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Bangor Audiobook members create RNIB Talking Books legacy
Bangor Audiobook group are pleased to have now chosen the third RNIB Talking Book to add to the RNIB Library for users of the service across the UK and beyond to enjoy for decades to come. This follows a powerful fundraising campaign spearheaded by group leader Ken Carson, and volunteer sighted guide Pauline Canning, which raised a grand total of £4500.
Poppy’s inspiring journey to skiing success
Poppy Watton, 13, from Donaghcloney, who has a visual impairment, has for the third consecutive year become the Northern Ireland Senior School Girl Ski Champion at the Ski Club of Northern Ireland, with dreams of securing Olympic gold.
Mayor sees Bangor differently on guided walk
Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart was given the chance to actively think about sight loss differently with a guided walk round main street on Thursday morning.
Technology for people with sight loss on show at RNIB Tech Fair 2025
Building on the runaway success of last year's event in Belfast, RNIB Northern Ireland (the Royal National Institute of Blind people) hosted the RNIB Technology Fair 2025 - bringing you skills and tools for modern living today in Lisburn.
Technology, the Key to Independence
RNIB’s Technology Fair is Northern Ireland’s top tech event for people affected by sight loss. Bringing you skills and tools for modern living, this is the biggest showcase of assistive technology products for blind and partially sighted people in Northern Ireland and people like Sharon are delighted that it’s back and bigger than ever.
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.
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.
Charles Bonnet Syndrome: ‘I can’t believe my eyes’
Charles Bonnet Syndrome Day takes place on 16 November and sight loss charity RNIB Northern Ireland is putting the spotlight on the rare syndrome that causes blind and partially sighted people to experience terrifying hallucinations.
Lord Mayor supports campaign to ‘See Change’ for people with sight loss in Belfast
Despite legislation to protect the rights of disabled people, blind and partially sighted people still face inequality accessing information and services.
New Limavady Library Read Aloud sessions
People with sight loss in the Limavady and surrounding areas will now be able to enjoy new ‘Read aloud’ sessions in Limavady library, starting Thursday 19 September, thanks to a continuing partnership between Libraries NI and RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) in Northern Ireland.