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RNIB CEO's statement on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen

Posted Thursday, 8 September 2022 News type: Press release

RNIB makes accessible books free for children in Northern Ireland for World Book Day

To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday (4 March), the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is giving away thousands of books in braille and audio formats for children with vision impairment across Northern Ireland.

Posted Sunday, 4 September 2022

VI Charity Sector Partnership

Posted Thursday, 1 September 2022 News type: Press release

RNIB calls for Government and Network Rail to firmly commit to accelerated rail safety timeline

Posted Thursday, 1 September 2022 News type: News story News type: Press release

Martin O'Kane speaks to the O2 Business blog

Posted Thursday, 1 September 2022 News type: News story News type: Press release

Penguin Random House boosts RNIB library with thousands more audio books

One of the world’s largest publishers, Penguin Random House has bolstered the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Talking Books Library by donating all of its audio books to the charity.

Posted Thursday, 1 September 2022 News type: Press release

RNIB comment re: Eleanor Southwood being awarded an MBE

Matt Stringer, RNIB CEO, said:

Posted Thursday, 1 September 2022 News type: Press release

Kickstart your year with a challenge – sight loss charity launches Take on 250

Marking the start to a new year with an exciting challenge, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) launches virtual fundraiser, Take on 250.

Posted Wednesday, 31 August 2022 News type: Press release

UK’s leading sight loss charity appoints 100th ECLO to provide vital support for blind and partially sighted people

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is celebrating a significant milestone in the provision of practical and emotional support for people newly diagnosed with sight loss with the appointment of its 100th Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO).

Posted Wednesday, 31 August 2022 News type: Press release

RNIB partners with what3words to highlight power of providing precise locations for blind and partially sighted people

Event organisers and venue managers across the UK are being encouraged to provide additional address information to help blind and partially sighted people to arrive exactly where they need to be.

Posted Wednesday, 31 August 2022 News type: Press release