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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…
Paw-sitive reception for robot guide dog could lead to new assistive technologies
Blind and partially sighted people could soon receive help to find their way around indoor spaces from chatty robot guide dogs currently in development at a Sc…
Technology is no longer a barrier - Jonathan Abro's story
Jonathan Abro has been volunteering in RNIB’s Tech for Life team for more than five years, supporting blind and partially sighted people – and their families a…
Parents talk about how ECLO opened up the world for their child
Mark Chapman is the ECLO at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. He also runs a family group for Sight Concern Bedfordshire on a monthly basis. Chrissy French is …
RNIB volunteer encourages inclusivity for older people through technology
Padma Cheriyan is 82 years old and has macular degeneration and cataracts. Padma joined RNIB as a Campaign Co-ordinator in 2009 and volunteers locally in Milto…
RNIB employee reveals how accessible working environments helped her thrive
Holly Tuke, age 26 (at the time of writing, 2022), from York, was born with Retinopathy of Prematurity, leaving her with only light perception. Holly is the au…
RNIB Scotland hosts Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference at Glasgow Science Centre
RNIB Scotland were pleased to host the ‘Inclusive Design For Sustainability’ conference at Glasgow Science Centre on June 21-22.
The King’s Coronation to be broadcast with live accessible commentary and audio description
The coronation of King Charles will be an occasion to bring the country together. The coronation of King Charles III will be broadcast with live accessible com…
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.
RNIB responds to Ofcom’s work plan 2023/2024
RNIB has pushed Ofcom to start looking at the accessibility of Gaming and the Metaverse in their plan for next year. We have also stressed that the work on aff…