Professionals
We can help you support or provide services to someone with a sight problem.
Use the links on this page to find out how we can help you. Whether you work in a profession which supports blind and partially sighted people or want to find out about employing someone with a sight problem or making your business accessible, we can help.
Contact our Helpline if you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with a sight problem: helpline@rnib.org.uk / 0845 766 9999 / 020 7388 2525.
Latest news
RNIB has published a new guide for professionals working with blind and partially sighted adults called Good Practice in Sight (October 2008).
The UK Vision Strategy has been launched. The Strategy was developed by over 650 organisations and individuals, the first time that such a breadth of groups have come together. Find out what it means for the way you work.
Quick links
- Information and training for eyecare professionals.
- NB magazine - essential reading for sight loss and eye health professionals.
- Books for Professionals - up-to-date guides to books, journals and magazines for professionals.
- Contact our business-to-business team for advice and practical accessibility solutions.
- We support education professionals working with blind and partially sighted learners of all ages, from young children to pensioners.
- For professionals working in film, television and theatre, we can help make to help make services accessible to blind and partially sighted people through audio description.
Help RNIB
We rely on people like you to support us. There are many ways that you can help us make a difference.
Our 3000 volunteers provide vital services that enable people with sight problems to live independently. We have opportunities around the country and roles that can be done in the home.
Our fundraising efforts are wide and varied. We rely on your gifts to raise over £52m to help blind and partially sighted people lead full and rewarding lives. For every gift of a pound, 88p goes directly to our services.
We also campaign on issues that matter to blind and partially sighted people.
About RNIB
We are the UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people in the UK with sight problems. Find out more about us and how we can help.
Content author: webeditor@rnib.org.uk
Last updated: 20/11/2008 11:13
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