About Reading Sight
Welcome to the new look Reading Sight! We have added many new features to help people with sight loss, and those who support them, to enjoy reading in accessible formats.
One in eight people in the UK finds it difficult or impossible to access reading in alternative formats (large print, audio and braille).
Reading Sight promotes use of the collections of accessible material, enabling readers to:
- find books in accessible formats
- join libraries and participate in reading groups and activities
- be inspired and motivated by other people with sight loss who continue to enjoy reading
- contribute to the site (video, audio and text) and keep up-to-date with new developments.
Technology is providing us all with amazing new ways to access reading and information. Downloadable audio and eBooks give visually impaired people a wider choice than ever before.
Through Reading Sight we will promote these new ways of reading and point to places where you can get technical support to increase your confidence in these exciting developments.
Tell us about it
We welcome contributions to Reading Sight – personal stories of reading with sight loss, case studies from libraries and other services. We have worked with visually impaired people and the professionals who support them to create and develop Reading Sight. We welcome comments and suggestions about how we can continue to make the site even better in the future.
Development and supporters
Reading Sight is a partnership initiative led by Share the Vision and involving RNIB, the Society of Chief Librarians, Calibre Audio Library, ClearVision and National Talking Newspapers. The Ulverscroft Foundation generously supported the original site, launched in June 2009. RNIB provides the core support for Reading Sight and has led the development of the new look site and its launch in September 2011.