News - RNIB Scotland

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

Blue Brazil backs Read for RNIB campaign

Cowdenbeath FC has lent its support to a drive to highlight the dearth of books published in accessible formats - 12 November 2011.

Don't let the light fade from Diwali, says RNIB Scotland

Raising awareness of sight loss among this year's Diwali celebrations in Glasgow.

Dr Jekyll does 'good turn' for readers with sight loss

The Edinburgh Robert Louis Stevenson Society holds a relay-reading of the author's classic spine-chiller in support of 'Read for RNIB' campaign - 27 October 2011

New telephone helpline will reduce the isolation for people with sight loss in West Lothian

RNIB Scotland has joined forces with NHS Lothian and West Lothian Council to launch the new, freephone service - 14 October 2011.

Artistic display puts public in touch with sight loss

RNIB Scotland has organised an exhibition of tactile paintings by young people with sight loss in Edinburgh - 2 September 2011

Last updated: 31 January 2013

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