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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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Glasgow man shares Braille journey at Mitchell Library event

Today [Tuesday, January 28], a transformative Braille and Beyond event was hosted by RNIB in partnership with Glasgow Libraries, celebrating the 200th annivers…

Posted Thursday, 6 February 2025

'Braille and Beyond' library tour stops in Glasgow for Braille’s 200th anniversary

On Tuesday, January 28, the Mitchell Library in Glasgow will host a special event celebrating the importance of braille and tactile literacy, organised by sigh…

Posted Monday, 3 February 2025 News type: Press release

Harping on about braille

A blind harpist will help mark an important milestone this week at the Scottish Parliament reception to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille.

Posted Wednesday, 29 January 2025 News type: Case study News type: Article News type: News story

Travel and Transport survey

Are you blind or partially sighted? We want to hear about your travel experiences! Take our survey to help RNIB influence UK Government and transport provider…

Posted Thursday, 23 January 2025 News type: News story

Safer streets thanks to community campaign

A Macduff man has campaigned for safer streets by petitioning for a crossing outside the local primary school.

Posted Friday, 17 January 2025 News type: News story

World Braille Day

Marking World Braille Day, the annual celebration of Louis Braille’s birthday, braille expert, Dave Williams, says more funding is needed for braille education…

Posted Monday, 13 January 2025 News type: Press release News type: Article News type: News story

RNIB World Book Day 2025 creative writing competition

As part of our World Book Day celebrations, we're delighted to announce our creative writing competition for children with a vision impairment.

Posted Friday, 10 January 2025 News type: News story

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

RNIB's Accessible media services overview 2024

Media accessibility has seen significant strides this year, with broadcasters and platforms introducing new ways to make content more accessible for audiences …

Posted Friday, 10 January 2025 News type: News story

How to share your views on the future of the NHS in England

In October 2024, the UK Government launched a major public consultation to gather views on how to make a health service fit for the future as part of their 10 …

Posted Thursday, 19 December 2024 News type: News story