Blindness and visual-impairment10 hrs agoSmart glasses giving visually impaired more independenceWith smart glasses facing bans, we meet a partially sighted man who relies on them for independence.10 hrs ago10 hrs ago'Smart glasses let other people see for me'Severely sight-impaired Ian Torrie, from Mablethorpe, says the AI glasses have transformed his life.10 hrs ago2 days agoBraille device could remove barriers to scienceA Bristol-made device displays complex data in braille, helping blind people study and work in STEM.2 days ago5 days agoBlind woman urges PM to ban floating bus stopsMarilyn Lant says floating bus stops are dangerous as she does not know when cyclists are coming.5 days ago6 days ago'People call them pervert glasses': Blind users fear smart glasses backlashFraser Fleming says the stigma is having a negative effect on anyone wearing them, including visually-impaired people.6 days ago7 days agoRed light jumping cyclists offered film over fineCyclists caught riding through reds may now get the option of watching an educational film instead of a fine. 7 days ago8 days agoAudio bus displays a 'game changer' says blind manHugh Spence says taking part in a test bus journey feels like he has been "listened to". 8 days ago13 Oct 2026Campaigners call on PM to scrap floating bus stopsAbout 300 disability groups have called for the bus stop design to be scrapped over safety concerns.13 Oct 202612 Oct 2026Audio guides for blind come to railway stationsThe guides help passengers familiarise themselves with station and train layouts before they travel.12 Oct 2026...