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We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

Profile pic: Our logo, bold black capital letters spelling RNIB, with a bold pink underline.
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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. ⁠❤️
A scene from the "Celebrity Traitors", where Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga are hugging and comforting an upset Alan Carr. Alan is wearing black glasses and a white suit, stood in the middle and looking down towards the ground whilst crying. Nick is wearing a dark red velvet suit and is warmly smiling whilst hugging Alan. David, is wearing a dark suit and looks to have his arm around Alan.
November 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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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?
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Never.
A beaver afloat, gnawing on a tasty stick, while holding it firmly in its little beaver hands. Paws? Whatever they're called, its long claws look perfectly manicured. Its little dish ears stick out and its bright, round, brown eye looks right at us, as if to say: "Get your own stick!" It has a flat, black nose and long, delicate whiskers illuminated in the golden sunshine. Its wet, tan brown fur is slicked down on its back, a style we hear is in at award shows right now. The water ripples gently around it.
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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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
"Everyone with sight loss has a legal right to support. Sign our petition: call on Wes Streeting to take action."
November 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Post something random (with alt text!) or you'll have an awful November.
A meme, with text reading: "Me: Okay, time to sleep" and "My brain:" The image, which illustrates what's happening in your brain, is of a golden retriever puppy with a DVD disc inscribed: "Top 50 mistakes you've made." The puppy sits against a cosmic purple background with stars, and has a very solemn expression on its face, with shining brown eyes which almost look on the verge of tears. The puppy is pudgy, with little rolls under its chin, and is utterly delightful. We don't believe it would ever make a mistake, let alone 50.
October 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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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
“Would you go to your optician for more than just an eye test?” A man sits down while having an eye test at the opticians. An optician is adjusting lenses in front of his eyes.
October 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Us creeping into our comments to see who's confused us with the @RNLI and @RSPB again.
Alan Carr creeping around the Traitors Castle as, yes that’s right, a traitor. He’s wearing the trademark traitor blue/green cape with the hood draped over his short, brown hair. He’s holding a lantern in front of his face which adds a soft glow to his pensive and slightly uncertain expression. He’s slightly hunched over, giving the impression that he’s walking on his tippy tip toes as quietly as he can, so not to get caught murdering in plain sight or otherwise.
October 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Press play on independence:

Sign our petition calling on Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to ensure that blind and partially sighted people get the support they need, when they need it: rnib.in/OutOfSightPe... 3/3
“Press play on independence. Call on Wes Streeting to take action”. Pink graphic with large play symbol.
October 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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More than 4 out of 5 local authorities in England failed to meet RNIB’s recommended timeframe for assessments, with a fifth leaving people waiting over a year for support.

This is putting lives on pause, causing many people to become isolated at home and lose confidence. 2/3
“More than 4 out of 5 local authorities failed to meet recommended timeframe for assessments. Call on Wes Streeting to take action”. Green graphic.
October 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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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
"Sight loss doesn't have to put life on pause Sign our petition: call on Wes Streeting to take action". Pink graphic with large pause symbol.
October 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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We always own up to it.
"Our boss: 'who put alt text on another celebrity thirst trap?' RNIB social media manager: Image of Celia Imrie on Celebrity Traitors, with light brown hair, wearing a light coloured jacket. She's smiling and holding in a laugh after just farting on national TV.
October 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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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
A checklist that reads checklist. "To do list before my eye test - Actually go to booked eye test - Choose glasses I like and then change my mind when I'm there - Brush teeth for extra fresh breath - Text bff incase I need someone to come with me - Remind myself to love my eyes no matter what"
October 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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🧵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.
Headshot photograph of Simon Antrobus smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short brown hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit jacket.
October 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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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: CWT@rnib.org.uk 💚
"Our new Seeing It Through support groups are a safe space to talk about your situation and feelings". Pink graphic with outline symbol of hands cupping a heart.
October 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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What day is it?
Images of a scene from the film Mean Girls. The top image text reads 'On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was', then on the picture below it says 'It's October 3rd, the day you start using alt text!' Both images show the character Aaron Samuels who's white with brown hair, a brown open shirt and blue t-shirt and is sitting at a school desk. Behind him is Lindsey Lohan's character Cady who is also writing notes in her book, has long fierce red hair and a grey open zip hoodie on. She's giddy and smiling as she confirms what day it is today.
October 3, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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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
A minimalistic graphic displays bold black text on a bright yellow background, stating: “Have your say on ideas to improve post-diagnostic support.” The words “Have your say” are highlighted in a black box. In the lower right corner, a black stick figure with raised arms and a smile adds an inviting tone to the message.
October 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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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
“Connected Together” A woman smiles warmly at a young girl beside her. Colourful purple and blue light trails across the image symbolising digital connection. The BT logo sits in the corner.
October 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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“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.
Left to right sits Christopher Patnoe, David Padmore, Sumaira Latif, Vidar Hjardeng MBE, and Sophie from RNIB. They are sitting in front of a purple and pink gradient backdrop, which reads ‘The Inclusion Dividend’ in the top left corner and has the RNIB logo in the right. The whole room has a purple glow from the backdrop.
September 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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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.
'Reminder: book my little one's eye test.' An eye chart with letters in descending size with a blue background.
September 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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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
The Booker Prize shortlist books. Four are on top of stool with a mustard coloured cushion, with two above resting on a Victorian-style radiator. The spines of the books are visible. The titles and authors are The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller, Flesh by David Szaley, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits, Flashlight by Susan Choi, and Audition by Katie Kitamaru.
September 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Sometimes all you need is a little reminder. That's why we're here.

rnib.in/AccessibleSocialMediaGuide
“Little Miss Social Media Accessibility.” A character akin to the Little Miss and Mr series smiles proudly into the camera. She has blonde hair, a purple body with a thumbs up icon on her belly and holds a phone in one hand because she’s ready to capture content or reply to a comment.
September 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Since it’s National Eye Health Week, it’s a good time to remind you 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 problems with your vision and don't need glasses.

Have you booked yours?
“It’s recommended to have an eye test at least every two years”. A yellow graphic with black text. Below is an image of a calendar with ‘Eye test!’ circled on 25 September.
September 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Hey, we're the RNIB Social Media Team and yes we can be friends x
"Unfortunately I do love: - descriptive alt text on thirst traps - braille menus at my fave restaurant - respect for my guide dog - other ‘Royal’ charities - accessible telly - when allies call out ableism - decluttered pavements - a boop with my guide dog while watching the telly on the sofa " In the background, a film photo of Jeremy Allen White laying on an orange sofa on a rooftop in New York City. He's only wearing pale Calvin Klein jeans. His toned physique is partially covered by the things we love. One of his arms is draped delicately over his forehead, his trademark curly hair poking through the gaps, as he tilts his head and looks directly into the camera.
September 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Hey @wateraid.bsky.social, important info like this needs to be accessible to everyone.

Next time you upload an image, just click the alt text button and describe the image (including any text), like we’ve done here.

If you’d like to chat about making your content accessible, drop us a message.
Statement from WaterAid reads “By continuing to cut aid funding in the face of a global water crisis, the UK government is failing to listen to both the science and the will of the British people. A new World Meteorological Organisation report, released today, confirms that the earth’s water cycle is spiralling, causing catastrophic floods and relentless droughts. This is threatening food, energy, health, and human security worldwide – and costing billions of dollars and lives. Yet the UK Government continues to cut it's spending on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene year on year, in direct opposition to the will of the UK public who annually rank access to water as their top priority for aid spending. The Labour government has little time to reverse this damaging trend if it wants to retain credibility at home or influence abroad - millions of lives, and the UK’s global reputation, are on the line." Tim Wainwright, CE of WaterAid UK WaterAid (logo)
September 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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“Its so important people can get access to support they need in the way they need it in what is a very sighted world.”

Take Charmaine’s advice and complete our survey to help us make sure people can get that support: http://bit.ly/4251Rt5
“If you have lived experience of sight loss or work in the sector, please take part in our survey so we can make sure future generations of people with sight loss have what they need to thrive.” Charmaine walks down the street in a white jacket, grey t-shirt and blue jeans while using a white cane. Charmaine has short, brown, curly hair.
September 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM