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RNIB Chairman to be made Lord

Summary: Great news for RNIB and people with sight loss

Colin Low

03 May 2006

RNIB Chairman Colin Low is to be appointed to the House of Lords as a new non-party political peer, it was announced yesterday.

Colin Low CBE has been recommended by the House of Lords Appointments Commission for his work as Chairman of RNIB, President of the European Blind Union and his work as a campaigner for disability rights.

Colin, who has been Chairman of RNIB since 2000 (Vice-Chairman since 1990), is one of seven new non-party-political peers announced yesterday.

Lesley-Anne Alexander, RNIB Chief Executive, said: “This a fantastic achievement for Colin and brilliant news not only for RNIB and people with sight problems but also for disabled people as a whole.”

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For further press information, please contact Paul McDonald or Christina Nicolaidou in RNIB’s Press Office on 020 7391 2223. Ref: 16.

Every day another 100 people in the UK will start to lose their sight. There are around two million people in the UK with sight problems. RNIB is the leading charity working in the UK offering practical support, advice and information for anyone with sight difficulties. If you, or someone you know, has a sight problem RNIB can help. Call the RNIB Helpline on 0845 766 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk

Content author: Pressoffice@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 20/11/2008 11:13

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