Our Director James Adams addressed the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scottish Elections Bill, advocating for accessible voting, pilots, democracy funding, and alt text use by political parties.

In the following clip, James speaks about the need for accessible voting:

Taster Day for VI Cricket coming to Glasgow!

On Sat 27 April, both visually impaired and sighted players can give the game a go and see how it's adapted for accessibility.

Listen below for more information 🏏

RNIB Scotland Scottish Disability Sport Cricket Scotland
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We want to make the next general election the most accessible ever.

Our guide for candidates and party political campaigners has advice on how to make communications accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

rnib.in/CampaignAccess… #AddAltText #CapYourHashtags

The Spring Haggazine is out now!

In this latest edition, read all about Luke and Jemima’s first experience at a Haggeye meeting.

Click the following link to find out about their day: mailchi.mp/5e22b938dad1/h…

Anyone for cricket?

We're running an event in association with Cricket Scotland and Scottish Disability Sport on the 27th of April in Glasgow to have a day of VI cricket fun!

If you would like to register or know more, please visit: bit.ly/3V7OlCw or scan the QR code below.

What is the Blind Person's Allowance?

What's different about tax in Scotland?

What support can you get?

Michael from our Advice team is here to answer all your tax questions!

Find out more info at: bit.ly/46RJvvZ HM Revenue & Customs

To all the political campaigners and candidates out there - support RNIB #AltTextDay & make #GE2024 the most accessible ever #AddAltText

It’s easy - just ‘Alt’ describe any photos or images so it is accessible. Also Capitalise each word in hashtags #CapitaliseYourHashtags

Thanks to all who joined us at #SVS2024 this year.

We heard from a fantastic group of speakers, showcasing the value of collaboration in the eye care support pathway.

Listen in to the behind the scenes interviews with RNIB Connect Radio : audioboom.com/playlists/4635… Jenni Minto MSP

Unsure about the benefits you can receive in Scotland?

Our handy guide explains everything, and if you have any questions- we're here to help.

rnib.org.uk/living-with-si…

Come and work with me at the Scottish Sensory Ctr - be part of a world leading team in the education of children with sensory impairment

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Not long to go until #SVS2024 ! We're pleased to announce the full programme, and we've also opened up a few more free spaces so no one misses out!

Find out all the details at:
rnib.org.uk/scotland/svs/ #ScotVision

Will you don your tartan and join us at Kiltwalk this year?

Come and join us to raise vital funds to support blind and partially sighted people when it's needed most.

Find out more: rnib.org.uk/get-involved/f… #Kiltwalk2024

It was a pleasure to host the senior management team from RNIB at Neasden Temple.

Our volunteers were delighted to share some insights about the Temple’s architecture and history, and about wider Hindu culture and values.

It was also a joy to learn more about the inspiring

Hannah Evans' latest art exhibition arrived in Glasgow.

Our Amelia Hilton (she/her) went along to the opening event and met the 17-year-old partially sighted artist and her mum Carol.

You can view My Colour Expression at Cass Art in Glasgow until March 4.
RNIB Scotland

Oompa loompa doompety doo,
We've got some Glasgow Wonka alt text for you 🍭

We are delighted to see Dundee City Council begin the enforcement of pavement parking legislation from today.

Guide Dogs Scotland successfully campaigned on this issue, with pavement parked vehicles presenting a risk to guide dog users and other pedestrians.

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“She’s the Lewis Capaldi of the art world”

Check out the young visually impaired artist transforming creativity at her latest exhibition, now open at Glasgow's Cass Art!

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Great to speak to RNIB Scotland at #ScotLab24 – the work they do and the support they provide for blind and partially sighted people is fantastic. I was proud to run the London Marathon for RNIB.

Read more about their work here: rnib.org.uk/nations/scotla…

Always a pleasure to see our friends at First Bus, this time at the Scottish Labour Conference in Glasgow. They've been our wheels on the road to accessibility and #InclusiveTransport .

Let's drive change together!

#ScotLab24 First Bus

Focus group in Glasgow for people living with a vision impairment – 26 February (AM), The Health & Care Alliance Scotland.

UCL PEARL are seeking participants to take part in a focus group to discuss the latest street design trends.

To take part in this study 👉 [email protected].