We're so excited the HiVis fortnight has started. For 2 weeks, we celebrate all that #libraries do to make their collections and services accessible to blind and partially sighted people and people with a print disability. Check out the hashtag #HiVis to find out more! #A11y
ALT Logo with blocks in different colours (black, yellow, orange, brown, pink). Text says #HiVis / readingsight.org.uk / 1 to 14 June 2026.
ALT The image is a digital advertisement with a yellow background. At the top, bold black text reads, "Discover reading in ways that work for you." Below, smaller red text encourages visiting a library or visiting a website for more information. The URL "libraries.lbbd.gov.uk" is presented in large black text. At the bottom, three logos are aligned. The left logo for HiVis is colorful with overlapping circles in pink, blue, yellow, and green and includes "1 - 14 June 2026." The center logo reads "GO ALL IN. National Year of Reading 2026" in a bold, black design. On the right, the Barking & Dagenham logo appears in black and red text.
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#HiVisFortnight
Did you know that your local library has lots of different ways to enjoy books? This #HiVisFortnight we want to help you #GoAllIn with our accessible formats.
Click the link below to explore our online catalogue!
better.org.uk/library/catalo…
ALT The image is a promotional banner featuring several logos and symbols related to reading and libraries. At the top, the text reads "Libraries for all. Reading for all." Below this, there are three icons: an audiobook with headphones, an open book, and a sound symbol, illustrating accessibility and diverse formats of reading materials. Beneath these icons, the text in red advises, "Visit your local library or discover more online at," followed by the website address "libraries.lbbd.gov.uk" in bold black letters. At the bottom, there are three logos: the colourful HiVis Campaign logo with overlapping circles, the "Go All In" logo with text indicating "National Year of Reading 2026," and the Barking & Dagenham logo, with the words "Barking & Dagenham" and a stylised ampersand.
Join our friendly groups for blind or visually impaired residents at Barking & Dagenham Libraries!
- Braille Buddies
- VIPERS
- Macular Society Support Group
Visit your local library or discover more online at: bit.ly/VisualImpairments#HiVis#BDLibraries#LibrariesForAll
Join our Braille Buddies group - a friendly braille-learning group!
📍 Dagenham Library and Family Hub
🗓️ Every Friday (except the last Friday of the month)
⏰ 10.30am-12.30pm
Visit your local library or discover more online at: bit.ly/VisualImpairments#HiVis#BDLibraries
ALT The image is an informative flyer for "Braille Buddies," a friendly braille-learning group. At the top center, bold text reads "Braille Buddies," followed by a description stating that the group is aimed at beginners. Below this, it mentions that meetings are held every Friday, except the last Friday of the month, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Dagenham Library and Family Hub. On the left, there is an illustration of a person with short hair and sunglasses, using a braille book. On the right, there is a simple black outline of a calendar with braille dots. At the bottom-left, red text provides a link for additional information. Various logos appear at the bottom: "HiVis" surrounded by colorful circles, "GO ALL IN" with a National Year of Reading 2026 tag, and a "Barking & Dagenham" logo.
During #HiVis Fortnight, Barking & Dagenham Libraries are proud to support people with visual and print impairments by promoting accessible reading, inclusive library services & community support for all.
Find out more: bit.ly/VisualImpairments@ReadingSight#BDLibraries#GoAllIn
During this National Year of Reading it's time to Go All In! And with a range of resources including large print books, audio books, books in braille and eBooks as well as our Listening Lincs service and Access mobiles, everyone can experience the joy of reading #GoAllIn#HiVis
We're heading into the final few days of the #HiVis Fortnight, a celebration of accessible library services for blind and partially sighted patrons. Libraries are for everyone. #LoveLibraries#BookTwitter
Celebrating 10 amazing years of Braille Buddies at Barking & Dagenham Libraries!
Listen to incredible volunteer Abiola Olabody reflecting on a decade of friendship, inclusion, & community support for visually impaired residents. 👏
bit.ly/VisualImpairments#HiVis#BDLibraries
Libraries are for everyone.
As part of #HiVis Fortnight, we’re highlighting the importance of accessible reading & inclusive services that help people stay connected to books, information & community.
Discover online libraries.lbbd.gov.uk or visit local library
#BDLibraries
ALT The image is a promotional graphic on a white background, emphasizing accessible reading at local libraries. At the top, in bold black text, it states, "From audiobooks to large print books, discover accessible reading at your local library." Below, in red text, it reads, "Visit your local library or discover more online at." This is followed by a bold black text URL, "libraries.lbbd.gov.uk." At the bottom of the image are three logos. On the left, the HiVis Fortnight logo features colorful overlapping circles in cyan, magenta, orange, and green, with "HiVis" in a bold white font on a navy background. In the middle, the "Go All In" logo is in black, with text under an arrow shape reading "National Year of Reading 2026." On the right, the logo of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is in black text with a red ampersand.
Celebrating 10 amazing years of Braille Buddies at Barking & Dagenham Libraries!
A wonderful celebration with cake, food, friendship and community.
Here’s to many more years of inclusion, connection and accessible reading 👏
bit.ly/VisualImpairments#HiVis#BDLibraries
ALT A group of people is seated around a large rectangular table in a well-lit room with white walls and a wooden floor. There are approximately fourteen individuals, each sitting on colorful chairs, some smiling at the camera. Among the attendees, there are a mix of men and women, varying in age. On the table, there are several disposable coffee cups, and a hand sanitizer bottle is also visible. A large television screen is mounted on the wall in the background, and there are some wall-mounted storage units and a window on the left side of the room.
We’re celebrating groups like VIPERS and Braille Buddies, helping visually impaired residents connect through friendship, support and accessible reading.
Thank you to Ray for sharing his experience.
bit.ly/VisualImpairments#HiVis#BDLibraries@ReadingSight
This #HiVis fortnight we’re celebrating our fantastic Outreach Library team. If you have accessibility needs, we’re able to visit you! You can borrow audiobooks, books, DVDs through the service, eBooks eAudio 📖 More info: bit.ly/2VtJoCH or call 020 8319 5875 📚
Our libraries are recognising #HiVis fortnight from 1-14 June!
Newbattle Library has a great range of Visually Impaired resources, including a wonderful group that meets every fortnight.
Contact the library: ow.ly/fkCq50Z8nnP
More info: ow.ly/AKQs50Z8nnQ
ALT Group of five people standing around a display table with informational posters and books in a well-lit library. They are members of the Visually Impaired group at Newbattle Library, and are showing off a table with accessible reading formats on it.
ALT Poster with arrow pointing right towards Newbattle Library for visually impaired resources for HiVis 2026.
ALT Newbattle Library poster showing what Visually Impaired resources are available. They offers free audiobooks, e-books, large print books, CDs, and art workshops during school holidays. Plus a fortnightly group.
Every #LEGO Braille brick has a braille character on it and with more than 100 activities available, this set means that visually impaired children have the opportunity to learn braille through play.
The set will be available to borrow from Orkney Library & Archive shortly.
It's #HiVis fortnight; an annual campaign to promote library services and technologies that assist people living with visual impairment.
The latest newest addition to our collection of assistive items is this brand new set of #LEGO Braille Bricks, sent from our friends @RNIB❤️
ALT A collage of photographs of Braille Lego bricks in a tub.
It's HiVis fortnight! #HiVis2026 focuses on making reading accessible, particularly for individuals who are blind or have sight loss.
Come along to Cleadon Park Library from 1-2:30pm today for an eBook, eAudio, enews & Magazines drop in. Find out how you can use them
Mae bron i ddwy filiwn o bobl ddall a rhannol olwg yn y DU. Mae #HiVis yn ymgyrch flynyddol sy'n annog llyfrgelloedd i hyrwyddo argaeledd fformatau darllen hygyrch i bobl â nam ar y golwg. Cliciwch yma i ddarganfod mwy: readingsight.org.uk/accessib…
ALT [Logo HiVis gyda'r testun canlynol: #HiVis, readingsight.org.uk, HiVis 1-14 Mehefin 2026]