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Simon serves up treats and tips with cook book for visually-impaired
A blind veteran from Derbyshire is in the process of writing a cookbook of recipes which demonstrate essential techniques when cooking and visually-impaired. Simon Mahoney, who is 73 and comes…
Consultation poses questions on pavement parking
The government has embarked on a nationwide consultation to find solutions to the problems posed by motorists parking on pavements. The consultation period began on 31 August and will run…
LEGO announces international launch of braille bricks
LEGO has announced the official launch of LEGO Braille Bricks in seven countries, including Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, UK and USA. The company unveiled the idea as a pilot…
Appeal for input to help design social distancing signals
The RNIB is seeking advice from blind and partially sighted people on how to make others aware of the difficulties of maintaining social distancing. Working with the Cabinet Office, the…
RNIB highlights issues emerging from the “new normal”
The RNIB is targeting regional newspapers with its latest call for the government to keep the country’s streets accessible for blind and partially sighted people. The charity highlighted its concerns…
Cheers greet government’s Changing Places announcement
Charities and campaigners have welcomed the double announcement which accompanied the recent Changing Places Awareness Day. The first announcement was that changes will be made to legislation to make Changing…
Visually-impaired business plans legal action over taxi refusals
The BBC has highlighted the case of a businessman from Cardiff in a report about how blind people are frequently refused transport by taxi drivers. The BBC Wales programme Rip…
Organisers in U-turn over US Open wheelchair tennis championships
Top wheelchair tennis players have welcomed the U-turn which means the sport will now take place after all at the US Open. Sky reported that criticism from players and officials…
Disabled travellers urged to check changes to Covid-19 transport systems
As travel options change for everybody as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic the BBC has looked at some of the challenges facing disabled people. Reporter Beth Rose explored various…
Charity shops responding to challenge of reopening
The rush to reopen retail after lockdown has prompted Guardian journalist Sam Wollaston to look behind the scenes at a sector which has been harder hit than most – Britain’s…
