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RNIB Scotland Press Office

All press releases issued by RNIB Scotland are listed below. Links to news stories are also frequently posted on our Facebook page.

For further information about these, or for comment on other news stories concerning sight loss, please contact:

Ian Brown
Telephone: 0131 652 3164
Mobile: 07918 053 952
Email: ian.brown@rnib.org.uk

RNIB Scotland press releases

56 miles in 13 hours!

RNIB Scotland employee Hazel McFarlane is aiming to complete a grueling 56-mile run in aid of the Ayrshire Vision Appeal on 18 February 2013. Find out more about Hazel's story and our Ayrshire Vision appeal.

Sounding out the Glasgow Film Festival on audio-description

The Glasgow Film Festival opens on February 14, but just how accessible can an event whose motto is 'cinema for all' be - 6 February 2013.

RNIB wins concessions on key disability benefit

The Government has unveiled its regulations concerning the introduction of Personal Independence Payments - 13 December 2012.

'The Arts Gallery' makes its debut on air.

Our Insight Radio station launches a new weekly programme today to increase access to the arts for people with sight loss - 10 December 2012.

Appeal launched for Ayrshire vision support service.

RNIB Scotland wants to raise £150,000 to continue its vital work with people newly diagnosed with sight loss - 5 December 2012.

Contact: ian.brown@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 31 January 2013