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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…
New housing development will mark invention of braille
North Ayrshire’s largest-ever council house development will mark the invention of braille.
Bluetooth Auracast
A large part of accessibility for blind and partially sighted people is getting the audio right. Playing accessible audio through speakers isn’t always popular…
RNIB welcomes new Chief Technology Officer
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has announced the appointment of its first Chief Technology Officer. Linda Rogers joined the charity on Nov…
Design for Every Gamer at the EGX Conference
On the 26 October, RNIB had the fantastic opportunity to host a panel event at EGX/MCM Comic Con in London.
Celebrating 30 years of the QR code highlights importance of accessible QR codes for customers with sight loss
This World Sight Day (10 October 2024), leading sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is highlighting the progress made with a…
Paris 2024 Olympics commentary review
My name is Jonny Marshall and I work in RNIB’s Media Culture and Immersive Technologies team. Over the last couple of years we have conducted a significant amo…
Partially sighted fan enjoys P!NK concert thanks to audio description
Blind and partially sighted music fans were able to experience P!NK through live audio description at her recent performance in Glasgow.
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…
"Volunteering has done wonders for me" Burak tells us about his volunteering experiences
Burak, age 43 (as of February 2024), was diagnosed with Glaucoma aged two years old. He has lived with deteriorating vision since, resulting in challenges find…