We loved listen to Professor Mark Taylor, Regional Clinical Director for Elective Care, speaking at #NICON25 today. He certainly had an interesting approach to chairing a panel on Waiting Lists lol!

@dannydonnelly1.bsky.social, MLA and member of the APGVI, at the #NICON25 waiting lists session. He mentioned that one of his top 3 priorities is 'waiting well', which is great to hear

We were delighted get a chat with @philipmcguigan.bsky.social, MLA, Chair of the NI Health Committee at #NICON25 RNIB NI’s Gillian and Mary Alice spoke to Mr McGuigan about the heath issues facing blind and partially sighted people, including issues around waiting lists! Great to have his support

Sir Stephen Marmot, whose work on health inequalities underpins everything you'll hear from DoH, particularly on fuel poverty #NICON25

We're looking forward to joining other health and social care professionals at #NICON25 to explore how we can work collectively to stabilise, reform and deliver Health and Social Care for the future. We'll be talking: waiting times, *accessible* information and early intervention #EyeCareWeCare

It’s National Eye Health Week, time to book an eye test if you’re due one 🗓 Regular eye tests are an important health check for your eyes, even if you have no current problems with your vision. Over 50 per cent of sight loss is avoidable. Get checked out. Your eyes will love you, and so will we.

Have you heard of Camel Case? It's a hashtag convention referring to capitalising the first letter of each word in a hashtag, ensuring they are read out correctly by screen readers and easier to read visually. Find out more about making your social media accessible. https://bit.ly/4cw04zS

We are excited to announce that our PR and Communications Manager Laura Cummings has been asked to speak about Social media accessibility at this year's #SocialMediaBelfast conference on Thursday, 11 Sept. Everyone should be able to join the online conversation!

🚧Pavement parking, uneven streets, obstacles like bin bags, overhanging branches, and electric bikes and e-scooters. There are an increasing number of obstacles which can stop blind and partially sighted people from walking around safely and confidently. https://t.co/pSCfEdgJ2z

Here's some tips to make social media content accessible for your blind and partially sighted followers: 1. Add alt text to images 2. Use only 1-2 emojis per post 3. Ensure videos are audio-led or have audio descriptions 4. Write hashtags in Camel Case For more, visit rnib.in/AccessibleSocialMedia

It’s here! Episode 1 of the new RNIB NI Podcast Listen up, speak up, break down barriers. We’ve called this first episode ‘Disability is a team sport’, hosts Joe Kenny and Micheal Smith discuss RNIB NI’s key campaigns and we hear from Country Director for NI Robert Shilliday. bit.ly/4lY8apw

Got a question about sight loss or want to know more about RNIB support services? Call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999. Open Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm. Email [email protected] or say: "Alexa, call RNIB Helpline" Our specialist Helpline team are waiting for your call. www.rnib.org.uk/helpline

Coming to Ballymena Central Library on Thursday 18 September - Would you like to get more confident with using a smartphone or tablet? Find out about free one to one sessions through 'Go ON NI'. To register interest contact: [email protected] or Ballymena library on 028 2563 3950

Discover RNIB’s Belfast Products and Advice Centre. We're here to help you live independently and confidently. Try accessible products Get free expert advice Book a demo or consultation Invite us to your local event #RNIBNI #SeeDifferently #RNIBProductsAndAdviceCentre shop.rnib.org.uk/stores

#RNIBBookshare enables learners who cannot read standard print, including those with dyslexia or who are blind or partially sighted, to read the same books, at the same time as their peers. Find out how to get access for the school year ahead today #InclusiveEducation https://www.rnibbookshare.org/

Did you know that you can set up a reminder to add Alt Text on BlueSky? Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!

Curious about making your iPhone or iPad more user-friendly? Join us on 9 or 16 September at the Belfast Apple Store for hands-on workshops to discover tools like Voiceover (9 Sept), Zoom, Spoken Content, Magnifier, and more! To reserve your spot contact [email protected] or 07514 623182

Did you catch our Head of Advice Brenda Kearns on UTV Northern Ireland last night ➡️ www.itv.com/news/utv/202... If you or a loved one has questions about top up fees for nursing or residential care, call our advice line 0808 808 7575 or visit our website www.ageni.org/advice

We love helping people find the joy in being together. Our 18-35s group had another fab day at Hillsborough Castle Gardens last week. We've karaoke coming up next month on 27th September. If you fancy joining the craic, contact [email protected]. The more the merrier!

The #GrandOperaHouse in #Belfast is running an audio described heritage talk on Wednesday 13 August,12.30pm - cost £5. Learn about what happens backstage during a performance and explore the symbolism of the elephants, stars and other decorative features in the auditorium. To book, call 02890271919

Another month, another chance to share our programme of activities happening across NI. From walking and talking, to paddle boards and picnics, it’s all going on. Visit our website and if something takes your fancy, just get in touch. #OutAndAbout #WhatsOnInNI #RNIB www.rnib.org.uk/nations/nort...

If someone you care about is worried about their eyes, waiting for an appointment with an eye specialist or has found out they have an eye condition, there’s lots of ways you can support them. From top tips to practical advice, we can help you offer your support. www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-...

Join us for a session on Accessible technology at the Belfast Apple Store on Wednesday 23 July, 11am. Registration essential. Contact: [email protected] or mobile: 07514 623182

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the relaunch of our Products and Advice Centre on Thursday. It was wonderful to see so many through the door. If you need advice or have queries about the RNIB product range, call 028 9033 4110.

Call into celebrate the relaunch of RNIB’s Products and Advice Centre Belfast. Thursday 26 June from 10am to 3pm. Our stores have a new name, but the great range of products and customer care is still the same. Browse the range of RNIB products and grab a some time in one of our advice clinics.

This week is #VolunteersWeek and we wanna say a big thank you to all our volunteers. Raena, a medical student from Queen’s University Belfast, volunteered at our RNIB Tech Fair in Feb: “The experience deepened my appreciation for the daily challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments.”

Hello Belfast! RNIB's important message about using Alt Text is now live on billboards across three busy Belfast hotspots. Have you seen them? Our PR Manager Laura went on a billboard treasure hunt and was delighted with herself at finding this one loud and proud on Belfast's Upper Newtownards Road

It can feel uncomfortable talking about your sight loss. But you’re not alone and we’re here to talk. Our counselling team are a group of professional accredited telephone and online counsellors. so find out more about our confidential counselling service here: www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-...

Thanks to the guys at Apple Store Belfast for hosting another of their inspiring tech sessions on Apple VoiceOver. On Global Accessibility Awareness Day let's recognise how much tools like screen readers and magnification help make devices more accessible to people with sight loss. #GAAD #AppleStore

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're talking about courses available from @RNIB. Steff from Belfast attended a Focus on Health & Wellbeing Course: "We discussed support like counselling and I particularly enjoyed the meditation." Call RNIB's Helpline on 0303 1239999 www.rnib.org.uk/events-and-c...

RNIB research finds up to two fifths of new mothers with sight loss said that they encountered misconceptions from medical professionals about sight loss either during pregnancy or in the early stages of motherhood. www.opticianonline.net/content/news...

Did you know that we have our very own Radio station featuring content from blind and partially sighted presenters? @RNIBradio.bsky.social broadcasts 24/7. Enjoy a mix of information, entertainment and interviews hosted by our blind and partially sighted presenters. www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/

Whether you’re new to sight loss or want info on how cooking in the kitchen can be made easier? take a look at our blog ‘six ways to adapt your kitchen’ on the RNIB Shop webpage. Loads of ideas and inspiration here on how to make the kitchen more accessible. shop.rnib.org.uk/blogs/news/s... #RNI

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We think it would be great if all social media content was accessible to blind and partially sighted people? On big step is to always provide an alt-text description of your photos here on BlueSky. It takes a few seconds but means that a person who can't see the image knows what's going on!

Only a few spaces left now for our focus group to inform and develop Northern Ireland’s next Disability Strategy. David Man and RNIB’s Micheal Smith share some thoughts on why you should register for our online meeting on Wednesday 16 April from 2pm. To register email [email protected].

RNIB has recently undergone a 10-month Transformation Programme. In his weekly update CEO Matt Stringer tells Allan Russell why the programme was necessary and what the changes will mean for staff and customers.

We’re RNIB in Northern Ireland and we’re delighted to be here on #Bluesky Just saying hello for now! If you need to call us RNIB Helpline is 0303 123 9999 and check out our website at www.rnib.org.uk/northernIreland