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Mayor sees Bangor differently on guided walk
Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart was given the chance to actively think about sight loss differently with a guided walk round main street on Thursday morning.
Evaluating synthetic speech for audio description: insights from RNIB’s latest study
As synthetic speech continues to advance, its potential applications in accessibility are growing. For blind and partially sighted audiences, high-quality audio description (AD) plays a crucial role in making film and television more accessible.
RNIB signs open letter to the Chancellor opposing cuts to disability benefits
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has joined other leading charities in signing an open letter, organised by our friends at Scope, opposing cuts to disability benefits expected to be put forward this month.
Girl with vision impairment wins World Book Day competition judged by top children’s author
10-year-old Rosie Davidson from Kent has won RNIB's writing competition for children with vision impairments, judged by award-winning children’s author Tom Palmer.
Major survey calls for new ideas on how to reinvent post diagnostic support for blind and partially sighted people
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is launching a new research study to better understand post diagnostic support across the sight loss sector.
Technology for people with sight loss on show at RNIB Tech Fair 2025
Building on the runaway success of last year's event in Belfast, RNIB Northern Ireland (the Royal National Institute of Blind people) hosted the RNIB Technology Fair 2025 - bringing you skills and tools for modern living today in Lisburn.
Blind and partially sighted people in West London share stories of vital eye clinic support service
People affected by sight loss and eye conditions in the Westminster area have gathered together to share how a hospital eye clinic support service has been changing lives. It comes as the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is marking the 30-year anniversary of its vital Eye Care Liaison Officers (ECLOs) at eye clinics across the UK.
Edinburgh runner nears 20th marathon to support sight loss charity
For the past two decades, Archie MacGregor (64) has laced up his running shoes with a purpose that goes far beyond the finish line. He is soon to complete his 20th marathon in 20 years, to raise vital funds for national sight loss charity, RNIB.
Bill introduced in Parliament to tackle barriers faced by voters with sight loss
On Wednesday 22 January, Julie Minns MP (Labour, Carlisle), championed the rights of blind and partially sighted voters through a Ten-Minute Rule Bill, in collaboration with RNIB.