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Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.
Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.

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Government clarifies rules on sighted guiding during lockdown

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has clarified the rules on sighted guiding during the lockdown in England, which began on 5 November.

Posted Wednesday, 11 November 2020 News type: Article

Giant Print Library update

Posted Wednesday, 11 November 2020 News type: Press release

Our Future is Now in Our Hands

Children and young people with sight loss in Northern Ireland are celebrating as today marks the launch of an exciting new project that will empower them to shape their own future.

Posted Wednesday, 11 November 2020 News type: News story

Not accessible, not acceptable!

Leading charities renew calls for better accessibility of public health information about coronavirus.

Posted Tuesday, 10 November 2020 News type: News story

Statement on closure of RNIB’s Giant Print Library

Posted Monday, 2 November 2020 News type: Press release

Making TV ads accessible for people with sight loss

On UK television, about a quarter of programming is delivered with audio description.

Posted Monday, 2 November 2020 News type: Article

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme launches wearable aids for social distancing

Posted Thursday, 29 October 2020 News type: Press release

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