RNIB reading support and resources
Visit our reading section for information about Talking Books and DAISY players, catalogues of books available to buy from RNIB, contact other readers through online and telephone book groups, and the RNIB National Library Service which has books in various accessible formats.
Right to Read
Three million people in the UK are being denied the right to read just because they have a sight problem or print reading disability. A shocking 96 per cent of books are not available in large print, audio or braille. We want to change that. In the past young people have been involved in this campaigning activity.
Find out more about Right to Read.
E-books
Find out about this exciting new reading format, which has the potential to open up a world of reading in accessible formats. Our e-books section has loads of information to get you started.
Newspapers and magazines
National Talking Newspapers and Magazines
Want to read the latest newspapers and magazines, then you've come to the right place. Imagine having an 'accessible' newsagent in your high street, that's National Talking Newspapers and Magazines (NTNM)! They have been running since 1974 and deliver over 230 top publications in an accessible format to suit you!
From travel and sport to cooking, you can find a magazine to suit your interests. Download the 2012 catalogue below:
New magazines for young people!
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AQUILA is a general knowledge monthly magazine for children aged between 7 and 12 produced by National Talking Newspapers and Magazines (NTNM). To find out more visit National Talking Newspapers and Magazines.
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First News is the only weekly newspaper for young people in the UK. It is now the widest-read children's publication with over 1 million readers every week! First News journalists provide up-to-date, insightful and dynamic articles on a range of subjects from entertainment to politics, sport to science which are relevant to an audience spanning 7-14 year olds. To find out more visit the First News website.
You can receive an annual subscription to National Talking Newspapers and Magazines for £39 allowing you access to First News, Aquila and hundreds of other newspapers and magazines.
To find out more about this service and subscribe visit National Talking Newspapers and Magazines, email info@tnauk.org.uk or call 01435 866 102.
RNIB magazines for young people
RNIB publish a selection of magazines in a range of formats including braille and email, that contain all of the lifestyle, fashion, real-life, health and wellbeing stuff that you'd expect in a regular monthly mag. Magazines include:
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Blast off is for 7 to 11 year old boys and girls.
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Missy is for 12 ot 16 year old girls.
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Pure for 16 to 19 year old girls.
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Vibe is for 12 to 16 year old boys.
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The Max is for 16 to 19 year old young men.
There is also a range of magazines on specific sports and hobbies, like football, cricket, music, IT, and puzzle and game books.
Visit our online shop to find out more and order your copy!
Writing
Do you like writing about your experiences?
We would love to feature your experiences on our website or in Insight magazine, which is for professionals and parents supporting children and young people with visual impairment.
Email cypf@rnib.org.uk to find out about current topics.
RNIB has a range of products to help you with writing and labelling, including the PenFriend voice labeller. Visit the online shop to see what's available.