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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.

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RNIB Connect Radio volunteer Roger Cole talks to us about his experiences

RNIB volunteer Roger Cole shares his experiences that led to him to become a popular host of two RNIB Connect Radio shows and the full-circle moments that have…

Posted Thursday, 24 August 2023

RNIB welcomes two new senior leaders to drive innovation in retail and services

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has announced the appointment of Mari Jones as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Daphne Mavroudi-Ch…

Posted Tuesday, 22 August 2023 News type: Press release

High Court says DWP in breach of equality laws

The High Court has declared the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is in breach of equality laws for failing to provide accessible information about benefi…

Posted Tuesday, 15 August 2023 News type: News story

Two fundraisers take on a 20-mile sponsored walk on behalf of young people with sight loss

This August on Sunday 20, two fundraisers take on a 20-mile sponsored walk. The Kiltwalk is an annual multi-city event allowing anyone to raise funds for the c…

Posted Monday, 14 August 2023 News type: Press release

What does space ‘feel’ like? Blind astronomer takes RNIB Connect Radio’s team on tactile tour of the universe

Wonders of the universe tactile tour at the University of Portsmouth, part of a series of The Blind Leading The Blind challenges to celebrate RNIB Connect Radi…

Posted Thursday, 10 August 2023 News type: Press release

How Living Well With Sight Loss Courses can help put things in perspective

Eddie Hartop is 52 years old and has Schnyder corneal dystrophy. Eddie did RNIB’s Living Well With Sight Loss course (LWWSL) in 2021. He is married with three …

Posted Tuesday, 8 August 2023 News type: Your Stories News type: Case study

Parents talk about how ECLO opened up the world for their child

Mark Chapman is the ECLO at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. He also runs a family group for Sight Concern Bedfordshire on a monthly basis. Chrissy French is …

Posted Tuesday, 8 August 2023 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories

RNIB volunteer encourages inclusivity for older people through technology

Padma Cheriyan is 82 years old and has macular degeneration and cataracts. Padma joined RNIB as a Campaign Co-ordinator in 2009 and volunteers locally in Milto…

Posted Tuesday, 8 August 2023 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories

Best-selling author Trisha Ashley explains how her deteriorating vision is no barrier to her thriving writing career

To celebrate Book Lover’s Day on 9 August, the Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling novelist Trisha Ashley has spoken to the Royal National Institute of Blind Peop…

Posted Friday, 4 August 2023 News type: Press release

Father and son run in the sun for RNIB

Lurgan father of two Nevan Lavery, 52 and his 18-year-old son Adam, have raised an incredible £2,945 for sight loss charity Royal National Institute of Blind P…

Posted Thursday, 3 August 2023 News type: Press release