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RNIB Praises NIHF for Supporting Blind and Partially Sighted People
Social distancing has turned the lives of blind and partially sighted people upside down, with two thirds saying they feel less independent now than before lockdown.
Ansley’s Blog: Take good care of your eyes this National Eye Health Week
As we all adjust to the “new normal”, thinking about eye health has probably fallen down our list of priorities.
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.
Awareness week warns of 'ticking time-bomb' of preventable sight loss
Concerns are being raised that the coronavirus crisis may lead to a 'ticking time-bomb' of preventable sight loss if people neglect eye treatment or regular check-ups.
First Ever Museum Zoom Tour for People with Sight Loss in NI
Dr Jackie Witherow and Kathryn Thomson standing in museum foyer Sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has been working with National Museums NI to ensure its four sites are more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
Accessible gaming grows with all-inclusive experiences
Gaming is not yet truly inclusive but there is a rise in the number of computer games blind and partially sighted gamers can play and enjoy.
“Patel’s Pelican” makes Eltham Town Centre safer for blind and partially sighted people
After a long campaign, Dr Amit Patel has successfully persuaded his local council to turn a courtesy crossing into a much more accessible pelican crossing, which the press has dubbed: “Patel’s Pelican”.
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.
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.