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RNIB and Science Museum team up to give families of children with vision impairment a fun, accessible day out
At November’s ‘Shape and Share’ event, RNIB’s Children, Young People, Families and Education team worked with London’s Science Museum to give children with vision impairment an opportunity to carry out science experiments and take part in the museum’s activities.
RNIB invites youngsters with a vision impairment to enter writing competition judged by Michael Morpurgo
Gearing up for the celebrations of this year’s World Book Day on 7 March 2024, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is inviting children with a vision impairment to submit a piece of creative writing for its World Book Day writing competition.
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 has enabled blind people to read and write.
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 teenager, Louis found 63 ways to use a six-dot cell in an area no larger than a fingertip and this system grew to be used across the world.
Famous face lends voice to classic Christmas poem for RNIB’s Talking Books
Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey, Belgravia and Gosford Park, has recorded a special version of the festive poem ‘The Night Before Christmas’ for children with a vision impairment to enjoy this Christmas.
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 experience the magic of Christmas.
South Lanarkshire School Election Highlights Sight Loss Challenges
Pupils at a South Lanarkshire school experienced the challenges voters with sight loss face when casting their ballots.
Falkirk MP visits RNIB Scotland's award-winning youth forum
Haggeye, which is run by RNIB Scotland, meets regularly to discuss important issues that are relevant to the group as well as hosting informative workshops. The group enables young blind and partially sighted people to campaign for change, influence the provision of services, meet new people and make new friends as well as discuss and share issues of concern with them.
New welcoming space for children with a vision impairment opens at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Children who have been diagnosed with a vision impairment are benefitting from a brand new welcoming space where they and their families can find practical and emotional support in comfort.
Why the LEGO® Braille Bricks public launch highlights the power and importance of braille
LEGO® Braille Bricks, which help children with vision impairment to learn numbers and the alphabet, have just been launched to the public for the first time reminding us all of the continued relevancy and power of braille.