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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.
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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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

Posted Friday, 14 April 2023 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories

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.

Posted Thursday, 6 April 2023 News type: News story News type: Your Stories News type: Case study

“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.

Posted Monday, 3 April 2023 News type: Your Stories News type: Case study

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 Talking Books services ensures that thousands of blind and partially sighted people can read the books they need and love.

Posted Friday, 24 February 2023 News type: Your Stories News type: Case study

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 studying Optometry at Cardiff University and joined RNIB after their University Lecturer suggested it would be a good place to gain volunteer experience.

Posted Monday, 30 January 2023 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories

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 experience of trying to find the best deals both online and on the high street.

Posted Friday, 20 January 2023 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories News type: Article

Ollie Thomas shares his experience volunteering with RNIB

Ollie Thomas, age 25 (as of November 2022), completed the Vision Awards Programme with RNIB as a volunteer and has enjoyed checking and editing transcriptions for Talking Books. Ollie has found his time with RNIB invaluable - volunteering has developed his skills, experience and understanding of living with sight loss and has enhanced his life.

Posted Wednesday, 4 January 2023 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories

How RNIB helps Keith on his sight loss journey and achieve a “great quality of life”

Keith Lakin, now aged 82, worked as a technical officer for an energy firm until his deteriorating sight forced him to retire.

Posted Friday, 23 December 2022 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories

Why Christmas shopping can be more expensive if you’re blind or partially sighted

Christmas can be an expensive time, and with the cost of living crisis we all need to watch what we spend. But if you’re blind or partially sighted, it can be a challenge to find - and access - the best deals, so you spend more..

Posted Wednesday, 21 December 2022 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories

Artist Kimberley launches clothing line in collaboration with UK fashion retailer Warehouse

Talented artist Kimberley Burrows, who is 33, has teamed up with Warehouse to launch an exclusive clothing line based on her designs. Her Warehouse collection includes tops, trousers and dresses.

Posted Monday, 7 November 2022 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories