Close your eyes and think for a moment about all the information that you read in a normal day.
Keep your eyes closed. Now imagine that you could no longer read any of that information…
When you lose your sight, reading everything - from a cash machine screen, to a bus map, to the 'use by' date on food - can become impossible.
Find out how RNIB's services and technologies help blind and partially sighted people to get the information they need to find their lives again.
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Health: hear Mark from Norwich talk about managing his medication and find out more about our x-pil service
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Travel: watch Diane explain how talking bus stops help her get around Brighton and Hove
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Money: hear Mark from Colchester talk about why he supports our cash machine campaign and get involved
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Shopping: watch Rosemary talk about how our products and projects make everything from prices to recipes accessible.
Read our 2011 Lost for words report, with the latest statistics and stories about sight loss and reading.
Your support is vital. Below are just a few examples of how you can help thousands of blind and partially sighted people find their life again.