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RNIB-backed legal action means schools must ensure accessible entrance exams
It should now be easier for children with vision impairments to access school entrance exams in accessible formats, after the results of a legal challenge, supported by RNIB and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), clarified who is responsible for providing them.
E-scooters pose potential hazard for blind and partially sighted pedestrians warns charity
RNIB Scotland has welcomed news that moves to trial the use of rented e-scooters north of the border have been put on hold.
Pass on something wonderful
We know many of you have recently been reflecting on the things that matter the most – family, friends and the causes close to your heart.
Government gives sighted guiding in England the go ahead
In a win for our World Upside Down campaign, the Government has confirmed that blind and partially sighted people in England can be guided by people outside their household. We’ve put together guidance to help explain how to minimise the risks.
Emerging out of lockdown is certainly something to sing about
A "virtual choir" of ten blind and partially sighted people has recorded their own version of The Proclaimers iconic 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", the chart-topping hit that became an instant classic of Scottish pop.
RNIB and Guide Dogs launch guidance on social distancing for NI
RNIB NI and Guide Dogs NI have developed guidance on social distancing for blind and partially sighted people in Northern Ireland.
Public Health Wales issues guidance on safe guiding, social distancing and touch navigation
In a win for RNIB's World Upside Down campaign, we have received confirmation that blind and partially sighted people in Wales can be guided by someone living outside their household.
RNIB NI Welcomes the Accessibility of the StopCOVID NI App
As part of RNIB NI’s ongoing campaign to address accessible healthcare information, they have been working with the Department of Health and Digital Health and Care NI, to ensure that the new StopCOVID NI Proximity App is accessible. Particularly for those individuals with a range of physical and sensory disabilities. This includes the 55,600 blind and partially sighted people living in Northern Ireland.