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RNIB backs Cut the Clutter campaign
From 12 July, we’re supporting a week of action against street clutter, launched by Living Streets.
RNIB is holding the Government to its promise to introduce quotas for on-demand services
Billy Horsburgh from Anstruther has glaucoma, but eagerly follows series and films streamed on television where additional voice-over narration explains what is happening to the viewer.
Organised face-to-face activities resume in the Coleraine area
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), in partnership with Irish Bowls, has launched Dander Bowls - a walk and a chat followed by a game of bowls at Coleraine Bowls Club every Monday morning. It’s been a big hit with blind and partially sighted people in the area.
New electric vehicles must generate sound
New electric vehicles in the UK are now required to generate sound to reduce the risk posed by quiet vehicles to pedestrians. However, we still have questions about how this will be enforced, and how it will keep streets safe and accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
Railway station designer takes part in blindfold walk
Kristian Gradev, a Consultant working on refurbishments at Manchester Victoria Station, joined RNIB for a blindfold walk to learn more about accessibility.
Four changes to Access to Work which will help blind and partially sighted claimants
Following our campaigning, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed changes to make the claims process more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
New public sector app accessibility regulations come into force today
From today (23 June 2021), public sector mobile apps must comply with the same accessibility standards as websites, hopefully improving the user experience for blind and partially sighted people.
Government outlines new commitments to Coronavirus test accessibility
We are pleased that Care Minister Helen Whately has committed to four new steps to improve the accessibility of coronavirus rapid lateral flow device (LFD) tests.
Employment Professionals e-Learning certified
RNIB are delighted to announce that our Employment Professionals e-Learning course is now CPD Certified.