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Your chance to get involved in the discussion
Posted on 3 February 2012
On 1 December 2011, the Government announced a discussion with disabled people to gather suggestions for a new cross-government disability strategy. Action for Blind People, on behalf of the RNIB Group, is compiling a response to the consultation and would value your input.
Read: Your chance to get involved in the discussion
Norfolk Council responds to the needs of residents with sight loss
Posted on 26 January 2012
RNIB and Action for Blind People are pleased that Norfolk County Council has reversed its changes to the concessionary bus travel scheme. The Council made this decision after listening to the views of local residents and voluntary sector organisations, and looking closely at the impact of the changes on the lives of blind people in Norfolk.
Read: Norfolk Council responds to the needs of residents with sight loss
Edgbaston company wins Action award for innovation in employing blind people
Posted on 13 January 2012
Edgebaston company, Gateway Family Services, has been presented with an award from Action for Blind People recognising good practice in employing a visually impaired person.
Read: Edgbaston company wins Action award for innovation in employing blind people
Boots Opticians launch ‘Great Big Eye Check’ supported by Action and RNIB
Posted on 11 January 2012
With four in 10 Brits (39%) not having their eyes checked on a regular basis, Boots Opticians today (Thursday, 12 January) launches the ‘Great Big Eye Check’. The initiative, to help raise awareness of eye health and encourage more people to have their eyes checked regularly, coincides with Boots Opticians changing the name of its comprehensive eye test to an ‘eye check’.
Read: Boots Opticians launch ‘Great Big Eye Check’ supported by Action and RNIB
StyleAble fashion and design workshops
Posted on 23 December 2011
Tenants at Action for Blind People’s supported housing unit, Bradbury Oak, recently took part in a fashion and design workshop organised by StyleAble, an online fashion, beauty and lifestyle resource which provides information, news and advice for blind and partially sighted people.
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Man Booker longlist for everyone
Source: RNIB. RNIB is delighted to announce that for the first time ever the entire Man Booker Prize longlist will be produced in braille and giant print. ..Man Booker longlist for everyone (external page)
