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UK Government Elections Bill risks further disenfranchising blind and partially sighted voters
RNIB voices concerns over Government proposals which could make it harder for blind and partially sighted people to vote independently and in secret.
Tell us about your experiences of claiming benefits and employment support
We want to hear about experiences of claiming benefits and receiving employment support as we respond to the Government’s Health and Disability Green Paper.
Electric vehicles: Department for Transport clarifies rule on sound generators
The Department for Transport (DfT) has said that sound generators required for all new electric vehicles will be prohibited from being paused by drivers – but not for another two years.
Network Rail gets some initial funding to install tactile paving at stations
After months of campaigning, Network Rail has received an initial £10 million from the Department for Transport to install tactile paving at up to 200 priority stations in Britain.
Charity highlights inaccessible packaging with pop-up Store
A new campaign by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is highlighting the issue of inaccessible packaging and the impact it has on people with sight loss.
Translink paves the way
RNIB in Northern Ireland is praising Translink for ensuring tactile pavements exist across all its train stations and platforms to ensure the safety of its blind and partially sighted rail users.
New Scottish Government website offers vital one-stop resource for people with sight loss
Leading sight loss charity, RNIB Scotland, has welcomed the launch of a new Scottish Government website that brings together information on all aspects of sight loss.
People with sight loss can now access thousands of audio books through Alexa
Blind and partially sighted people can now say “Alexa, open RNIB Talking Books” to get instant access to thousands of RNIB audio books.
RNIB delivers Disability Awareness training to MPs
It’s essential MPs understand sight loss and accessibility to service their blind and partially sighted constituents. We’ve been working hard in Parliament to make sure MPs make the adjustments they need to.
RNIB backs report recommendations to improve low vision services
RNIB is adding its voice to calls from across the sight loss sector, to review the commissioning and provision of low vision services in England. This follows the publication of survey results by the Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning (CCEHC).