We all treasure the characters in Pride and Prejudice, but if you had to pick just one, who would be your favourite character? In celebration of Talking Books’ 90th birthday, we've created a special edition of Pride and Prejudice. rnib.in/TalkingBooks90

Every day spent waiting for vision rehabilitation is a day someone might miss a job opportunity, a family moment, or the chance to get out and about safely and independently. 1/2

If you remember holding space, then it’s time to book your biennial eye test.

Something legendary is coming…and it’s you booking your biennial eye test.

It is a question occasionally raised: is listening to an audiobook reading? Indeed it is! What is reading, if not the happy engagement of imagination, understanding, and delight? Would you not agree?

It’s lunchtime, go outside, stretch your legs and give your eyes a break from your screen. And if you spot some cute nature, take a picture and share it with us with stunning alt text. Simply upload your image, select “Add alt text”, write your description, press done and post!

We're the perfect mix of Saturday night (audio describing thirst traps) and the rest of our life (adding alt text to everything ❤️)

Tell us, whose dulcet tones would you most like to hear read an audiobook? Should Adjoa Andoh, Phil Dunster, Corinna Brown, Lisa George or Alistair Petrie be on your list, then rejoice! They all grace our new edition of Pride and Prejudice in our Talking Books library rnib.in/TalkingBooks90

When people lose their sight, it’s vital that they get support to learn new ways of getting around and doing everyday tasks. However, thousands of people in England are people waiting over a year for this support. ✍️ Sign our petition to Health Secretary Wes Streeting: rnib.in/OutOfSightPetition

Since it’s National Love Your Pet Day, we’re interrupting your feeds with some of our pawsome pet colleagues - with gorgeous alt text, of course 🐾 As our friends @weratedogs.com would say, 13/10

Imagine a world where support that helps people adapt to changes in their sight is easy to access, and people can maintain their independence. 1/2

Just here for your amazing alt text. Show off and show us what you’ve got. 💅

Your accessibility green flag is ___?

Listening to fantasy romance on Talking Books because we’ll never be able ride a dragon in real life.

Making pancakes can be just as much fun as eating them; this should be no different for someone who is blind or partially sighted. We've got the products to help make it easier, find them in our shop! https://shop.rnib.org.uk/blogs/news/five-products-to-make-pancake-day-easier

No one: Us: This needs exemplary alt text right now

they love me… they love me not… they love me because they added alt text to their social media posts.

A special recording of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, free for everyone.

Our love language is stunning alt text and a cuppa made with our liquid level indicator ❤️

Talking Books is 90 years old! To celebrate, we’ve recorded a special anniversary edition of Pride and Prejudice with an all-star cast – including Scottish actor Mark Bonnar, who lends his voice to the story. Listen now: rnib.in/TalkingBooks90

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a special service in possession of a long and illustrious history is in want of celebration. Our esteemed Talking Books service is a remarkable 90 years old! 😍

Imagine waiting in a queue for over a year? That’s the reality for so many blind and partially sighted people in England needing support from vision rehabilitation. This support gives people the tools they need to stay in work, complete daily tasks, and maintain their independence.

Six Nations is kicking off, and ITV will be broadcasting the home games with live audio description (AD) 🥳 The first game of the year, England vs Wales, will feature live AD. You can watch the games as usual on ITV1 and access audio description by turning it on on your TV. Will you be watching?

Steve Smith, who has retinitis pigmentosa, was told it could take up to a year to receive cane training after being assessed by his local authority for vision rehabilitation support. 1/3

The urge to pet a working guide dog is powerful. But so are your self control skills. And if they’re wearing a harness that’s your sign they’re busy. So hands off!

When we say alt text, what do you think we’re talking about? 🤔

What's your biggest ick?

Pop quiz: When we say alt text, what do you think we’re talking about?

First and foremost, alt text must always be informative and descriptive of the content in the image. It can have character and humor, but it still needs to be informative and descriptive. Alt text is not a place to add easter eggs or jokes for sighted users.

You’ve got us gripped with this alt text, @rspb.bsky.social 🌕

RNIB Bookshare is a phenomenal resource for students at any level of study, including in #UKHE

RNIB Bookshare is an amazing resource and a national treasure - it’s the backbone of accessible text provision in education.

We’re bragging about RNIB Bookshare. Because it’s brilliant and hardly anyone knows about it. Which we want to change rnib.in/RNIBBookshareFB

Alt text all the time, emojis occasionally.

Paul Goddard says that when he arrives at London Bridge rail station there is no one there to assist him “99% of the time”, despite him having made a reservation having on the Passenger Assistance app. Unfortunately, Paul’s experience is common ⬇️

Happy Burns Night! Enjoy this poem, scrived by community member Bob Mcnicol, in celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Read aloud by Robert from our pals at @rnibradio.bsky.social!

Hear Erik talk to Connect Radio about our new Platform for Change report, where he discusses with Allan the numerous difficulties blind and partially sighted face while getting from A to B.

🚆 What are the biggest barriers to travelling by train for you? Over half of blind and partially sighted people fear being stranded and stressed during journeys when they book passenger assistance, due to its unreliability. And that’s not the only barrier to rail travel shown by our new research:

Josephine lives with sight loss and shared what helps support her wellbeing over the dark winter months. Want to share what helps you? Comment below or email: [email protected]

Beckham trend 🤝 alt text. If you’re sharing memes and updates about the Beckhams, remember to add alt text so that blind and partially sighted people can enjoy your posts too. Also known as image descriptions, they describe the image in written form for screen reader users. 1/2

Audio descriptions are necessary for making videos accessible. They narrate the crucial visual elements that would be necessary for understanding the plot without the ability to see the screen. They describe non-verbal cues like gestures, facial expressions, or eye contact.

The UK Government today announced reforms to its scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. www.gov.uk/government/n...

We've spent the last three months FBI training to spot a great alt text writer 🧐

Blind and partially sighted people might not see everything, but we can still work, travel, and have fun!

Us trying our best to remind everyone to add alt text. Be a guaranteed alt text hundy. It’s very easy to start adding. After you’ve uploaded your image, click "Alt", write a short description and post.

Five years after a public consultation under the previous government, the Department for Transport has announced plans to tackle pavement parking in England. 🚗 www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/a...

You asked and we listened! Starting from today, The Acoustic Years is now a weekly show 🎸 .Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music from across the decades, from the likes of James Taylor, Joan Baez, Fleetwood Mac, Don McLean and Neil Young.

Skulking around a Scottish castle as the Secret Traitor 🤝 forgetting to add alt text to your posts. No one knows who you are or what you’re trying to say. Don’t hide your pictures in plain sight. Simply click "Alt" after you've uploaded your image, write a short description and post.

Feeling overwhelmed by New Year's resolutions? Amanda is the Head of Counselling Emotional and Mental Health at RNIB and shares her tips for creating kind, realistic and lasting New Year's resolutions.

🧵A new NHS online hospital service is being launched in England next year, the Government has announced. It will focus on nine health conditions, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.