Professionals

There are almost two million people with sight problems in the UK. RNIB provides information for professionals who can make a difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people. We also provide information about employing people with sight problems.

We offer training, consultancy services and practical online support for professionals working in:

  • health and social care
  • education
  • accessible and inclusive design - signs, maps, buildings, streets, websites, software, packaging, products and more.

Our magazines for professionals bring you interesting articles and the latest news and views:

  • NB is a must-have monthly magazine for sight loss and eye health professionals.
  • Insight is for parents and professionals working with children and young people with sight problems, including those with complex needs.

Design and build accessible websites

Free online resource centre for web designers and managers. Techniques for accessible web design are based on the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) guidelines.

See it Right

See it Right is a practical guide and reference to help your organisation make information accessible. The CD Rom offers useful resources, examples of best practice and checklists. Buy a user license and you can use the CD Rom to distribute information around your organisation.

Support for education professionals

A comprehensive range of support information and resources designed for education professionals working with children with visual impairment.

Last updated: 1 May 2012

Make a donation

Right now we can only reach one in three of the people who need our help most.

Please make a donation and help us support more blind and partially sighted people.

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Donate £3 a month and you could help children like Emma.

Quiz

What is the ideal 'clear print' type size recommended by RNIB?