Reports and Insight
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Reading and braille research
Being able to read, whether its books for pleasure, packaging on food and medicine, or information about health appointments, is important to blind and partially sighted people, yet this is often inaccessible.
Demonstrating the impact and value of vision rehabilitation
Report published by RNIB which looks at the impact and value of vision rehabilitation for those affected by sight loss in the UK.
Early reach research
Our early reach research helps ensure that there is emotional and practical support available at the point of diagnosis for anyone losing their sight.
Domestic and home research
Blind and partially sighted people tell us that they face many barriers with everyday tasks. These include taking care of themselves and getting around the house.
The impacts of the Cost of Living crisis for people with sight loss
Rapid rises in the cost of living are having a bigger impact on blind and partially sighted people. People with sight loss already face additional, unavoidable costs like taxi journeys, assistive technology and support in the home.
Educational attainment
These reports cover the attainment gap between blind and partially sighted students and those with no special educational needs (SEN).
Sight Loss Pathway: Final report
Sight loss can be a challenge to adapt to and an early, clinically appropriate, supportive, sympathetic, and efficient pathway is vital to facilitate the treatment needed, but also to ensure good patient experience.
Sight Loss and Technology Briefing
This briefing brings together existing evidence on the role and uptake of technology by blind and partially sighted people.
Labour Force Survey
We carry out an analysis of the national quarterly UK Labour Force Survey (LFS). The results give a detailed employment profile of people with sight loss and the issues they face.
Employment facts and stats 2020
Issues faced around employment represent one of the biggest barriers to equal participation for blind and partially sighted people.
