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We've had a fun-filled day with our partners at Siemens Mobility and Edinburgh Trams!Our guests were invited along to e...
23/06/2026

We've had a fun-filled day with our partners at Siemens Mobility and Edinburgh Trams!

Our guests were invited along to enjoy some sunshine, great food, and the chance to explore a tram at the fundraising open day in support of RNIB Scotland.

We even put our volunteer drivers to the test on the tram simulators, with some impressive performances on display!

It was fantastic to bring so many people together for this brilliant event. A huge thank you to Siemens for their support and for hosting such a wonderful fundraiser.

We certainly made the most of the sunshine!

[Image descriptions: 1. Group photo of 16 people smiling beside the tram. 2. At the depot, a food truck serves our volunteers and Edinburgh Tram colleagues. People sat around picnic benches. Tram in the background. 3. Volunteer Daryl in the seat for the tram simulator, smiling. 4. Ian, one of our volunteer drivers, tries out the big tram simulator, guided by Darren the trainer. 5. Billy and Frankie the guide dog sat in the tram, sunshine coming through the windows.]

What's alt-text and how do you include it?Alt-text is a really simple way to make your posts more accessible. It describ...
16/06/2026

What's alt-text and how do you include it?

Alt-text is a really simple way to make your posts more accessible. It describes what an image is of, and whether there's any text within it. For those using screen-readers to read aloud posts, they'll hear what an image is of, rather than a computer's guess, or just the word, 'image'!

On Facebook, you can add alt-text by first uploading your image, and then using the edit button, usually at the top left of the image. Select the alternative text option, and write a useful description of what is in the image. Don't forget to select 'Save'. You won't see your alt text on your post, but it'll be read aloud for those using screen readers.

It can also be useful to write an image description within your post or image caption as we've done below. Give it a go!

[Image description: Our community Project Officer Ian White sitting down with River the guide dog at our most recent Fort William library pop-up event. River has creamy golden fur and a fluorescent guide dog harness.]

If you're wondering how to use the Lothian Bus travel app, then we can help!Come along to our drop-in session on Wednesd...
12/06/2026

If you're wondering how to use the Lothian Bus travel app, then we can help!

Come along to our drop-in session on Wednesday 24 June, 11am - 1pm, to speak with Lothian Bus staff, learn about the app and it's accessibility.

It's also a chance to discuss any thoughts or challenges you have accessing public transport in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians. If you want to find out more about the event, pop us a message!

Find us at RNIB Scotland, 12 Hillside Crescent, EH7 5EA.

[Image description: Outside our Edinburgh hub, a large group of volunteers, supporters and colleagues stand in front of a Lothian Bus.]

We'll be coming!Scotland's heading to the 2026 FIFA Men’s Football World Cup and blind and partially sighted fans will b...
11/06/2026

We'll be coming!

Scotland's heading to the 2026 FIFA Men’s Football World Cup and blind and partially sighted fans will be able to follow every moment.

Scotland's Group C games on BBC1 will include enhanced alternative commentary from BBC Radio 5 Live, and games on STV will include live audio description.

For many blind and partially sighted people, following live sport can still mean relying on incomplete commentary, inaccessible broadcasts, or facing barriers to attending in person. People with sight loss should be able to watch content like everyone else – and crucially, in real time.

Audio Description describes key visual elements – body language, scenery, on-screen action – that commentary alone can't always capture. It provides crucial visual information that allows blind and partially sighted fans to truly experience the game, not just hear it. And it can enrich the experience for all viewers too.

Here's where to find the upcoming games:

Haiti vs Scotland - June 14, Boston, 2am (UK time) on BBC1,
Scotland vs Morocco - June 19, Boston, 11pm (UK time) on STV, and
Scotland vs Brazil - June 24, Miami, 11pm (UK time) BBC1.

If you tune in, we'd love to hear what you think of the descriptive offering – let us know!

[Image description: The Scotland's men's football team gather together for a group photo after winning their match against Denmark. They are wearing tops which say We'll be coming and holding blue and white Scotland flags. Behind them, fans can be seen in the stands waving a yellow and red Lion Rampant flag.]

We've been providing visual awareness training to Learning and Access colleagues at Glasgow Museums! The team support ou...
09/06/2026

We've been providing visual awareness training to Learning and Access colleagues at Glasgow Museums!

The team support our community visits to museums, helping to ensure that blind and partially sighted people can access and enjoy everything the museums have to offer. They are now even better equipped to welcome and support all visitors!

A big thank you to Glasgow Museums for their ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

[Image description: Nine people standing together for a group photo. Our Social Action Coordinator Conor, wearing an RNIB t-shirt is standing on the right.]

Glasgow Life presents

There's no better way to end Volunteers Week than with our volunteers and cake!Happy Volunteers Week to all our voluntee...
05/06/2026

There's no better way to end Volunteers Week than with our volunteers and cake!

Happy Volunteers Week to all our volunteers across Scotland, and thank you for everything you do.🩷

[Image descriptions: 1. Smiling while sat around a table in Café VI enjoying cakes and tea, volunteers Antoni, Kellie, Jimmy, John, Ian, and Daryl, with RNIB Scotland's Jane and Ahn. 2. In our community hub, our art and craft groups' volunteers Thelma and Andy smile alongside various artworks, including an in-progress canvas with the Café VI logo, Robert the Brew.]

04/06/2026

Could you spare a few minutes to help us shine a light on accessible reading this Volunteers Week? All you need to do is pop down to your local library in June and check out their offer of audio books or large print titles.

Not only will you be taking part in this year’s Big Help Out, your feedback will help us build a clearer picture of accessible reading services across the UK. Because everyone should have the chance to enjoy reading in an accessible format that works for them.

Find out more: https://rnib.in/BigHelpOut26

[Video description and transcript:
Lara stands outside Maidenhead library, beside a sign showing the opening hours.
I'm Lara, I work for the RNIB, and I'm here to show you how you participate in our Big Help Out micro volunteering opportunity.
So I am here at Maidenhead Library to show you exactly what you do. So, come with me.
[Inside the library, Lara stands beside shelves with a Large Print sign above them]
Lovely selection of large print books. All you need to do is take a photograph either of the large print books or you can take a photo of yourself with books.
Post that on social media tagging Big Help Out, RNIB, hashtag HiVis.
And, for extra credit, you can go find some accessible books in your children's library as well.
Here in Maidenhead, we have something very special. Giant print and braille, and more talking books on CDs.
[Lara holds up a large print and braille version of The Tiger Who Came to Tea]
So again you would just take a picture of the stock and yourself. It can just be just the stock. If you don't want to be in the picture that's absolutely fine.
And then again put it on social media. Any platform is fine.
Tag Big Help Out, RNIB, hashtag HiVis.
Thank you so much.]

03/06/2026

Our Volunteers Week celebrations continue!

Meet Joyce, who volunteers with our Cumbernauld Peer Support Group. This is a lovely group of people who come along to connect and share with each other.

Thank you Joyce, for giving volunteering a chance, and to every one of our volunteers who has done the same!

[Video description: Joyce speaks to camera about her experience volunteering, while there is footage of the group meeting in the library, chatting to each other around a table with teas and biscuits.]

North Lanarkshire Libraries The Centre Cumbernauld

02/06/2026

Haggeye member Eilidh is telling you to get out and volunteer this Volunteers Week!

Hear about her experience with volunteering at her local Cubs group through Scouts Scotland and how she's brings her personal experience to the role.

[Video description: Eilidh, wearing her Scouting uniform, takes a selfie video and speaks to camera.]

01/06/2026

Happy Volunteers Week!

Meet Antoni, one of our wonderful volunteers at our Edinburgh Products and Advice Centre, helping customers find the products that make everyday life a wee bit easier.

A huge thank you to Antoni and every single one of our volunteers for your time, care, and dedication which means the world. Look out for more volunteer stories coming later this week!

[Video description: Antoni talks to camera while sat in the shop. While he speaks, there is footage of him volunteering in the shop, speaking with a shop customer and fellow volunteers, and of the products available.]

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