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RNIB works with Exeter City Council on design of flagship accessible bus station

In a major step forward for accessible transport, Exeter City Council is working directly with RNIB to create a “showcase of what inclusive public realm development could look like” in the form of a brand-new Bus Station for Exeter.

Posted Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Updated RNIB guidance: Sighted guiding and wearing face coverings in England

We’ve updated two important pieces of guidance in England, following a series of new Government measures aiming to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Posted Friday, 25 September 2020 News type: Article

RNIB Praises NIHF for Supporting Blind and Partially Sighted People

Social distancing has turned the lives of blind and partially sighted people upside down, with two thirds saying they feel less independent now than before lockdown.

Posted Friday, 25 September 2020 News type: News story

Ansley’s Blog: Take good care of your eyes this National Eye Health Week

As we all adjust to the “new normal”, thinking about eye health has probably fallen down our list of priorities.

Posted Wednesday, 23 September 2020 News type: Blog

Challenge inaccessible websites with our new toolkit

A landmark piece of legislation comes into force today (23 September) to help ensure public sector websites are accessible to everyone, including blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Tuesday, 22 September 2020

First Ever Museum Zoom Tour for People with Sight Loss in NI

Dr Jackie Witherow and Kathryn Thomson standing in museum foyer Sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has been working with National Museums NI to ensure its four sites are more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Monday, 21 September 2020 News type: News story

Awareness week warns of 'ticking time-bomb' of preventable sight loss

Concerns are being raised that the coronavirus crisis may lead to a 'ticking time-bomb' of preventable sight loss if people neglect eye treatment or regular check-ups.

Posted Monday, 21 September 2020 News type: News story

Accessible gaming grows with all-inclusive experiences

Gaming is not yet truly inclusive but there is a rise in the number of computer games blind and partially sighted gamers can play and enjoy.

Posted Wednesday, 16 September 2020 News type: Article

“Patel’s Pelican” makes Eltham Town Centre safer for blind and partially sighted people

After a long campaign, Dr Amit Patel has successfully persuaded his local council to turn a courtesy crossing into a much more accessible pelican crossing, which the press has dubbed: “Patel’s Pelican”.

Posted Monday, 14 September 2020 News type: Article