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NEWSLETTER No. 366

Major developments in sight-loss news, including a groundbreaking eye implant that is helping blind patients regain the ability to read. RNIB reports that nearly one in five parents say their children struggle to read standard school books, urging schools to adopt more accessible formats. A UK study reveals millions of over-50s have undiagnosed sight or hearing problems, raising concerns about missed opportunities for early intervention. Fight for Sight unveiled a tactile bronze bust of Lord David Blunkett at the House of Lords to celebrate achievements of people with vision impairment. Tesco and Be My Eyes launched a partnership allowing blind customers to receive real-time visual support while shopping in stores. The bulletin also announces RNIB’s appointment of Simon Antrobus as its new Chief Executive.

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Reading Sight Resource Pack

Librarian with a blind reader

Share the Vision, in partnership with the Ulverscroft Foundation, The Reading Agency, and Libraries Connected, have developed a FREE Reading Sight resource pack aimed at supporting people working in libraries to better support people with vision and print impairments. 

Hard copy packs have been sent to each library service in the UK and digital versions of all the embedded resources are yours to freely download from this website.

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The Vision and Print Impaired People’s Promise

blind reader

‘I can’t see to read books anymore. The library staff know what authors I like and request items for me, it is a lifeline to me.’
Talking with Readers quote from library user, Libraries Connected

The Vision and Print Impaired People’s Promise sets out the experience that people with blindness, sight loss and other print disabilities should have through public library services. We want everyone who visits a public library to be inspired by an exciting accessible environment which makes reading and seeking information a pleasure.

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