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11 tips for finding the right toys for children with vision impairment

Posted 20/10/26 | Advice

If you're finding toy shopping for a child with vision impairment challenging, here are some pointers from RNIB's Play Guide to help. When choosing...

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Two people walking on a paved surface towards the camera are visible from the waist down. One is using a long cane with a roller ball tip. The other is standing close by, likely acting as a guide.

6 facts for White Cane Safety Day

Posted 13/10/26 | Advice

The white cane is a vital mobility tool for many blind and partially sighted people and White Cane Safety Day (15 October) is a great excuse to cel...

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5 products to make the clock change easier for blind and partially sighted people

Posted 22/09/26 | Advice

For people with a sight condition the twice-yearly clock change can be extra grit in the machinery of the day. Swapping a standard clock or watch f...

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Three things you need to know about lighting for low vision

Posted 05/10/26 | Advice

Good quality lighting is essential if you have low vision but if you’ve only ever had to worry about whether to buy a screw or bayonet fitting befo...

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4 accessible products for your countdown to Christmas

Posted 28/09/26 | Advice

Make the Christmas countdown accessible for blind and partially sighted people – from new large print Advent calendar stickers to brailled beauty A...

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Try Ray-Ban Meta glasses with prescription lenses at RNIB

Posted 29/06/26 | Advice

If you want to take advantage of the smart technology in Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, but also need prescription lenses RNIB's Low Vision Centre may be ...

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Back to School: 9 Assistive Tools for Children with Vision Impairment

Posted 08/07/26 | Advice

It's Back to School season and we're here to help parents' and carers' who are supporting children with vision impairment. Whether it's their first...

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Five ways we can support you with glaucoma

Posted 01/07/26 | Advice

If you or someone you know has glaucoma, we can help you find practical support in one place.  For Glaucoma Awareness Week, we have brought togethe...

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10 accessible solutions perfect for the National Year of Reading

Posted 26/05/26 | Advice

If the thing stopping you reading as much as you want, or as much as you used to, isn't lack of free time or reduced library opening times but acce...

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