RNIB has been campaigning to make the London 2012 Games the most accessible ever for blind and partially sighted people, as well as raising the standard for future Games.
Accessible Olympics
As a result, and for the first time in history, there will be live Olympic audio description at the opening and closing ceremonies in London this summer, which will bring the event to life for thousands of blind and partially sighted people.
We have also helped 42 blind and partially sighted people secure employment with Olympic partner organisations and helped another 70 people apply to be Games Maker volunteers.
Our brilliant torchbearers
We're delighted that in recognition of her campaigning work on behalf of RNIB, Claire Parker who is partially sighted, has been chosen to carry the Olympic torch through her home town of Sunderland on 16 June, an honour she describes as, "really surprising but very exciting!"
Talking book user, Ken Reid is another proud ambassador for RNIB and for blind and partially sighted people all over Scotland. Recently appointed Chair of RNIB Scotland, Ken has also been selected as an Olympic torch bearer and says his selection is, "a great honour and a very humbling experience."
Michael's going for Gold!
We're waiting to hear if talented paralympic swimmer Michael Reeve has qualified for London 2012. Eighteen-year-old Michael, who lost his sight when he was 12, is currently ranked Number one in Britain and sixth in the world. Good luck Michael from all of us here at RNIB!