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Jessica, age 8, discovers world of music with RNIB's services
8-year-old Jessica Hardy lives in West Sussex. Jessica was born with cataracts, microphthalmia and nystagmus. However, she doesn’t let her visual impairments h…
Celebrating a remarkable braille volunteer
Sehar Mashiyat, a volunteer braille tutor with leading sight loss charity RNIB, has an impressive story to tell.
RNIB volunteer Natalie Holford talks about volunteering
Natalie Holford, age 59, has Marfan’s syndrome and is registered as Severely sight impaired in 2019 following a stroke. Having volunteered previously, she now …
Ray Salmon, age 81, has been volunteering for the last 30 years as a sooty collector for RNIB
He took up volunteering following a long successful career in banking when he took early retirement. Ray is based in South Sheffield, right on the border betwe…
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
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.
“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 …
Glen’s story shows how RNIB’s Talking Books inspires people with sight loss and helps to change lives
Every year, World Book Day on 2 March, is marked in 100 countries around the world, reminding us how important reading is for people with sight loss. RNIB’s Ta…
Huda and Alia Hathaf share their volunteering experience
Huda and Alia Hathaf are sisters and based in Wales, they started volunteering in RNIB in the summer of 2020 as Telephone Group Facilitators. They are both stu…
Finding bargains in the January sales can be an overwhelming experience for people with sight loss
Deborah Cooper, age 24, who has Severe Visual Snow Syndrome and Visual Processing disorder, enjoys keeping up with the latest fashion. She describes her experi…