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Kirsten Roberts @krob0816.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
@timdixon82.bsky.social i heard your piece on today's #DoubleTap about smartlocks. Would be interested to find out more.
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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Through our partnership with Tesco, blind and low-vision customers can now connect directly with Tesco support agents through the Be My Eyes Service Directory, getting real-time assistance when they need it! 💙
Blue promotional graphic with the Be My Eyes logo and a testimonial.

Text at the top:
“be my eyes”

In the white rounded rectangle, the text reads:
“Today I used Be My Eyes on my Oakley Meta glasses to get help while shopping at my local Tesco Express, and the experience was absolutely brilliant. The Tesco agent guided me around the store and provided incredible support. I wouldn’t hesitate to use it again.”

At the bottom:
“Kerry
Be My Eyes User From The UK”
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The Seeing Dogs Alliance @seeing-dogs.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Meet the new recruits: www.facebook.com/share/p/1D3buXZXia…
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Assistance Dogs International @adiintl.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Thank you @Waymo: "For people who travel with assistance dogs, Waymo provides a reliable transportation option that helps remove barriers to everyday travel and unlocks greater access to work, healthcare, education, and the people and places that matter most." #BetterTogether
A couple stand with an assistance dog between them in front of a Wayno car
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Visionary - Linking sight loss charities @visionaryuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Support for blind and partially sighted people across East Lancashire has been safeguarded by Galloways who have officially completed the transfer of services from Accrington and District Blind Society (ADBS) which has sadly been formally dissolved. Read more: ow.ly/5GFB50ZvMOr
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Galloways Completes Transition of East Lancashire Services Following Successful Partnership - Visionary
Galloways has officially completed the transfer of services from Accrington and District Blind Society (ADBS), marking the successful conclusion of a partnership that has safeguarded support for blind and partially...
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Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Previously, we highlighted the #Braille on the 2026 Winter Paralympic medals, and now, for the first time, the 2026 #CommonwealthGames taking place in Glasgow, Scotland also feature braille on their medals! 🏅 bit.ly/4wpxvPc
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Glasgow Commonwealth Games make history after debuting first-ever braille-designed medals
The 2026 Commonwealth Games organisers unveiled a unique feature with medals designed with braille and tactile elements, marking a historic step toward inclusivity at the quadrennial sporting event.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Just two days left to let us know how you feel about self-driving taxis. 🤖 This innovative service is expected to start a public UK pilot in London soon. Whether pro or against, your views can help RNIB in working with industry and the UK Government to make journeys accessible: rnib.in/sdv-survey
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Microsoft Forms
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RNIB Cymru @rnibcymru.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We want to hear about your experiences of vision rehabilitation services - the good, bad and non-existent. Your experiences will shape the campaign and help decision makers understand the life-changing impact of vision rehabilitation services. Take the survey today: bit.ly/4yt7Q9J
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
For screen readers to recognize headings, heading text can't just be body text or normal text that's been made to look bigger and bolder. It must be formatted as a heading. In Microsoft Word and Google Docs, this can be done in the styles box. In HTML, use the tags h1 through h6.
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The Seeing Dogs Alliance @seeing-dogs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
New seeing dog puppy Kim. www.facebook.com/share/p/1QFJrsZeZP…
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The Seeing Dogs Alliance @seeing-dogs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Lead on magazine June 2026 here seeingdogs.org.uk/lead-on-june-2026
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
📰 School of Law academic in the news! 💷 Dr Federica Casano is quoted in openDemocracy on how Palantir is benefiting from millions of pounds of tax deductions in the UK. 🔗 Check it out 👇 tinyurl.com/4rn4a3yc @cblpleeds.bsky.social
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Exclusive: How Palantir harvested millions in UK tax breaks
In 2024, Palantir’s effective tax rate was just 8%, far less than the usual 25%, despite £25.3m of pre-tax profits
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British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
This July marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme Often remembered through military history, these newspapers reveal the human stories behind one of the deadliest battles of the First World War
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Living Streets has been campaigning to kick pavement parking to the kerb for over 50 years. Today we're hearing that pavement parking is being encouraged by local authorities, and we're working hard to continue to push for change. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2k4qp…
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Pavement parking allowed by half of councils in England
Disability charities say the practice makes streets harder to navigate for wheelchair users and people with limited sight.
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greencentaur.bsky.social @greencentaur.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
DATA CENTERS: THE TRUTH "A big employer who uses the water of 50,000 people - which only hires about ten people - is not an employer. They are an extraction."
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Did you hear Living Streets on @bbc5live.bsky.social this morning? Callers were concerned that over half of councils in England are putting parking spaces on pavements, with few planning to stop. Should cars be able to park on pavements? Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002z76n
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Nicky Campbell - Fare's fair: are buses working for you? Plus when did it become ok to park on pavements? - BBC Sounds
Fare's fair: are buses working for you? Plus when did it become ok to park on pavements?
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Alt text should be as long as it needs to be in order to effectively describe the content. In some cases, this will be a few phrases. In other cases, it will take a few more sentences. Aim to be as efficient as possible without leaving out key details.
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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Robert Jenrick was caught saying “well, that was a waste of time” during the end of a Good Morning Britain interview.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Burnham off to a positive start with his early cost of living announcements. Big difference to Starmer's 'things will get worse before they get better' messaging www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Burnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2
Measure to cost more than £500m, with money allocated to allow devolved nations to do the same
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Visably @visably.org.uk · 22/07/2026
It's a big day in our small charity’s history. A huge welcome to Visably – and a new era for the charity that was British Wireless for the Blind Fund. We exist to give our community the right tech, and confidence that changes everything. www.visably.org.uk/about-us/new... [1/5]
Ian and his wife Pat sit smiling at their garden table. He’s wearing a jacket with the crest of his beloved Bristol Rovers on it. In his hands is the pocket radio Visably gave Ian to help him stay in the stands with his footie family in the stadium that has become his second home. At the bottom right is the new Visably logo.
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Transport Action Network @transportaction.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Does your council allow / encourage pavement parking? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Pavement parking allowed by half of councils in England
Disability charities say the practice makes streets harder to navigate for wheelchair users and people with limited sight.
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The Seeing Dogs Alliance @seeing-dogs.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Seeing dog Quell: www.facebook.com/share/p/1YSFAxnwhr…
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The Seeing Dogs Alliance @seeing-dogs.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Here are pictures of three of our youngest puppies #SDA#SeeingDogs www.facebook.com/share/p/18xdBbkS79…
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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 15/05/2026
This is brilliant...... “Tommy Robinson’s far right march has unwittingly raised over £100k for refugees. “Over 2,000 of you have chipped in to make tomorrow’s far right march the biggest sponsored walk for refugees EVER.”
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Charity turns Tommy Robinson far-right march into 'sponsored walk for refugees'
A charity have managed to turn an upcoming Tommy Robinson-backed march into a huge refugee fundraiser in a genius move.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Interesting intervention from the Green Party's former leader
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Veronica Lewis, M.Ed. 👩‍🦯 @veron4ica.com · 16/05/2026
I started learning how to use VoiceOver on iPad in 2018 after a blind friend said that my struggles with visual fatigue were obvious to everyone but me. Almost eight years later, I refreshed my post on using VoiceOver with low vision to include even more tips! veroniiiica.com/how-to-use-v...
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How To Use VoiceOver With Low Vision On IPad | Veroniiiica
Helpful features for learning to use VoiceOver with low vision on an iPad, and tips for pairing VoiceOver with large print and visual access
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
‘So much homework and reading has been migrated on to screens without anybody thinking about the consequences,’ says children’s laureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social, reflecting on why fewer children are reading for pleasure – and how to turn this trend around
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Frank Cottrell-Boyce on reading and schools accelerating screen use
The outgoing children’s laureate talks about the reasons for the decline in reading for pleasure, screens stealing children’s time and the government’s plan for a new reading test
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Disability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
The government should halt its cuts and reforms to Access to Work and commission new research to show exactly how important the scheme is to the disabled people who rely on it to stay working, according to a new report. #AccessToWork #DWP www.disabilitynewsservice.com/government-m...
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Government ‘must listen’ to new report which calls for DWP to research importance of Access to Work
The government should halt its cuts and reforms to Access to Work and commission new research to show exactly how important the scheme is to the disabled people who rely on it to stay working, acco…
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Natalya D @natalyad.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I know a few self employed people at 2 years and some who are traditionally employed who get kicked from pillar to post and it's into 2 years and counting territory still no support. I'm having to prepare my students to graduate with this badness and try and help them plan ahead around it.
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The Seeing Dogs Alliance @seeing-dogs.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Sadie is now a working Seeing Dog www.facebook.com/share/p/1CySUwqo8J…
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Emmatyville □ feet @scary-lil-emma.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
If you ever wanted a reason to donate & support the Good Law Project, this would be good one.
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EveryDoctor @everydoctor.org.uk · 18/04/2026
Who really has the ear of the government? We’ve tracked over £100,000 in donations from private healthcare lobbyists straight to Labour’s front bench. Help us go further and uncover the truth. Crowdfunder link in bio!
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The Seeing Dogs Alliance @seeing-dogs.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Here is the link to the most recent Lead On magazine from March 2026. seeingdogs.org.uk/lead-on-magazine-…
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RNIB Connect Radio @rnibradio.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
A payment card that is accessible to blind and partially sighted? RNIB Connect Radio's Hywel Davies hears about the accessibility features of the TaluCard, including biometric pairing, tactility, and access to real-time payment information.
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Making Payments More Accessible With The TaluCard
A new type of accessible payment card could be making its way to your pocket very soon. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the TaluCard.
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The Seeing Dogs Alliance @seeing-dogs.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
When Brunny visited The Brunswick #SeeingDogs#SDA#Fundraising #WorkingDogs www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby…
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Brilliant speech from @zackpolanski.bsky.social - investing in climate, stopping the boats thro safe & legal routes, introducing a wealth tax on the very wealthiest, challenging privatisation, building community & spreading a #PoliticsOfHope @greenparty.org.uk #gpconf
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Bloodaxe Books @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Poet and broadcaster @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social paid tribute to poet and dramatist Tony Harrison on BBC Radio 4's Last Word (from 7:52). Bloodaxe's tribute is on our website page below: www.bloodaxebooks.com/news?article... www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, Dame Jane Goodall, Tony Harrison, Lord Menzies Campbell, Danny Thompson
Matthew Bannister on a primatologist, a poet, a politician and a bass player.
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RNIB Connect Radio @rnibradio.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
"It's just a safe therapeutic space." Charity RNIB are launching new support groups for blind and partially sighted people run by qualified counsellors. The groups will help connect those with shared experience and our Hywel Davies has been hearing more.
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New RNIB Support Groups Available
RNIB are launching a new series of support groups run by qualified counsellors. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the benefits of sharing your story.
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RNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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: 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.
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dwilliamsuk.bsky.social @dwilliamsuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Thankyou everyone who has helped to celebrate #Braille200 through 2025. Braille is not just a code; it is a literacy system, a cultural achievement of blind people worldwide. Like sign languages, it embodies identity, dignity, and community. Braille is an early example of #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
A must-read #MyBlindStory x #MyPerkinsBrailler collab about the power of #braille! Christina and her childhood #brailler were reunited after decades apart - the same tool that helped her read and write in school now supports her work at the NWGA Center for Independent Living #BlindNewWorld
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From the classroom to the corner office: reuniting with my Perkins Brailler – BlindNewWorld
Christina mourned the loss of her beloved Perkins Brailler - until a chance encounter years later brought it back to her.
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Curling up with a good book this weekend? If you're using a Kindle, look for improved #accessibility features that make reading easier and more enjoyable for folks who are #blind and #VisuallyImpaired. 📚 #BlindNewWorld (Story via Good eReader ⬇️)
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Amazon is focusing on accessibility for Kindle books - Good e-Reader
Amazon is prioritizing new accessibility features for vision disorders.
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
📣Why Disabled people's lived experience must be at the heart of welfare reform "Reforms are being designed about us, not with us. They are shaped by people who rarely reflect the communities they legislate for" - DR UK CEO, Kamran Mallick Read on 👇 www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk/feature/into...
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Into Perspective: Why must disabled people's views be at the heart of welfare reform?
In this issue’s Into Perspective, CMM looks at why the lived experience of disabled people should be at the heart of welfare reform.
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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Has anyone seen Keir Starmer's spine, presumably the far-right are using it as back scratcher? Farage's single greatest asset is, without a shadow of a doubt, Kier Starmer and a Labour party so utterly obsessed with mollifying extreme right-wing sentiments they have lost the ability to function.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 26/08/2025
Migrants didn't cut council funding. Migrants didn't cut NHS funding. Migrants didn't close youth centres. Migrants didn't sell off council houses. Migrants aren't filling our rivers with sewage. Farage and co. will tell you to point the finger at migrants. Don't fall for it.
MIGRANTS AREN'T THE PROBLEM
INEQUALITY IS
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Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
No10 spokesman not prepared to criticise anything about Farage speech today. Not his description of "invasion", not his prediction that the UK on brink of civil war, not plans to pay the Taliban or Iran to take back migrants, or indeed to rule out doing so themselves.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
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Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
The road sign which keeps getting stolen #Derbyshire 🔗: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds...
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The road sign which keeps getting stolen - BBC Sounds
The sign for Knob Lane in Belper has been stolen a number of times.
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The Seeing Dogs Alliance @seeing-dogs.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Free run time for Quell and Brunny! #SeeingDogs#NationalDogDay www.facebook.com/share/p/16Ecm5temX…
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Assistance Dogs International @adiintl.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
It's #internationaldogday! This is a great opportunity to say thank you to all the incredible dogs our members work so hard to train so that they can help people who need them. Our latest statistics show we have over 28,300 #assistancedog teams across the world. #lifechangers
A yellow labrador assistance dog puppy in a frame with the words Thank You To All the Amazing Assistance Dogs
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