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Could this be the most accessible election ever?
Sight loss charity RNIB (the Royal National Institute of Blind People) in Northern Ireland, is calling on all electoral candidates to include people with sight loss as they campaign for votes ahead of the General Election.
Seeing the Funny Side: Taking on the Edinburgh Fringe with Sight Loss
Comedian Jake Donaldson is partially blind, or partially sighted, depending on your outlook on life, but what’s it really like to be a visually impaired comedian?
Volunteer week case study | RNIB
Craig Brett has Leber Congenital Amaurosis and works as a volunteer, helping to run RNIB’s Connect group in the east of England for online gaming.
Children With Vision Impairment Are Missing out on Education
RNIB has published its latest Freedom of Information (FOI) report on education provision for children with vision impairment living in Northern Ireland. The sight loss charity urges the Minister for Education to act now and provide adequate funding for vital specialist support.
Omagh woman makes mountain effort across the Mournes for Ben and RNIB
On Saturday 8 June, Julie Maclaine (32) from Omagh will be embarking on a 26 mile journey of love and support for her cousin Ben Wishart, who is 11 years old and faces the unique challenges of both autism and visual impairment.
Mental Health Awareness Week: “Counselling saved my life”
Peter, one of the people who use RNIB’s Sight Loss Counselling service, is sharing his story about how it helped him face the future this Mental Health Awareness Week (13 to 19 May).
Teen with sight loss grapples with judo success
A Hamilton teenager is proving that judo can be for everyone, including those with sight loss.
RNIB's statement on floating bus stops
Vivienne Francis, RNIB’s Chief Social Change Officer commented on reports the Transport Secretary is considering a ban on floating bus stops: “Evidence tells us that the current design of bus stop bypasses is dangerous for blind and partially sighted people."