Press releases 2012

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Email: pressoffice@rnib.org.uk

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RNIB Group calls on blind and partially sighted people to help shape future direction of its work

RNIB press release regarding its upcoming strategy consultation

RNIB response to social care white paper

RNIB press release regarding RNIB response to social care white paper.

RNIB Sunshine House School unveiled as Sainsbury's South Ruislip new Local Charity partner

RNIB press release regarding RNIB Sunshine House School being chosen as Sainsbury's South Ruislip's charity partner

Councils need to act smarter and quicker to stop blind people tipping into isolation and depression

RNIB press release regarding the launch of the report "Quick wins and missed opportunities - : How local authorities can work with blind and partially sighted people to build a better future"

Liverpool sight loss support centre to be officially opened by 'blindfolded' Lord Mayor

RNIB, Action for Blind People, Guide Dogs joint press release

BIG funding for project aimed at empowering older people

RNIB press release about funding from the Big Lottery Fund to enable the OPTiC project

Lesley-Anne Alexander, Chief Executive, RNIB Awarded CBE in Queen's Birthday Honours List

The Chief Executive of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), Lesley-Anne Alexander, has been awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in Saturday's Queen's Birthday Honours List.

PC Pro and RNIB launch the 180-Day WebSight Challenge

RNIB press release launching the WebSight Challenge

Reading for a reason

RNIB press release previewing Read for RNIB Day 2012

Dame Gail Ronson DBE appointed President of RNIB

RNIB press release announcing the appointment of Dame Gail Ronson as our new President, assuming the role from His Grace the Duke of Westminster.

Last updated: 30 October 2012

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