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Happy New Year!

Still recovering from that New Year’s Eve party? We have lots of chill shows to get you through the next few days.

Listen to RNIB Connect Radio online, Freeview 730 or ask your smart speaker to "Play RNIB Connect Radio."
Very sleepy guide dog Jayson rests his chin on his shark plushie whilst chilling in his doggie bed. His big caramel-brown eyes give the camera a very sleepy puppy stare.
January 1, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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Happy New Year from RNIB Scotland!

What's your resolution for 2026? Could it involve volunteering with us? Have a look at our opportunities, or get in touch to find out more: https://bit.ly/3VDcdxx
A black graphic with white text reading, Happy New Year from RNIB Scotland! Colour fireworks surround the text.
January 1, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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So, this year, we’re all going to be disability allies, right?

Here’s how:
- Treat blind and partially sighted people like everyone else
- Listen to disabled voices (and actually take note)
- Make accessibility part of your daily life.
January 1, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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This is the energy everyone needs to take into 2026.

Two iPhone style sliders, like the ones where you turn reminders on and off. The slider at the bottom is black and set to an ‘Off’ position. It says “2025: No alt text.” The slider at the top is green and set to the ‘On’ position. It says: “2026: Adding alt text.”
December 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Happy New Year!

As we gear up for tonight’s celebrations, we’re reflecting on an incredible year of campaigning.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us along the way; your support made all the difference.

Here’s to 2026! 🥳

www.rnib.org.uk/news/2025-re...
2025 review: Our campaign highlights
If you're affected by sight loss, we're here for you
www.rnib.org.uk
December 31, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Our pals over at @rspb.bsky.social sent us some festive, accessible bird pics so we thought - why not share them with all of you?

What's more, they wrote some gorgeous alt text to accompany them. Thanks, birb friends!

Image credit: Ben Andrew
A Robin sits puffed up on a snow-covered post, its orange breast glowing against the pale grey sky and white snow beneath its feet. The alt text is pasted onto the picture, to show how it's done. A Starling perches on green conifer branches, its dark plumage speckled with white. Soft, out-of-focus golden and red lights glow behind it, creating a festive winter backdrop. The alt text is pasted onto the picture, to demonstrate how it's done. A Waxwing balances on a slender branch with its beak open, it looks pleased to be holding a bright red berry, while clusters of berries hang below against a muted green background. The alt text is pasted onto the photo, to show how it's done. A Waxwing perches on a branch heavy with frost-dusted berries, its smooth buff-brown plumage, black eye mask and crest sharply defined against the pale winter sky. The alt text is pasted onto the photo, to show how it's done.
December 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Celebrate World Braille Day with RNIB Connect Radio 🎉

Next Sunday, why not join Toby Davey for a 2-hour special show packed with music, braille features, interviews, and more?

Listen: 10am on the 4th of January 2026.
December 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Have you ever wondered what your favourite Christmas film says about your approach to accessibility? No?? Well, we’re here to change that.

And don't forget to turn on that handy alt text reminder in your settings 🎄
Text reads: “What your favourite Christmas film says about you. (Accessibility edition). There’s a green, furry Grinch hand in a festive red and white sleeve holding a bauble. Text reads: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). People think you’re grumpy, but when you spot a descriptive transcript under a video, your heart grows three sizes. Also, you’re green and hairy.” There’s a photo of the hairy Grinch hands in red and white festive sleeves, making a heart hand gesture. Text reads: “Home Alone (1990). Forgetting to add alt text makes you do the iconic scream, so you always make sure you have the reminders switched on (available on Bluesky and X).” There’s a photo of Kevin McCallister doing a big scream, with hands on either side of his face, his mouth and eyes wide with horror. He’s a young, blonde boy with blue eyes, wearing a red sweater. Text reads: “The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). You always remind people to be aware of colour contrast. Black and white is a great example of high colour contrast... Also, you’re a goth.” There’s an image of some bats flying around.
December 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Good tidings we bring – especially if you add alt text to your festive snaps. 🎄

Doing it is easier than scoffing a mince pie.

Simply click "Alt" after you've uploaded your image, write a short description and po-ho-ho-st it!

Learn more at rnib.in/AccessibleSocialMedia
Text reads: “Merry Christmas everyone! Love, RNIB.” with an asterisk after “everyone.” There is smaller text underneath with another asterisk, reading: “(Especially if you use alt text.)” The design has illustrations of festive items, like a bauble, a hat, a tree and a gift, hanging down on strings.
December 25, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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We spoke to Santa, and he told us that if you don’t add alt text, you’re automatically on the naughty list, so…
December 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Please add alt text because your dog in reindeer antlers deserves to be described in full.
December 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Well, that's that! 24 days of festive imagery and magical alt text, to help you make your Christmas-posting more accessible. 🎅

Remember, adding alt text is so easy. Create your post, add your image, press the 'alt' button, write your description and you're done.

Merry alt text advent!
A screenshot of a social media meme from Andrew Turnbull. The text reads: “My mam on Christmas morning when I’m opening the present she said I wasn’t going to get.” Attached to the post is a picture of Baby Yoda looking cosy and contented, holding a large, brown ceramic cup while dressed in a long, pale brown robe. Baby Yoda is very small and cute, with blue fur. He has bright, curious black eyes and long, pointed blue ears which rest to the sides, implying he’s relaxed. He looks, for all the world, like a proud mum on Christmas morning, in her dressing gown, cradling a brew while watching the festive magic unfold. The alt text from the previous image, written out in full for all to read and learn from. Both images feature a festive green background with snowflakes. There's also a Christmas tree shaped logo which says: "Alt text advent" on it.
December 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Are you on our nice list? 🎁
A screenshot of the notes app. “Nice List - people who keep pavements clear so everyone can pass safely - people who add alt text to make content accessible - people who celebrate the diversity of blind and partially sighted people - people who send documents in accessible formats without you having to ask. - image descriptions for every image shared in the group chat - people who see you, not just your disability ❤️ ”
December 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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We are Team Colin all the way 👏

Especially because M&S work with us every year to create accessible formats for their Christmas catalogue, like braille, audio and large print.

(Alt text advent, day 23!)
A very festive looking Colin the Caterpillar cake, ceremoniously served on a black platter on a shiny black countertop. As ever, Colin is a long chocolate log type cake split into sections with white chocolate feet at the bottom. At the front is his white chocolate face, with chocolate button eyes and a pink crown. His small pink tongue sticks out of his chocolate mouth mischievously. There are white chocolate shapes along the top of his body, including one which says “Pop!” in pink comic book style lettering. Next to Colin, but luckily out of view of the poor lad, is a section of his own body, sliced and laid on a plate, ready to devour. The alt text from the previous image, written out in full for all to read and drool over. Both images feature a festive green background with snowflakes. There's also a Christmas tree shaped logo which says: "Alt text advent" on it.
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Santa told us that people that don’t add alt text are getting coal in their stocking this year.
December 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Feeling very lucky to have pals like @rspb.bsky.social who oblige when we say:

"Send accessible birb pics."

Love this photo and alt text from them for Alt Text Advent, day 22!

Image credit: Ben Andrew.
A Waxwing perches on a branch heavy with frost-dusted berries, its smooth buff-brown plumage, black eye mask and crest sharply defined against the pale winter sky. Very noble. The alt text from the previous image, written out in full for everyone to read about the cute festive bird. Both images feature a festive green background with snowflakes. There's also a Christmas tree shaped logo which says: "Alt text advent" on it.
December 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Make. Your. Festive. Memes. Accessible. 👏

Here's an example, using one of the best of all time.

Happy Alt Text Advent, day 21!
A screenshot of a social media post which reads: “When you’re cutting wrapping paper and the scissors go ccssssssssss and not jkfxzkzjkxjkkxxjxkxjkc [OK Hand emoji] [Tired Face emoji].” Combined together, the emojis give the impression of an immense sense of satisfaction. The alt text from the previous image, written out in full for all to read and learn from. Both images feature a festive green background with snowflakes. There's also a Christmas tree shaped logo which says: "Alt text advent" on it.
December 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Remember, the shortest day means that lighter days are on their way. Share this with somebody who might need it right now 🌞 We certainly did!

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A screenshot of a WhatsApp message, which reads: "I know the dark nights can be hard, but here's your reminder that in six weeks it'll still be light at 5:30pm and seven weeks after that it'll still be light at 8pm." The message has been highlighted and the heart emoji selected. Above it is written a caption: "Thought some of you might need to read this message from my bestie as much as I did."
December 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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This is us peering out to check whether you've added alt text.

Huge thank you to @rspb.bsky.social for providing the accessible birb pic - and lovely alt text - for Alt Text Advent day 20.

Image credit: Ben Andrew
A Goldcrest clings to fine pine needles, its small body nestled deep among the branches, with soft green tones filling the background. It looks like it’s peeking out to check whether its festive delivery is here yet. The alt text from the previous image, written out in full for everyone to read about the cute festive bird. Both images feature a festive green background with snowflakes. There's also a Christmas tree shaped logo which says: "Alt text advent" on it.
December 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Our Helpline hours are changing temporarily over the holidays while our team takes a well-earned break.

If you need support when we’re closed, help is still available at Samaritans, call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

🕘 Our usual 9am–6pm hours return Monday, 5 January.
“RNIB Helpline opening hours. Festive period. Monday 22nd December – 9am to 6pm Tuesday 23rd December – 9am to 6pm Wednesday 24th December – 9am to 12pm Thursday 25th December – closed Friday 26th December – closed Monday 29th December – 9am to 5pm Tuesday 30th December – 9am to 5pm Wednesday 31st December – 9am to 5pm Thursday 1st January – closed Friday 2nd January – 9am – 6pm Monday 5th January – back to usual.”
December 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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We asked our pals over at @nationaltrust.org.uk to send some festive pictures and alt text, and they absolutely delivered 👏

A great example of how brands should do it, to mark Alt Text Advent, day 19!

Image credit: National Trust Images/Robert Morris
The house and garden in winter at Sudbury Hall. An impressive redbrick mansion house with a façade covered in windows and multiple rectangular chimneys protruding from a snow-dusted roof sits regally in front of a picturesque garden. There is a large dark green tree on the left side of the house, and four round topiary hedges at the front, circling a gravel pathway with a small metallic statue of a cherub at its centre. The alt text from the previous image, written out in full for all to read and admire the beautiful photo. Both images feature a festive green background with snowflakes. There's also a Christmas tree shaped logo which says: "Alt text advent" on it.
December 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Alt text advent, day 18.

Two accessible cat pics in a row? We really are treating you.

Grumpy cat, you will always be famous. 😻
A grumpy cat meme with text reading: “Dashing through the no.” The famous cat, emerging from underneath festive wrapping paper and foliage, is cream and light brown, with dark ears and blue eyes. Its brow and mouth are prominently downturned, giving it a very grumpy expression indeed. It looks completely done with the festivities. The alt text from the previous image, written out in full for all to read and admire the grumpy cuteness. Both images feature a festive green background with snowflakes. There's also a Christmas tree shaped logo which says: "Alt text advent" on it.
December 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Adding alt text to pet pics is vitally important, especially when they're as cute as this chap. 😽

Thank you to team RNIB for sharing this delightfully festive cat with us.

(Alt text advent, day 17!)
A little black and white cat with a red bow around its neck, sitting in a blue cat tunnel looking curious. The markings on its face make it look like it has a moustache, which is completely delightful. Behind is a colourful Christmas tree with toy train tracks around the base and gifts tucked underneath. The alt text from the previous image, written out in full for all to read and say "aww" at. Both images feature a festive green background with snowflakes. There's also a Christmas tree shaped logo which says: "Alt text advent" on it.
December 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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"Who is it?”

Us: “Say it’s RNIB, sharing their alt text tips so blind and partially sighted people can enjoy our social posts too!”

It’s so easy to add alt text. Create your post, click the image button, add your image description and press done!
A four picture meme from the film 'Love Actually', it's the scene where the character Mark, played by Andrew Lincoln, is standing outside the door of his friends house, where the women he fancies lives, Juliet played by Kiera Knightly. Mark is holding big white cards that read out messages. In order they read, "Just because it's Christmas, and at Christmas you tell the truth." The next frame is Juliet smiling warmly. The last slide he holds up reads "add alt text."
December 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Opens internet to do job
Clocks a social media account that doesn’t include alt text in their posts
Holds bridge of nose and sighs, “not again”
Grabs our alt text cape, and swoops in to save the day
Closes internet and wipes palms together
December 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM