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Charities call on the Government and European Commission to guarantee travel rights of assistance dog owners after Brexit

Assistance dog owners in the UK have been able to travel easily under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) but, after 20 years, our automatic membership is about to expire as the UK's transition period with the European Union ends.

Posted Thursday, 29 October 2020 News type: Article

Ansley’s Blog: Sight loss support this World Stroke Day

The coronavirus pandemic has dominated headlines this year, but other serious health issues haven’t gone away.

Posted Thursday, 29 October 2020 News type: Blog

Freeview launches Accessible TV Guide

Freeview has launched an Accessible TV Guide for Freeview Play televisions and set-top boxes.

Posted Wednesday, 28 October 2020 News type: News story

RNIB launches Sensory Scavenger Hunt activity-pack for children

RNIB has launched an exciting new Sensory Scavenger Hunt activity pack that lets children of all ages understand their senses beyond sight through fun challenges.

Posted Monday, 26 October 2020 News type: News story

MPs debate how to ensure disabled people are not excluded as the Government deals with coronavirus

MPs discussed issues faced by blind and partially sighted people during the coronavirus pandemic in a debate in Westminster Hall last week, including accessible information, access to food, the inaccessibility of social distancing, and how to improve public understanding.

Posted Thursday, 22 October 2020

MPs debate how to ensure disabled people are not excluded as the Government deals with coronavirus

MPs discussed issues faced by blind and partially sighted people during the coronavirus pandemic in a debate in Westminster Hall last week, including accessible information, access to food, the inaccessibility of social distancing, and how to improve public understanding.

Posted Thursday, 22 October 2020 News type: News story

Sight loss charities urge Glasgow Council to postpone e-scooter trial

Two national sight loss charities have raised concerns over moves by Glasgow City Council to trial the use of rented e-scooters.

Posted Thursday, 22 October 2020 News type: News story

Minister for Disabled People hears first hand the experiences of blind and partially sighted people

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been seeking views to inform the development of the Government’s Health and Disability Green Paper and its National Strategy for Disabled People.

Posted Thursday, 15 October 2020 News type: Article

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