Our campaigns
Latest campaign updates
As the voice of blind and partially sighted people, EBU is constantly advocating to promote the rights of our communities across Europe. Check our latest advocacy work and stay tuned.
EBU activities
EBU Visits UNSS in Bratislava
A delegation from the European Blind Union (EBU) spent two days in Bratislava in May 2026, visiting the Union of the Blind and Partially Sighted of Slovakia (UNSS) for a programme of working sessions, partner presentations, and cultural exchanges.
Braille Working Group: Use your braille display like a pro!
From January to April, the braille Working Group of EBU organised four online table talks on using braille displays more efficiently.
Members Webinar: Get to Know the Future Host of the EBU General Assembly
The EBU interactive Members Webinar series continues this June with a special edition: an opportunity to discover the Swiss Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (sfb) and to get a first glimpse of the organisation that will welcome the next EBU General Assembly to Zurich in October 2027.
Diversity Committee: EBU Develops New Code of Conduct to Promote Inclusion and Respect
The European Blind Union (EBU), through the work of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEIC), is currently preparing a draft EBU Code of Conduct aimed at strengthening a respectful, inclusive, accessible and collaborative environment across all EBU activities and structures.
Leadership Exchange Committee: Annual meeting in Croatia
The Leadership Exchange Committee (LEC) is now just a matter of weeks away from its highly anticipated annual gathering. This year's meeting will be graciously hosted by our Croatian colleagues, who are simultaneously marking a landmark milestone: the 80th anniversary of the Croatian Union of the Blind, held in Zagreb. Around 30 participants will converge in the historic city of Pula for what is set to be a rich and productive few days of exchange, reflection, and forward planning at the executive level of EBU member organisations.
News from EBU members
ONCE’s update on the progress of the campaign on accessible labelling at European level
EBU's Spanish Member, ONCE, has shared the latest developments in accessible labelling.
Over 48,000 call for action as RNIB’s largest-ever petition highlights delays in vision rehabilitation
More than 48,000 people have signed the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s Out of Sight petition, marking the largest petition in RNIB’s history and sending a strong public signal about the urgency of access to vision rehabilitation services.
Accessibility
Handy Technology tip from Vision Ireland: Kindle assistive reader
Many blind people love listening to audio books. However, from time to time, a book simply isn’t available as an audio book. Check out this work around what the Technology team at Vision Ireland have found.
Coming events
Upcoming EBU meetings and public events
Check out our list of upcoming EBU meetings and public events.