Our dedicated Policy Team work with blind and partially sighted people to campaign for positive change.
There are an estimated 183,000 people living in Scotland today with significant sight loss. The number of people living with sight loss is set to increase by 30,000 over the next 10 years.
Our dedicated policy team work with blind and partially sighted people to influence government and key decision-makers on the issues that matter the most.
We're passionate about making sure laws and policies and are shaped by people impacted by sight conditions. To do this, we work with visually impaired people to empower them to have their voices heard.
Want to take action? Find out more about our campaigns below and how you can get involved.
Accessible venues
Accessible venues are essential to ensure people with visual impairment can enjoy events, concerts and performances.
Pave The Way
Did you know some train stations in Scotland don't have tactile paving?
New Eye Hospital
We’re calling for access to quality eye healthcare for everyone living in Scotland.
Accessible Streets
Accessible streets are vital to ensure blind and partially sighted people can travel safely and independently.
Fair Rail Campaign
We're calling for free rail travel across Scotland for companions of those with a National (Scotland) Concessionary Travel for Blind Persons card.
Accessible Food Labelling
Working with Oban and District Access Panel and Disability Equality Scotland, we have launched a Scottish Parliament petition urging the Scottish Government to create a statutory duty for businesses and retailers to provide braille labels on food pro