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Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.
Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.

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Bus Driver Sessions Hit 100

An initiative helping bus drivers better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted passengers is celebrating a major milestone today.

Posted Thursday, 19 March 2026 News type: Article

New voting aid introduced in Scotland

A new voting aid to help blind and partially sighted voters cast their vote independently will be available in future elections in Scotland.

Posted Friday, 13 March 2026 News type: Article

UK Government launches SEND reform consultation: What it means for children with vision impairment

The Department for Education has published proposals for wide-ranging reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in England, alongs…

Posted Friday, 27 February 2026 News type: News story

RNIB response to the Schools white paper

Earlier today, the Government unveiled its plans for major changes to the education provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEN…

Posted Monday, 23 February 2026

All-star cast brings Pride and Prejudice to life for milestone Talking Books anniversary

Leading sight loss charity, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is celebrating 90 years of its renowned Talking Books Service with a retelling …

Posted Thursday, 12 February 2026

'Volunteering is about shaping the world you want to live in now'

For Grace, 25 at the time of writing, volunteering isn’t just a pastime; it’s about building a better, more inclusive world. Already a passionate advocate for …

Posted Thursday, 5 February 2026 News type: Your Stories News type: News story

Blind voices shape community display at Kelvin Hall

A community display created by blind and partially sighted people launched today at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow.

Posted Tuesday, 3 February 2026 News type: News story

Platform for Change: New RNIB report reveals barriers to accessible train travel for blind and partially sighted people

Accessible train travel is essential for blind and partially sighted people to live independently, get to work, visit friends and family, and access healthcare…

Posted Thursday, 22 January 2026 News type: News story

Half of blind and partially sighted people fear being left stranded at train stations

More than half of blind and partially sighted people fear being stranded, stressed and disoriented during train journeys due to the unpredictability of their e…

Posted Thursday, 22 January 2026 News type: Research Report News type: Press release

Letter to the Editor: World Book Day Writing Competition

The competition is open to any child or young person between the ages of 5-12 years with a vision impairment in the UK. The last date to submit entries is Mond…

Posted Tuesday, 20 January 2026