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Online conference will examine impact of coronavirus on Scots with sight loss
The impact of the year-long coronavirus crisis on blind and partially sighted adults and children will be examined in a major Scottish online conference that begins today.
RNIB responds to Government guidance on safe workplaces and services
RNIB shares its view on updated Government guidance regarding how businesses can work safely with easing coronavirus restrictions.
Care home providers in England issue guidance allowing visitors with sighted guides
The Care Provider Alliance (CPA) has clarified its guidance, which RNIB welcomes, after a blind person was not allowed to visit his mother at her care home.
Scribit launches new audio description tool for online videos
The Dutch company, Scribit.pro, has created an easy-to-use tool to produce captions, transcripts and audio description for online videos, such as the ones on YouTube.
Vaccines Minister pledges move towards accessible vaccination communications
Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi has told RNIB that he will act to make sure the vaccine programmes is accessible and has asked his team to look at how people can routinely get vaccine appointment booking information in their preferred formats.
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.
RNIB campaigning during the roadmap out of lockdown
We are highlighting important issues affecting blind and partially sighted people and our ongoing campaigning, after the announcement of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown for England.
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?
School students with SEND must have their needs considered when grades are assessed
RNIB has called for the specific needs of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to be taken into account when planning assessments and grading this summer.
Petition: Railway stations must be made accessible
A lack of tactile paving at railway stations is exposing blind and partially sighted people to "significantly higher levels of risk than the general public", with people with sight loss making up nine to 15 per cent of people who fall from station platforms, a new report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has found.