Lisburn in Focus

Funded by the Big Lottery Fund under the Safe and Well Programme

We aim to turn the City of Lisburn into a model of Excellence for people with sight loss.

Who will benefit from this project?

This is an exciting and innovative project delivered by three main partners, Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB), Lisburn City Council and Lisburn City Centre Management and funded by the Big Lottery Fund.  It brings together a range of activities to promote the health and well being of people with sight loss in the Lisburn city Council area. 

Retailers and other businesses will benefit too.  They will learn how to make themselves more attractive to people with sight loss and so gain their custom.

Partners

- RNIB

- Lisburn City Council

- Lisburn City Centre Management Ltd;

-Guide Dogs

Activities

Strands in the project will include:

- Home security systems that work through speech and community safety advice

- Inclusive social and cultural events

- Visual awareness training for retailers, entertainment, leisure and public service providers;

- Safer outdoor mobility through a drive to remove pavement hazards;

- The establishment of a navigation network using the React location system;

- The promotion of accessible formats such as large print, audio or Braille.

When will it start?

The project started in November 2009 and we hope to have the grand launch in April 2010. Please visit www.rnib.org.uk for up to date news and events.

Contact Details

If you'd like to learn more, please email Lisburninfocus@rnib.org.uk.