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New voting aid introduced in Scotland
A new voting aid to help blind and partially sighted voters cast their vote independently will be available in future elections in Scotland.
UK Government launches SEND reform consultation: What it means for children with vision impairment
The Department for Education has published proposals for wide-ranging reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in England, alongside the launch of a national consultation. The plans, which have been subject to much speculation over the last year, aim to create a more inclusive system, improve consistency across the country, and ensure earlier access to support.
RNIB response to the Schools white paper
Earlier today, the Government unveiled its plans for major changes to the education provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England. Read RNIB's response to the plans here.
All-star cast brings Pride and Prejudice to life for milestone Talking Books anniversary
Leading sight loss charity, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is celebrating 90 years of its renowned Talking Books Service with a retelling of Jane Austen’s classic love story, Pride and Prejudice.
'Volunteering is about shaping the world you want to live in now'
For Grace, 25 at the time of writing, volunteering isn’t just a pastime; it’s about building a better, more inclusive world. Already a passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusivity, her ability to reflect on her experiences has given many teams within RNIB important insight. Using her lived experience and positive drive, she is helping to shape services, support others, and challenge perceptions.
Blind voices shape community display at Kelvin Hall
A community display created by blind and partially sighted people launched today at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow.
Platform for Change: New RNIB report reveals barriers to accessible train travel for blind and partially sighted people
Accessible train travel is essential for blind and partially sighted people to live independently, get to work, visit friends and family, and access healthcare. Yet, RNIB’s new report, Platform for Change: Making rail journeys more accessible for people with sight loss, shows that too many journeys are still impacted or prevented by unnecessary barriers such as inconsistent passenger assistance, difficult ticket buying methods and the inaccessible design of trains and stations.
Half of blind and partially sighted people fear being left stranded at train stations
More than half of blind and partially sighted people fear being stranded, stressed and disoriented during train journeys due to the unpredictability of their experiences with rail passenger assistance.
Letter to the Editor: World Book Day Writing Competition
The competition is open to any child or young person between the ages of 5-12 years with a vision impairment in the UK. The last date to submit entries is Monday 23 February 2026.
New plans from the UK Government to tackle pavement parking in England
RNIB welcomes the announcement of new powers for councils to tackle pavement parking in England, the biggest barrier for blind and partially sighted pedestrians, but we urge government to go further. A new proposal announced this week stops short of a full ban, but instead would give local powers to councils to stop parking in specific areas more easily.