Safety. Dignity. Confidence.
Working with blind and visually impaired people to make everyday life safer, more inclusive and full of possibility.
Seen. Recognised. Respected.
A distinctive jacket can open a conversation. Dignity shapes what happens next.
Distinctive jackets.
Reflective raincoats.
Practical safety, designed to be recognised. Our blue jackets and raincoats carry reflective strips and a distinctive symbol associated with blindness and visual impairment.
A clear cue to recognise, communicate respectfully and ask before offering help. Designed to support the wearer’s independence and choices.
The whole purpose
Being seen is only the beginning.
Safety matters. So do the freedom to choose, the confidence to try and the chance to belong. FRST brings these parts of everyday inclusion together.
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Everyday safety
Practical support that helps people be recognised and approached with respect — including distinctive reflective jackets and raincoats.
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Participation and confidence
Backing opportunities to learn, play and take part, working with community partners and respecting people’s interests and choices.
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Understanding and inclusion
Public conversations, FRST EXPLAINS and real stories that make blindness and accessibility easier to understand — with people, not assumptions, at the centre.
The mission, in real life
Different moments. A shared purpose.
Sport, learning, community experiences and practical safety can all create space for people to participate on their own terms. These are examples of the work — not the limits of the mission.
February 2025 · Partner activity
Confidence in action
At a partner-led self-defence workshop, FRST contributed activity clothing. It was one practical way to support people taking part.
Community experience
Choice, care and community
An outing arranged for Kumudben residents at Three By Subby celebrated personal style, conversation and choice.
Sport and participation
Every move belongs
FRST supported a chess competition with Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute — backing interests, skills and participation beyond safety gear.
Everyday recognition
A practical signal. A respectful response.
Our distinctive blue jackets and raincoats combine reflective strips with an inclusive symbol. They give sighted people a cue to slow down, communicate clearly and ask whether assistance is wanted.
The gear supports recognition. It does not replace a cane, mobility skills or the wearer’s own decisions.
A documented baseline
Real contributions. Clearly counted.
50
partner-acknowledged contributions and initiatives
2,615
jackets acknowledged in partner records
2,559
raincoats acknowledged in partner records
Conservative baseline from partner acknowledgments reviewed on 26 October 2026. Gear counts are items, not unique people, and include partner handovers. The 50 contributions and initiatives include support for partner activities; they are not 50 events solely organised by FRST. Additional activities and unresolved records are excluded. Explore our impact.
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