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About WCB.
Wales Council of the Blind is the umbrella agency representing vision impairment within Wales. We work to campaign, lobby and support the improvement of services for people with sight loss. [Read more...]
Latest news.
Transport for Wales 'Travel Companions' to assist disabled passengers
Rail passengers with a vision impairment can travel around Wales more confidently, thanks to a new initiative by Transport for Wales.
Teams of Travel Companions have been employed at Cardiff, Swansea, Chester, Newport and Shrewsbury stations to help people with additional needs to feel more confident when travelling.
Guide dog owners recently went to Swansea station to meet the Travel Companion team and find out how the new roles would work. You can find out more on their Facebook page (scroll down to entry on 27th April).
Visit the Transport for Wales website to find out more about accessible travel on the network.
RNIB Cymru report reveals 'The Cost of Sight Loss in Wales'
A new report from RNIB Cymru reveals how cost of living increases have had a devastating effect on people with sight loss.
Based on responses to a survey and focus group meetings, 'The Cost of Sight Loss in Wales' shows how rises in unavoidable expenses such as taxis, lighting and support are causing genuine hardship to blind and partially sighted people. The report includes a list of measures that Welsh Government and Local Authorities should take to provide more targeted support.
You can find out more and read the full report here.