How RNIB helps me

How RNIB helped me avoid losing my sight

RNIB helped Ray get treatment for wet AMDRay's story

'I was terrified when I thought I might go blind'. Ray explains how we helped him get sight-saving treatment.

How RNIB helps me stay included

RNIB helps Léonie to study and relaxLéonie's story

'Not being able to lose myself in a good book was one of the hardest things to cope with, when being able to escape from the real world meant so much'.

Talking Books put Sue 'back in the land of living'Sue's story

'All of a sudden I had to stop doing the things I loved, things that I had done all my life. Talking Books was truly a lifeline for me'. Watch Sue's video.

Harry Potter got Penny hooked on Talking BooksPenny's story

'Why shouldn't I get to enjoy the excitement of new books?' Penny shares the day she finally got to enjoy the latest Harry Potter with her family.

Talking Books bring laughter to LouieLouie's story

'I can hear him laughing through the ceiling' says Louie's mum. Watch our video and find out why Louie loves Talking Books.

RNIB helped Dawn Parkinson realise her ambitions as a painterDawn's story

Dawn had always loved painting. But when her sight deteriorated, she could only see the world in 10p sized pieces. Read her story and watch our video to find out how RNIB helped Dawn become an artist again.

How RNIB helps me stay independent

Alexia's story

Watch our video and meet ten year old Alexia, 'I love RNIB's Talking Books'. Learn more about her story and find out why dad, Richard is over the moon, 'you guys have been really great'.

RNIB helped Dennis gain a career he lovesDennis' story

Dennis Huckle, 61, of Northamptonshire, runs an access technology company and is registered blind, but able to read using RNIB's Talking Book Service. 'Talking Books helped me gain qualifications which led me onto a career that I love.'

RNIB helps Barrington to lead an independent lifeBarrington's story

'I lost the things I took for granted. The support RNIB can give you is vital. They help you start from scratch again'.

Last updated: 30 July 2011

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