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We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
Profile pic: Our logo, bold black capital letters spelling RNIB, with a bold pink underline.
Profile pic: Our logo, bold black capital letters spelling RNIB, with a bold pink underline.
Six Nations is kicking off, and ITV will be broadcasting the home games with live audio description (AD) 🥳
The first game of the year, England vs Wales, will feature live AD. You can watch the games as usual on ITV1 and access audio description by turning it on on your TV. Will you be watching?
The first game of the year, England vs Wales, will feature live AD. You can watch the games as usual on ITV1 and access audio description by turning it on on your TV. Will you be watching?
February 7, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Six Nations is kicking off, and ITV will be broadcasting the home games with live audio description (AD) 🥳
The first game of the year, England vs Wales, will feature live AD. You can watch the games as usual on ITV1 and access audio description by turning it on on your TV. Will you be watching?
The first game of the year, England vs Wales, will feature live AD. You can watch the games as usual on ITV1 and access audio description by turning it on on your TV. Will you be watching?
Steve Smith, who has retinitis pigmentosa, was told it could take up to a year to receive cane training after being assessed by his local authority for vision rehabilitation support. 1/3
February 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Steve Smith, who has retinitis pigmentosa, was told it could take up to a year to receive cane training after being assessed by his local authority for vision rehabilitation support. 1/3
The urge to pet a working guide dog is powerful. But so are your self control skills. And if they’re wearing a harness that’s your sign they’re busy. So hands off!
February 5, 2026 at 9:44 AM
The urge to pet a working guide dog is powerful. But so are your self control skills. And if they’re wearing a harness that’s your sign they’re busy. So hands off!
When we say alt text, what do you think we’re talking about? 🤔
February 4, 2026 at 4:38 PM
When we say alt text, what do you think we’re talking about? 🤔
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What's your biggest ick?
February 4, 2026 at 12:42 PM
What's your biggest ick?
Pop quiz: When we say alt text, what do you think we’re talking about?
February 3, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Pop quiz: When we say alt text, what do you think we’re talking about?
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First and foremost, alt text must always be informative and descriptive of the content in the image. It can have character and humor, but it still needs to be informative and descriptive. Alt text is not a place to add easter eggs or jokes for sighted users.
February 2, 2026 at 7:27 PM
First and foremost, alt text must always be informative and descriptive of the content in the image. It can have character and humor, but it still needs to be informative and descriptive. Alt text is not a place to add easter eggs or jokes for sighted users.
You’ve got us gripped with this alt text, @rspb.bsky.social 🌕
Tonight, the Snow Moon rises.🌕
Named for February’s deep snows, this full moon was also called the Storm Moon or Ice Moon in Old English, reflecting winter’s grip.
Moonrise: 16:13*
Named for February’s deep snows, this full moon was also called the Storm Moon or Ice Moon in Old English, reflecting winter’s grip.
Moonrise: 16:13*
February 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM
You’ve got us gripped with this alt text, @rspb.bsky.social 🌕
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RNIB Bookshare is a phenomenal resource for students at any level of study, including in #UKHE
We’re bragging about RNIB Bookshare.
Because it’s brilliant and hardly anyone knows about it. Which we want to change rnib.in/RNIBBookshareFB
Because it’s brilliant and hardly anyone knows about it. Which we want to change rnib.in/RNIBBookshareFB
January 30, 2026 at 11:44 AM
RNIB Bookshare is a phenomenal resource for students at any level of study, including in #UKHE
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RNIB Bookshare is an amazing resource and a national treasure - it’s the backbone of accessible text provision in education.
We’re bragging about RNIB Bookshare.
Because it’s brilliant and hardly anyone knows about it. Which we want to change rnib.in/RNIBBookshareFB
Because it’s brilliant and hardly anyone knows about it. Which we want to change rnib.in/RNIBBookshareFB
January 30, 2026 at 11:46 AM
RNIB Bookshare is an amazing resource and a national treasure - it’s the backbone of accessible text provision in education.
We’re bragging about RNIB Bookshare.
Because it’s brilliant and hardly anyone knows about it. Which we want to change rnib.in/RNIBBookshareFB
Because it’s brilliant and hardly anyone knows about it. Which we want to change rnib.in/RNIBBookshareFB
January 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM
We’re bragging about RNIB Bookshare.
Because it’s brilliant and hardly anyone knows about it. Which we want to change rnib.in/RNIBBookshareFB
Because it’s brilliant and hardly anyone knows about it. Which we want to change rnib.in/RNIBBookshareFB
Alt text all the time, emojis occasionally.
January 28, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Alt text all the time, emojis occasionally.
Paul Goddard says that when he arrives at London Bridge rail station there is no one there to assist him “99% of the time”, despite him having made a reservation having on the Passenger Assistance app.
Unfortunately, Paul’s experience is common ⬇️
Unfortunately, Paul’s experience is common ⬇️
January 27, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Paul Goddard says that when he arrives at London Bridge rail station there is no one there to assist him “99% of the time”, despite him having made a reservation having on the Passenger Assistance app.
Unfortunately, Paul’s experience is common ⬇️
Unfortunately, Paul’s experience is common ⬇️
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Happy Burns Night!
Enjoy this poem, scrived by community member Bob Mcnicol, in celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.
Read aloud by Robert from our pals at @rnibradio.bsky.social!
Enjoy this poem, scrived by community member Bob Mcnicol, in celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.
Read aloud by Robert from our pals at @rnibradio.bsky.social!
January 25, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Happy Burns Night!
Enjoy this poem, scrived by community member Bob Mcnicol, in celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.
Read aloud by Robert from our pals at @rnibradio.bsky.social!
Enjoy this poem, scrived by community member Bob Mcnicol, in celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.
Read aloud by Robert from our pals at @rnibradio.bsky.social!
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Hear Erik talk to Connect Radio about our new Platform for Change report, where he discusses with Allan the numerous difficulties blind and partially sighted face while getting from A to B.
From inconsistent passenger assistance to being left stranded and relying on other passengers for help.
Erik Mathies tells us about RNIB's Platform For Change report and the barriers blind and partially sighted people are faced with when travelling on trains.
Full report: bit.ly/RNIBPlatform...
Erik Mathies tells us about RNIB's Platform For Change report and the barriers blind and partially sighted people are faced with when travelling on trains.
Full report: bit.ly/RNIBPlatform...
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Hear Erik talk to Connect Radio about our new Platform for Change report, where he discusses with Allan the numerous difficulties blind and partially sighted face while getting from A to B.
🚆 What are the biggest barriers to travelling by train for you?
Over half of blind and partially sighted people fear being stranded and stressed during journeys when they book passenger assistance, due to its unreliability. And that’s not the only barrier to rail travel shown by our new research:
Over half of blind and partially sighted people fear being stranded and stressed during journeys when they book passenger assistance, due to its unreliability. And that’s not the only barrier to rail travel shown by our new research:
January 22, 2026 at 11:02 AM
🚆 What are the biggest barriers to travelling by train for you?
Over half of blind and partially sighted people fear being stranded and stressed during journeys when they book passenger assistance, due to its unreliability. And that’s not the only barrier to rail travel shown by our new research:
Over half of blind and partially sighted people fear being stranded and stressed during journeys when they book passenger assistance, due to its unreliability. And that’s not the only barrier to rail travel shown by our new research:
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Josephine lives with sight loss and shared what helps support her wellbeing over the dark winter months.
Want to share what helps you? Comment below or email: [email protected]
Want to share what helps you? Comment below or email: [email protected]
January 21, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Josephine lives with sight loss and shared what helps support her wellbeing over the dark winter months.
Want to share what helps you? Comment below or email: [email protected]
Want to share what helps you? Comment below or email: [email protected]
Beckham trend 🤝 alt text.
If you’re sharing memes and updates about the Beckhams, remember to add alt text so that blind and partially sighted people can enjoy your posts too. Also known as image descriptions, they describe the image in written form for screen reader users. 1/2
If you’re sharing memes and updates about the Beckhams, remember to add alt text so that blind and partially sighted people can enjoy your posts too. Also known as image descriptions, they describe the image in written form for screen reader users. 1/2
January 21, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Beckham trend 🤝 alt text.
If you’re sharing memes and updates about the Beckhams, remember to add alt text so that blind and partially sighted people can enjoy your posts too. Also known as image descriptions, they describe the image in written form for screen reader users. 1/2
If you’re sharing memes and updates about the Beckhams, remember to add alt text so that blind and partially sighted people can enjoy your posts too. Also known as image descriptions, they describe the image in written form for screen reader users. 1/2
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Audio descriptions are necessary for making videos accessible. They narrate the crucial visual elements that would be necessary for understanding the plot without the ability to see the screen. They describe non-verbal cues like gestures, facial expressions, or eye contact.
January 15, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Audio descriptions are necessary for making videos accessible. They narrate the crucial visual elements that would be necessary for understanding the plot without the ability to see the screen. They describe non-verbal cues like gestures, facial expressions, or eye contact.
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The UK Government today announced reforms to its scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people
Sick and disabled people will have more opportunities to move into work following the overhaul of a scheme that will boost living standards and workplace inclusion.
www.gov.uk
January 15, 2026 at 5:36 PM
The UK Government today announced reforms to its scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. www.gov.uk/government/n...
We've spent the last three months FBI training to spot a great alt text writer 🧐
January 15, 2026 at 11:44 AM
We've spent the last three months FBI training to spot a great alt text writer 🧐
Blind and partially sighted people might not see everything, but we can still work, travel, and have fun!
January 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Blind and partially sighted people might not see everything, but we can still work, travel, and have fun!
Us trying our best to remind everyone to add alt text.
Be a guaranteed alt text hundy. It’s very easy to start adding. After you’ve uploaded your image, click "Alt", write a short description and post.
Be a guaranteed alt text hundy. It’s very easy to start adding. After you’ve uploaded your image, click "Alt", write a short description and post.
January 8, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Us trying our best to remind everyone to add alt text.
Be a guaranteed alt text hundy. It’s very easy to start adding. After you’ve uploaded your image, click "Alt", write a short description and post.
Be a guaranteed alt text hundy. It’s very easy to start adding. After you’ve uploaded your image, click "Alt", write a short description and post.
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Five years after a public consultation under the previous government, the Department for Transport has announced plans to tackle pavement parking in England. 🚗
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/a...
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/a...
Fines for pavement parking are on the way as councils get new powers
It comes more than five years after the previous Tory Government launched a consultation into tackling pavement parking at a local and national level.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Five years after a public consultation under the previous government, the Department for Transport has announced plans to tackle pavement parking in England. 🚗
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/a...
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/a...
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You asked and we listened! Starting from today, The Acoustic Years is now a weekly show 🎸
.Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music from across the decades, from the likes of James Taylor, Joan Baez, Fleetwood Mac, Don McLean and Neil Young.
.Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music from across the decades, from the likes of James Taylor, Joan Baez, Fleetwood Mac, Don McLean and Neil Young.
January 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM
You asked and we listened! Starting from today, The Acoustic Years is now a weekly show 🎸
.Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music from across the decades, from the likes of James Taylor, Joan Baez, Fleetwood Mac, Don McLean and Neil Young.
.Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music from across the decades, from the likes of James Taylor, Joan Baez, Fleetwood Mac, Don McLean and Neil Young.