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RNIB invites youngsters with a vision impairment to enter writing competition judged by Michael Morpurgo
Gearing up for the celebrations of this year’s World Book Day on 7 March 2024, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is inviting children with a …
Ten years imagining a future following sight loss
A health worker changing the lives of blind patients, celebrates a key anniversary this year.
RNIB welcomes new chief people officer
Sean Mileusnic, former Global VP of People and Culture at Avast and Global Director of Human Capital Management at Equiniti Group, joins RNIB.
Every day’s a school day this World Braille Day
Thursday 4 January is World Braille Day but if that wasn’t enough to celebrate, 2024 will mark the 200th anniversary of Braille, the system of raised dots that…
Local girl Lailah celebrates World Braille Day
Thursday 4 January is World Braille Day and marks the anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille (1809-52), a French man who became blind aged four. As a teenag…
Two centuries later, braille is still as important as ever, says teenage sight loss campaigner
Braille, the system of raised dots that has enabled blind people to read and write, is as vital as ever, and has adapted to the advances of new technology, say…
Sight loss charity celebrates World Braille Day with ‘braille name generator’
To mark the celebration of World Braille Day on Thursday 4 January, and the vital importance of braille, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), i…
Leading sight loss charities share concerns about the decision not to appoint a specific new Minister for Disabled People
The largest charities working with people with sight loss have come together to share their grave concern at the decision not to appoint a dedicated Minister f…
'The Eyes Have It' Launches New Report Calling for a National Eye Care Plan for England to address surging patient demand
The Eyes Have It is a partnership of Macular Society, Fight for Sight / Vision Foundation, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), Association of Opto…
Sight loss won’t stop local teen Olivia
A determined teenager from Castledawson is breaking down barriers for people with sight loss.