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My name’s Joyce and I’m a long-standing supporter of RNIB - a charity extremely close to my heart. Moray, my husband of 18 years, lost his sight in his left ey…
Disability charities call on Health Secretary to make health information accessible
On 2 December – the eve of International Day of Persons with Disabilities – campaigners from RNIB, Macular Society, Mencap, RNID, Sense, SignHealth, and Thomas…
RNIB’s response to the Get Britain Working White Paper on employment
On Tuesday 26 November the Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, published major new proposals on employment designed to support many more people into work…
RNIB NI Announce Richard Moore as an Ambassador
Sight loss charity RNIB Northern Ireland has paid tribute to Children in Crossfire charity CEO Richard Moore by making him an official Ambassador.
E-scooters and dockless bikes ridden and left on pavements raises collision concerns for blind and partially sighted people
Leading sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has released new research highlighting the daily challenges faced by blind and p…
MPs learn about accessibility and assistive technology at RNIB event
On Monday 25 November, ninety MPs, including Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms, and their staff, joined RNIB in Parliament to learn…
The Power of Volunteering: Una’s Approach to Making a Difference
Una Mulgrew is a Community Connection Co-ordinator and Volunteer Manager at RNIB, based in Northern Ireland.
RNIB’s free online resource for pupils and teachers gets a brand-new web platform
Thousands of children and young people across the UK with vision impairment and/or difficulty reading standard print due to conditions like dyslexia, can now a…
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…
Braille at 200: The code that changed everyday life
Sue Marshall taught Braille as a volunteer with RNIB Scotland for many years. Sue explains how Braille has helped shape her, her husbands and many of her stude…
