber region with local campaigns about issues affecting blind and partially sighted people ranging from accessible information to transport or any issue the volunteer feels strongly about.
Key insights from the 2022 annual volunteer survey
I am Hannah Baguley, the Volunteering Insight Manager at RNIB and I am responsible for all of the volunteering research that we undertake.
Sekha Hall tells us about his partner Cleveland
Sekha Hall talks about unsafe railway stations and how his partner, Cleveland's life was cut short.
Ansley’s blog: Why we’re calling for all information to be accessible
Have you ever had to ask a friend, neighbour, carer or your child to read your hospital test results or appointment letter?