RNIB NI
@rnibni.bsky.social
We're the Royal National Institute of Blind People in Northern Ireland and we support people living with sight loss. Our Profile image shows the text RNIB Northern Ireland on a white background above a pink line with the words see differently beneath.
Tune into That's TV tonight to listen to Joe and Laura talk about the RNIB NI Technology Fair 2026!
Watch That's TV on Freeview channel 7 and Virgin Media channel 159.
Watch That's TV on Freeview channel 7 and Virgin Media channel 159.
October 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Tune into That's TV tonight to listen to Joe and Laura talk about the RNIB NI Technology Fair 2026!
Watch That's TV on Freeview channel 7 and Virgin Media channel 159.
Watch That's TV on Freeview channel 7 and Virgin Media channel 159.
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!
October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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
October 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
@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
October 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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
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
October 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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.
September 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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.
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!
September 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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
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
September 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🚧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
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
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
September 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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
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
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
September 3, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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
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
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: daniel.mccurdy@librariesni.org.uk or Ballymena library on 028 2563 3950
August 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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: daniel.mccurdy@librariesni.org.uk or Ballymena library on 028 2563 3950
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!
August 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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 fiona.joyce@rnib.org.uk or 07514 623182
August 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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 fiona.joyce@rnib.org.uk or 07514 623182
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 fiona.joyce@rnib.org.uk. The more the merrier!
August 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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 fiona.joyce@rnib.org.uk. 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
August 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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
Join us for a session on Accessible technology at the Belfast Apple Store on Wednesday 23 July, 11am. Registration essential. Contact: fiona.joyce@rnib.org.uk or mobile: 07514 623182
July 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Join us for a session on Accessible technology at the Belfast Apple Store on Wednesday 23 July, 11am. Registration essential. Contact: fiona.joyce@rnib.org.uk 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.
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.
June 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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.
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.
June 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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.”
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.”
June 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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.”
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
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
May 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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
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-...
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May 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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
May 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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
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 campaignsni@rnib.org.uk.
April 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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 campaignsni@rnib.org.uk.