When a child is diagnosed with a vision impairment, like baby Jimmy on EastEnders, there will be difficult times and conflicting emotions. But ultimately, with the right support, any child can thrive.

Love to get lost in a good story? The twists and turns don't come to an end with sight loss. Talking books is an accessible library, in multiple formats, unearthing a world of knowledge. Your donations help make it happen:

Leading braille artist Clarke Reynolds, aka Mr Dot, teams up with @PepitaCoffee in partnership with @FatboySlim to create the UK’s first braille coffee tin. If you’re also a coffee lover, get yours from our online shop ☕

Adding alt text, it's iconic. Being descriptive, adding context. 🎵.

England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was told by doctors that she shouldn't play sports. Now, she’s one of the @Lionesses heroes 👏.

RT @sightlessKombat: (1/) Was able to do two fantastic things this weekend, all thanks to #audioDescription!.1. Watch the #Lionesses win….

Before you post that emoji, ask yourself: does it mean something else? Because emojis have layered meanings. Check Emojipedia before you accidentally panic HR. Keep it cheeky, but know what you're saying. Literally.

There haven't been any new disability-related emojis since 2019, when things like guide dogs and people with canes were released 🦮🧑‍🦯. Tell us, what other disability-related emojis do you wish existed?. #WorldEmojiDay

Brilliant representation in this documentary on @TheBlindPoetX for BBC One's Our Lives series.

You can find more info and practical guides to the updated Accessible Information Standard, for blind and partially sighted people, and NHS and social care staff, here: 7/7.

We’re also supporting a number of NHS services across England in meeting the communication needs of their blind and partially sighted patients. 6/7.

To get this change moving, we’re reminding all NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) of their responsibilities under the Standard. ICBs commission health and care services for their local areas. 5/7.

The updated Standard must be implemented across NHS and social care, with full support from the Department of Health and Social Care. Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock must prioritise further strengthening of the Standard and make it mandatory under the Health and Care Act. 4/7.

While these are welcome improvements, there're still some major barriers to delivering the Standard:. - inadequate NHS and social care IT systems.- staff training is limited and isn't mandatory.- no routine oversight of implementation from NHS England, the DHSC or the CQC 3/7

The updated Standard now requires NHS services to regularly check that patients’ communication needs are up to date and being met. And NHS and social care organisations have increased responsibilities to oversee accessible information being put into practice. 2/7

NHS England has published the updated Accessible Information Standard, which mandates NHS and social care services in England to provide information to blind and partially sighted people in a way they can read. It's a step forward - here's what's improved:. #MyInfoMyWay 1/7

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Breaking news: Oasis has released Roll With Alt Text. Here's a first look.

If you're the parent of a child with vision impairment, we can give you the advice and support you need on eye health, education, care and connecting you with other parents. To chat with us, call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk.

If you’re the parent or carer of a child with vision impairment, we can give you the advice and support you need, like putting you in touch with your local ECLO. Give our Helpline a call on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk. 4/4.