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RNIB report uncovers gaps in educational support due to lack of funding
RNIB’s new report finds that, although the number of children and young people with vision impairment (VI) is growing, local authorities in England are cutting - or freezing - the number of specialist teachers. We urgently call on Claire Coutinho MP, Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, to increase funding giving children and young people with VI the support they need to realise their full potential.
Muirend man Alan Stewart will mark 10 years of sight loss as he embarks on a 14 mile sponsored walk in clan tartan on Sunday, April 30th
The Kiltwalk is an annual multi-city event allowing anyone to raise funds for the charities and causes they care about. Alan, who will wear his Black Stewart tartan kilt, has chosen to raise funds in Glasgow’s Kiltwalk for national sight loss charity RNIB. It's a cause that's important to him and over 180,000 other people who have sight loss in Scotland, as well as their friends and families.
Blind runner Dave Williams takes on the 2023 London Marathon
Support blind runner Dave Williams, as he takes on the 2023 London Marathon to say thank you to RNIB for a lifetime of support
RNIB welcomes Kamiqua Lake as new Trustee
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has announced the appointment of a new Trustee, Kamiqua Lake.
Blind and partially sighted children enjoy a day out getting close-up to the animals at London Zoo
Nearly 60 people from 15 families joined RNIB at London Zoo for a fun packed and accessible day out last week.
#SupportCantWait social media day of action
Today, 6 April, RNIB is taking part in a social media day of action under the banner of #SupportCantWait to emphasise the need for further support with the cost of living as a new financial year begins.
RNIB publishes Gender Pay Gap Report
In response to the Government’s requirement for all companies with over 250 employees to publish their gender pay gap data, RNIB published its 2022 Gender Pay Gap report today. The gender pay figures are calculated on data available on our reporting date, 5 April 2022.
“Making a difference to just one person is so important!” Ken Carson shares his volunteering story
Ken has made a difference to so many as he has supported, encouraged and connected people with sight loss through his volunteer work. Read more below and find out why he has maintained his enthusiasm for RNIB.
RNIB Scotland helps Lothian Buses train drivers to help passengers with sight loss
Drivers with Lothian Buses will take part in a hands-on training session today to better understand the needs of blind and partially sighted passengers.
Edinburgh City councillors join blind residents to experience Leith Walk hazards
Two local authority councillors will attempt to find their way down Leith Walk in Edinburgh today while wearing special spectacles that simulate sight loss conditions.