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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.
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…
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…
Top turn out for tech event in NI for people affected by sight loss
Yesterday (Wednesday 28 February), the Europa Hotel in Belfast played host to RNIB’s Technology for Life Fair - the biggest showcase of assistive technology pr…
NWRC becomes Northern Ireland’s first college to receive RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer Quality Standard
North West Regional College has become Northern Ireland’s first ever college to achieve the RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) ‘Visibly Better Emp…
Local bowlers get a shot at new Irish team
Four local bowlers with sight loss have been selected to take part in the first Irish disability bowls team.
Every day’s a school day this World Braille Day
Thursday 4 January is World Braille Day but if that wasn’t enough to celebrate, 2024 will mark the 200th anniversary of Braille, the system of raised dots that…
Local girl Lailah celebrates World Braille Day
Thursday 4 January is World Braille Day and marks the anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille (1809-52), a French man who became blind aged four. As a teenag…
Sight loss won’t stop local teen Olivia
A determined teenager from Castledawson is breaking down barriers for people with sight loss.
Banbridge boy receives a special delivery
A four year old boy from Banbridge has received his first accessible letter from Santa, designed by sight loss charity RNIB to ensure every child can experienc…