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Temporary changes to our streets must be accessible
As coronavirus lockdown measures are slowly eased, Governments across the UK are planning to make dramatic changes to our streets.
RNIB shares evidence with MPs on lockdown’s impact on some of Britain’s most vulnerable children
RNIB has given evidence to an Education Select Committee inquiry on the effect of the coronavirus crisis on children with vision impairment and additional needs.
Highlighting the e-scooter challenge to safety on our streets
As the Government considers the legalisation of e-scooters, and with trial rental schemes on their way, we’ve given our recommendations for safe and accessible streets.
People at risk of losing sight due to fear of hospital during coronavirus pandemic
We’re calling for people to continue attending scheduled eye appointments after evidence shows that people are missing vital treatment due to fear of coronavirus.
Social distancing having a devastating effect on blind and partially sighted people’s independence
Our new research shows social distancing is near-impossible for many blind and partially sighted people.
Centenary celebrates a landmark change in the lives of people with sight loss
One hundred years ago today, 200 blind and partially sighted people from across Britain assembled in Trafalgar Square to demand more help from the state, rather than having to rely on charity and the poor relief system.
RNIB asks Number 10 for leadership on accessible coronavirus information
RNIB’s Chief Executive Matt Stringer and other charities have written to the Prime Minister’s Office.
RNIB Cymru celebrates the 100th anniversary of the historic Blind March
April 2020 is a very special month for blind and partially sighted people in Britain.
Scottish Government urged to include people with sight loss a priority group for online shopping
RNIB Scotland has written to Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, urging him to include blind and partially sighted people among the priority group able to access online shopping.
South Wales Man calls for pavement parking to end after being hit by car
Steve Lawrence, 62, from Talbot Green, is calling for an end to pavement parking after he was hit by a car in December.