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Making TV ads accessible for people with sight loss

On UK television, about a quarter of programming is delivered with audio description.

Posted Monday, 2 November 2020 News type: Article

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme launches wearable aids for social distancing

Posted Thursday, 29 October 2020 News type: Press release

Charities call on the Government and European Commission to guarantee travel rights of assistance dog owners after Brexit

Assistance dog owners in the UK have been able to travel easily under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) but, after 20 years, our automatic membership is about to expire as the UK's transition period with the European Union ends.

Posted Thursday, 29 October 2020 News type: Article

Ansley’s Blog: Sight loss support this World Stroke Day

The coronavirus pandemic has dominated headlines this year, but other serious health issues haven’t gone away.

Posted Thursday, 29 October 2020 News type: Blog

Freeview launches Accessible TV Guide

Freeview has launched an Accessible TV Guide for Freeview Play televisions and set-top boxes.

Posted Wednesday, 28 October 2020 News type: News story

RNIB launches Sensory Scavenger Hunt activity-pack for children

RNIB has launched an exciting new Sensory Scavenger Hunt activity pack that lets children of all ages understand their senses beyond sight through fun challenges.

Posted Monday, 26 October 2020 News type: News story

MPs debate how to ensure disabled people are not excluded as the Government deals with coronavirus

MPs discussed issues faced by blind and partially sighted people during the coronavirus pandemic in a debate in Westminster Hall last week, including accessible information, access to food, the inaccessibility of social distancing, and how to improve public understanding.

Posted Thursday, 22 October 2020

MPs debate how to ensure disabled people are not excluded as the Government deals with coronavirus

MPs discussed issues faced by blind and partially sighted people during the coronavirus pandemic in a debate in Westminster Hall last week, including accessible information, access to food, the inaccessibility of social distancing, and how to improve public understanding.

Posted Thursday, 22 October 2020 News type: News story

Sight loss charities urge Glasgow Council to postpone e-scooter trial

Two national sight loss charities have raised concerns over moves by Glasgow City Council to trial the use of rented e-scooters.

Posted Thursday, 22 October 2020 News type: News story