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Recently, the European Blind Union participated in the European Commission's call for evidence on the Citizens' Omnibus ...
18/06/2026

Recently, the European Blind Union participated in the European Commission's call for evidence on the Citizens' Omnibus Initiative to simplify travel and tourism.

📢 In its response, EBU underscored that "the EC should ensure that any simplification of tourism and travel procedures is based on accessible-by-default digital systems and consistent requirements across the travel and tourism ecosystem."

👉 By ensuring that is integrated into the simplification of travel and tourism services, the EU can make travel more inclusive, independent, and enjoyable for millions of and travellers.

Visit our website to read our full response: https://tinyurl.com/5pcd5wdy

🎼 Music is something to be shared. It's a tool to be taught to and to support their . EBU is delighted to release t...
17/06/2026

🎼 Music is something to be shared. It's a tool to be taught to and to support their .

EBU is delighted to release the 15th episode of "EBU in Action", featuring an interesting interview with Boris Moine, guitar teacher at Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles - INJA.

As always, we're also bringing you the latest updates from EBU, as well as a nice chat with Katrin Kvæl, from Norges Blindeforbund.

Tune in to our latest episode on the following platforms.

Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2vyyruh2
Podbean: https://tinyurl.com/3xj6pk7r
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ym7jrb6f

English transcript available in PDF: https://tinyurl.com/4u59x385

Growing together towards .For many years, the European Blind Union has carried out different initiatives to empower you...
16/06/2026

Growing together towards .

For many years, the European Blind Union has carried out different initiatives to empower young people across Europe so they can pursue their dreams.

💻 If you’re under a blind or partially sighted European under the age of 35, join EBU’s Youth Forum and engage with other young persons across the continent.

✉️ E-mail us at [email protected] for more information.

📝 The European Blind Union recently published a report on a survey to a sample of 18 of our National Organisations on th...
11/06/2026

📝 The European Blind Union recently published a report on a survey to a sample of 18 of our National Organisations on the accessibility of payment terminals.

The picture is consistent across the sample. Touchscreen payment terminals that lack tactile reference, audio output, and headphones support are already widely deployed across Europe, and their share is growing rapidly. A small number of countries report meaningfully accessible solutions in field deployment.

The main cross-country recommendations emerging from the sample are:

- Mandatory voice output and private audio (headphones) support on every terminal.
- Tactile reference marks on the screen.
- A single European technical standard that manufacturers adopt so users are not forced to re-learn each brand.
- A prohibition on randomised PIN-pad layouts.
- A remedy for the existing stock of inaccessible devices, not only for new market approvals.

Read the full report here: https://tinyurl.com/28bz5829

📢 Civil Society to European Leaders: Deliver a Budget That is Up to the Challenge!On 18th and 19th June, the Council of ...
10/06/2026

📢 Civil Society to European Leaders: Deliver a Budget That is Up to the Challenge!

On 18th and 19th June, the Council of the European Union will meet to discuss the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the 2028-2034 period.

Alongside other civil society organisations, Civil Society Europe (CSE) has launched an open letter to ask the European Council to back a strong MFF covered by adequate new own resources.

📅 If you wish to sign the letter, you can do it by filling out the following form by 14th June: https://tinyurl.com/3dffsdn6

🎮 holds the secret code to making video games accessible for blind and partially sighted people.As the gaming industry...
09/06/2026

🎮 holds the secret code to making video games accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

As the gaming industry continues to grow, accessibility and inclusive design must be part of the development process to ensure that players with visual impairment can fully enjoy the gaming experience.

In the latest episode of , we speak with Xander Ashwell, Director of User Experience & Accessibility at Rare Ltd, about how accessible gaming can help create more inclusive experiences for blind and partially sighted players.

🎥 Watch the episode here: https://tinyurl.com/4vbt5j9s

EBU is a vibrant network of and people across 40 European countries, willing to share experiences and join forces.Be...
05/06/2026

EBU is a vibrant network of and people across 40 European countries, willing to share experiences and join forces.

Become part of our Members Exchange Forum, meet new people and let your peers know about the forum’s existence!

💻 For more information, contact us at [email protected].

📢 Civil Society to European Leaders: Deliver a Budget That is Up to the Challenge! On 18th and 19th June, the Council o...
03/06/2026

📢 Civil Society to European Leaders: Deliver a Budget That is Up to the Challenge!

On 18th and 19th June, the Council of the European Union will meet to discuss the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the 2028-2034 period.

Alongside other civil society organisations, Civil Society Europe (CSE) has launched an open letter to ask the European Council to back a strong MFF covered by adequate new own resources.

📅 If you wish to sign the letter, you can do it by filling out the following form by 14th June: https://tinyurl.com/3dffsdn6

🗳️ Accessible voting is a fundamental democratic right for people. Recently, the Malta Society of the Blind underscore...
02/06/2026

🗳️ Accessible voting is a fundamental democratic right for people.

Recently, the Malta Society of the Blind underscored that voter' secrecy is not protected for and people in Malta.

In a letter addressed to the Maltese Electoral Commission and the Maltese Government, they call for the following measures:

1. Allow visually impaired voters to be assisted by a trusted person of their own choice at the polling station.

2. Introduce this measure with appropriate safeguards to protect the integrity and secrecy of the vote.

3. Consult directly with organisations representing blind and visually impaired persons before finalising any electoral accessibility reforms.

4. Ensure that future elections in Malta fully respect the rights, dignity and independence of voters with disabilities.

🤝 Being the voice of and people in Europe means having close ties with our National Members. A delegation from the E...
29/05/2026

🤝 Being the voice of and people in Europe means having close ties with our National Members.

A delegation from the European Blind Union (EBU) spent two days in Bratislava in May 2026, visiting the Union of the Blind and Partially Sighted of Slovakia (UNSS - Únia nevidiacich a slabozrakých Slovenska) for a programme of working sessions, partner presentations, and cultural exchanges.

The visit reinforced a recurring truth: closing the gap between rights on paper and rights in practice takes organisations like UNSS, working persistently and inventively, year after year.

🔜 A full report about the visit will be available soon.

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