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E-scooters: essential guidance
We have been highlighting our serious concerns about the impact e-scooters could have on the safety, confidence and independence of blind and partially sighted people.
Braille versions of coronavirus testing information will be available
Sight loss charity RNIB Scotland will produce braille versions of the Scottish Government Test and Protect guidance relating to the current coronavirus situation.
Iceland stores in Scotland offer priority shopping delivery slots to customers with sight loss
Blind and partially sighted people in Scotland who have been struggling to get food and groceries will now be offered priority access to online delivery slots from Iceland stores.
World Upside Down: Making sure coronavirus updates, testing and contact tracing are accessible
One of the ways coronavirus has turned the World Upside Down is the sheer number of new announcements and instructions the Government has issued to keep us all safe. We’ve been working hard to make sure this information is accessible to blind and partially sighted people.
World Upside Down: Educating the public about social distancing and sight loss
Social distancing relies on being able to see where others are, something that’s impossible for many people with sight loss.
Don't neglect your eyes by missing out on treatment
Optometrists in Scotland have collaborated with RNIB Scotland to produce a video explaining what blind and partially sighted people can expect when visiting their local optometry practice.
Let’s speak up together as e-scooter trials begin
As the first trial e-scooter rental scheme is launched in Middlesbrough, we’re asking blind and partially sighted people to tell us about their experiences and encounters with e-scooters in rental areas.
WorldUpsideDown: How RNIB is calling for tailored guiding advice
Measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus turned the "World Upside Down" for blind and partially sighted people. New layouts to streets and shops have been implemented at the same time as restrictions affecting how close you can get to other people.
RNIB NI warns of "double lockdown" for people with sight loss
As lockdown eases, The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is warning that blind and partially sighted people’s independence is increasingly under threat.