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MP committee supports e-scooter legalisation, but impact on disabled people must be fully considered

The Transport Select Committee has announced it supports the swift legalisation of e-scooters, despite concerns being raised by e-scooter trials.

Posted Friday, 2 October 2020

RNIB works with Exeter City Council on design of flagship accessible bus station

In a major step forward for accessible transport, Exeter City Council is working directly with RNIB to create a “showcase of what inclusive public realm development could look like” in the form of a brand-new Bus Station for Exeter.

Posted Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Challenge inaccessible websites with our new toolkit

A landmark piece of legislation comes into force today (23 September) to help ensure public sector websites are accessible to everyone, including blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Tuesday, 22 September 2020

RNIB-backed legal action means schools must ensure accessible entrance exams

It should now be easier for children with vision impairments to access school entrance exams in accessible formats, after the results of a legal challenge, supported by RNIB and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), clarified who is responsible for providing them.

Posted Thursday, 10 September 2020 News type: Article

E-scooters pose potential hazard for blind and partially sighted pedestrians warns charity

RNIB Scotland has welcomed news that moves to trial the use of rented e-scooters north of the border have been put on hold.

Posted Thursday, 10 September 2020 News type: News story

Government gives sighted guiding in England the go ahead

In a win for our World Upside Down campaign, the Government has confirmed that blind and partially sighted people in England can be guided by people outside their household. We’ve put together guidance to help explain how to minimise the risks.

Posted Thursday, 3 September 2020 News type: Article

Taking Newcastle City Council on a walk to talk street changes

With local partners, we've been campaigning in Newcastle to keep streets accessible for all.

Posted Thursday, 20 August 2020

Please give me space: our new social distancing tool

We've worked with the Cabinet Office to design a “social distancing tool” to encourage the public to help others maintain a safe distance.

Posted Friday, 7 August 2020

Please give me space: our new social distancing tool

We've worked with the Cabinet Office to design a “social distancing tool” to encourage the public to help others maintain a safe distance.

Posted Friday, 7 August 2020 News type: Article

Six ways RNIB have helped make businesses more accessible

We’re working hard to make sure that measures are being put in place to make businesses and supermarkets more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Tuesday, 4 August 2020 News type: Article