Our lovely guide dog Jayson has a question for you 🩷 He’s new at RNIB Connect Radio and would love to know what you enjoy about the station and what you’d like to hear more of. Could you fill in a little survey for him? surveymonkey.com/r/LTH7XBD

Making your content and information accessible is viewed as a nice thing to do. And it is. But this World Kindness Day, we wanted to remind everyone that access to information is a human right. We shouldn't need to keep asking for it, it's simply how it should be.

Congratulations to David Szalay for winning #BookerPrize2025 with his novel Flesh 📖 Hear our conversation with David about his book on Read On: The Audiobook Show this Friday, but for now, a little teaser below. New episodes of Read On with @talking-books.bsky.social out every Friday at 1 pm.

Sobbing at our desks at the Waitrose Christmas ad this morning. 😭 And not just because of the noughties-romcom-worthy romance between Joe Wilkinson and Keira Knightley... www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFDV...

We've been working with Octopus Legacy, which got us thinking about octopuses, and now we're here describing one for your enjoyment 🐙

Want to include everyone in your high quality awesome and hilarious Bluesky content that has images? Want to stay faithful and not forget? Settings > Accessibility > Require alt text before posting Then, when you add an image, you'll see the warning and the post button will be greyed out...

To everyone who doesn’t add alt text, there’s still time to make your social media accessible and become a faithful. We've got you. ⁠❤️

how many other charity folk are watching #TheTraitors on the off chance a massive donation comes their way? 🤔

The UK Government has released further details on the role disabled people will play in its upcoming review of the PIP assessment process. 1/5

Okay, so this year's John Lewis Christmas ad featured beautiful audio description for blind and partially sighted people. And we fully believe this masterpiece of an edit from @bagpuss.org deserves the same treatment. Enjoy?

Us trying to convince them to rename the charity "Royal Beavers."

For this thread only, the B in RNIB stands for beavers.

Please remember to add alt text to your photos of the beaver moon tonight.

The Keep Britain Working review has today reported to the UK Government with recommendations to tackle the rising number of people out of work through ill health or disability. RNIB welcomes the report’s recognition of structural barriers faced by disabled people. 1/8

An accessible gift can say everything, always. Thank you to John Lewis for creating and sharing both audio described and non AD versions of your Christmas advert at the same time. Love lives in gestures like this ❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsi4...

"That was the first time I'd ever heard about any kind of support that I could get. From my rehabilitation worker, 12 years after my diagnosis." Following her sight loss diagnosis, Bhavini had to put her life on pause. Join RNIB's call for change: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight

Too many blind and partially sighted people have their lives put on pause because vital services are reduced and delayed. If you believe they have the right to access support quickly, then sign our petition to Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care rnib.in/OutOfSightPetition

Images without alt text 😱

Post something random (with alt text!) or you'll have an awful November.

The NHS 10-year plan means more eye health services will be delivered by opticians and other community providers. Take our survey so we can understand what you currently go to your opticians for, and how you’d feel about accessing more services there in the future surveymonkey.com/r/3ZVW5Q3

Did you know that if you chant “add alt text” three times in the mirror, a social media manager appears behind you with a cat meme!

Us creeping into our comments to see who's confused us with the @RNLI and @RSPB again.

Thousands of blind and partially sighted people across England are having their lives put on pause, unable to access the vision rehabilitation support they need to restore their confidence and independence. The reality is stark: 1/3

If you’ve got 7 mins spare, we'd louvre you to book an eye test.

The internet’s down and suddenly it’s chaos. Welcome to a day in the life of blind and partially sighted people trying to access websites that aren't accessible, it’s like the internet’s down all the time.

The nervous system wasn't made for scrolling social media without image descriptions. Adding alt text says, ‘we want you here too,’ and keeps our nervous systems in check. It’s easy to add: Simply click "Alt" after you've uploaded your image, write a description and post.

Name the best audio described spooky szn film for a rainy autumn day.

We always own up to it.

Them: “How do you know when to stop wiping?” Us: With the same instinct that tells us this conversation is over.

Blind and partially sighted friends, what’s your favourite life hack? The one that just makes your day so much easier. We know you’ve got loads up your sleeve. 👇

Holding a cup of chai tea in my hands, that I made with my liquid level indicator, is an autumn feeling like no other. 🍵

Image descriptions. Making OK content epic, one post at a time. Simply click "Alt" after you've uploaded your image, write a description and post.

Today is World Sight Day, so here’s our reminder that booking an eye test to take care of your eyes is taking care of you. ♥️ #WorldSightDay

🧵We’re delighted to announce that Simon Antrobus will be our new CEO from early 2026. Simon joins us from BBC Children in Need with a wealth of experience leading organisations that build services and drive social change, opening opportunities for individuals and communities.

Heaven is walking down a clear street. Wheelie bins are in their dedicated bin homes, A Boards aren’t blocking the pavement and the paving has been freshly laid so it’s nice and smooth on my cane.

"You’re so cool.” Is it because I went for my two-yearly eye test and added amazing alt text to the picture of my yummy brunch (which I had as a post eye test treat)?

It can be helpful to talk to and hear from others who have shared experiences. Our Seeing It Through support groups give you the chance to do exactly that, whilst being ran by a qualified counsellor. Got questions or would like to book on to a group? Email: [email protected] 💚

To add alt text or not to add alt text actually isn’t the question. Simply click "Alt" after you've uploaded your image, write a description and post.

What day is it?

Okay, here goes our attempt for #NationalPoetryDay... We don’t rescue birds, We don’t sail the sea, We’re here for blind and partially sighted people, We’re @RNIB.

"It's just a safe therapeutic space." Charity RNIB are launching new support groups for blind and partially sighted people run by qualified counsellors. The groups will help connect those with shared experience and our Hywel Davies has been hearing more.

We want to better understand which improvements to post-diagnosis support should be prioritised and why. If you’ve had a sight loss diagnosis in the last five years, or are a friend or family member of someone who has, share your thoughts: http://bit.ly/4251Rt5

Did you know UK landlines are going digital? We’re working with BT to raise awareness of what the switch means for blind and partially sighted people. Learn more and get prepared: www.bt.com/about/all-ip... #BTConnectedTogether

“Accessibility must be at the heart of any modern, forward-thinking society.” We’ve been at the #LabourPartyConference, discussing how different skillsets and sectors, like broadcast and business, can come together to drive change on accessibility and inclusivity and make customers feel valued.

Questions about benefits, equipment, or daily life? Call our helpline on our helpline at 0303 123 9999 or drop us an email at [email protected]. No question is too small, and support is always just a call away

We make the internet slightly fun by adding alt text to cat memes. We also help make life easier by supporting blind and partially sighted people through our helpline. That’s real humans who’ll pick up the phone or reply to your email, answer questions, and make you feel heard while they’re at it.

A reminder of Doors Open Days tomorrow! RNIB Scotland HQ at Hillside Crescent in Edinburgh will be open 10am -3pm. Come and discover how we support blind and partially sighted people across the country. Everyone is welcome! Get the details at: www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/edin...

Did you know that if you chant “add alt text” three times in the mirror, a social media manager appears behind you with a cat meme!

Almost 1 in 10 parents say they'll take their child for their first eye test if an issue crops up. What you might not know is that regular eye tests every two years are vital for kids, teens and adults alike. Because good eye health supports learning, confidence, and quality of life.

We've got all six books on @thebookerprizes.com shortlist free to download, and on DAISY CD and USB. 📚 Thanks to publishers @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, @faberbooks.bsky.social and @hachetteuk.bsky.social for their donations! Join our Library to download or borrow: https://rnib.in/TalkingBooks