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RNIB NI Welcomes the Accessibility of the StopCOVID NI App
As part of RNIB NI’s ongoing campaign to address accessible healthcare information, they have been working with the Department of Health and Digital Health and Care NI, to ensure that the new StopCOVID NI Proximity App is accessible. Particularly for those individuals with a range of physical and sensory disabilities. This includes the 55,600 blind and partially sighted people living in Northern Ireland.
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.
Praise for Ministers in getting "most important information in a generation" to people with sight loss
The RNIB NI and Guide Dogs for the Blind have praised the role played by Executive Ministers in getting vital information to blind and partially sighted people at this time.
How can someone with sight loss social distance safely in-store?
RNIB Northern Ireland has been working with local retailers to ensure blind and partially sighted shoppers can socially distance safely in store.
Advice for blind and partially sighted people during coronavirus
The devolved government and the community sector in Northern Ireland have mobilised so they can help people who need additional local support.
"Thank you for enabling me to shop safely and independently"
RNIB Northern Ireland has helped blind and partially sighted shoppers have safer access to groceries by working with local retailers.
More good news for accessing groceries in NI
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has praised a local leading food retailer for the measures it is taking to support blind and partially sighted people during the coronavirus pandemic.
Musgrave provides essential support for blind and partially sighted people
The Royal National Institute of Blind people (RNIB) has praised Musgrave, the leading food retailer, for the measures it is taking to support blind and partially sighted people during the coronavirus pandemic.
RNIB NI responds to coronavirus with specialist support
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is offering support to people affected by sight loss in Northern Ireland after unprecedented changes to everyday life.
RNIB NI urges public bodies to make important information accessible
The need for accessible information has always been at the heart of RNIB campaigning in Northern Ireland.