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RNIB Connect Radio is proud to announce a brand new podcast for blind and partially sighted sports fans.

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Talking Books and reading

RNIB Library

The RNIB Library is the largest of its kind in the UK, and it's completely free with over 60,000 items in the collection

Reading Choices

Reading is important to all of us. If you’re struggling to read because of your sight, we’ve got plenty of solutions to help
We have a broad range of accessible newspapers and magazines

Newspapers and magazines

Choose from more than 200 popular newspapers and magazines, delivered straight to your door or inbox, in a format to suit you

Talking Books

Our Talking Books service is absolutely free. Giving you access to over 25,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children

Technology and products

Canes

Our range includes symbol canes, long canes and canes for children, plus accessories to adapt your cane to your needs and tastes

Eyeshields

Protect your eyes from harmful light with eyeshields. They're light and easy to wear, in and outdoors

Technology support

Find support to get online, find top tips to make the most of technology and keep up to date with the latest news and reviews

An introduction to technology

Discover the accessibility features on an iPad that will help you to navigate your way around a device

Campaigns news

Act now to make PIP fair and accessible

Ask your MP to contact the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to make sure that blind and partially sighted people get the payment they are entitled to

Act now to stop people losing sight

Make sure the Government prioritises eye care by asking your MP to attend a Parliamentary reception to learn how they can help to stop people losing sight

 
Campaigners with MP on blindfold walk

The issue of shared space

Volunteer campaigners meet Catherine McKinnell MP and take her on a blindfold walk to highlight accessibility issues in Newcastle

Current campaigns

Stay up to date and get involved with our campaigns today. Work with us and together we can make a difference