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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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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

New housing development will mark invention of braille

North Ayrshire’s largest-ever council house development will mark the invention of braille.

Posted Wednesday, 18 December 2024

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…

Posted Wednesday, 13 November 2024 News type: Blog

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…

Posted Monday, 11 November 2024 News type: Press release

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.

Posted Wednesday, 6 November 2024 News type: News story

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…

Posted Thursday, 10 October 2024 News type: Press release

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…

Posted Friday, 6 September 2024 News type: Article News type: Blog

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.

Posted Thursday, 4 July 2024 News type: News story

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

"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…

Posted Wednesday, 13 March 2024 News type: Article