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Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.

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Our Futures, our voice, our choice

This was the theme of a celebration held on Saturday, 5 April in Belfast’s Black Box for a group of young people living with vision impairment.

Posted Monday, 7 April 2025 News type: Press release

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 st…

Posted Thursday, 13 March 2025 News type: Press release

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 Technolog…

Posted Wednesday, 26 February 2025 News type: Press release

Technology, the Key to Independence

RNIB’s Technology Fair is Northern Ireland’s top tech event for people affected by sight loss. Bringing you skills and tools for modern living, this is the big…

Posted Friday, 10 January 2025 News type: News story

RNIB NI Announce Richard Moore as an Ambassador

Sight loss charity RNIB Northern Ireland has paid tribute to Children in Crossfire charity CEO Richard Moore by making him an official Ambassador.

Posted Thursday, 28 November 2024 News type: Press release

The Power of Volunteering: Una’s Approach to Making a Difference

Una Mulgrew is a Community Connection Co-ordinator and Volunteer Manager at RNIB, based in Northern Ireland.

Posted Monday, 25 November 2024 News type: News story

Charles Bonnet Syndrome: ‘I can’t believe my eyes’

Charles Bonnet Syndrome Day takes place on 16 November and sight loss charity RNIB Northern Ireland is putting the spotlight on the rare syndrome that causes b…

Posted Wednesday, 6 November 2024 News type: News story

Lord Mayor supports campaign to ‘See Change’ for people with sight loss in Belfast

Despite legislation to protect the rights of disabled people, blind and partially sighted people still face inequality accessing information and services.

Posted Tuesday, 15 October 2024 News type: Press release

New Limavady Library Read Aloud sessions

People with sight loss in the Limavady and surrounding areas will now be able to enjoy new ‘Read aloud’ sessions in Limavady library, starting Thursday 19 Sept…

Posted Thursday, 12 September 2024 News type: Press release

Children With Vision Impairment Are Missing out on Education

RNIB has published its latest Freedom of Information (FOI) report on education provision for children with vision impairment living in Northern Ireland. The si…

Posted Wednesday, 22 May 2024 News type: Press release