The Reading Sight website is a bank of resources to support anyone with an interest in helping people with sight loss to access reading services.

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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
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🎧 Prefer listening to books? Our libraries offer access to audiobooks and digital resources that support residents with vision and print impairments to enjoy reading in ways that work for them. bit.ly/VisualImpairments #HiVis #BDLibraries #LibrariesForAll @ReadingSight
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Audiobooks are fab! #HiVis #BookTwitter
📚 Did you know? You can access an eAudiobook anywhere! Whether you're commuting, exercising, traveling, or relaxing at home, your next great listen is always just a tap away. 🎧✨ #HiVisFortnight
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Check this out for the #HiVis Fortnight. 💙
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…
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📖 Reading should be accessible to everyone. Discover large print books, audiobooks, eBooks, accessible technology and inclusive library support available through Barking & Dagenham Libraries bit.ly/VisualImpairments. 💜 #HiVis #AccessibleReading #BDLibraries @ReadingSight
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 📚
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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
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Find out more about #Lego Braille Bricks at braillebricks.com/ and you can read more out our services for people living with visual impairment at orkneylibrary.org.uk/service…
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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.
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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❤️
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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
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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…
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