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RNIB makes final Gateshead stop on UK ‘Braille and Beyond’ library tour
The event is organised by leading sight loss charity The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), Gateshead Central Library and Sense Ability Matters.
Nearly one in five parents say their children find standard school books “hard to see”
Thousands of children across the UK are struggling to read standard text school books according to a new poll from The Royal National Institute of Blind People.
Empowering lives: Upcoming Events at Ballymena Central Library for People with Sight Loss
Ballymena Central Library is set to host a series of events aimed at supporting individuals affected by sight loss.
“A beautiful light of hope”: How gifts in Wills left to RNIB have helped Amrit build a life she loves
Amrit, a South Asian woman from London, began losing her sight at the age of five due to glaucoma. Her sight deteriorated gradually, and today, she is totally blind with only faint light perception in one eye.
In My Way: New RNIB report on walking reveals the unnecessary and dangerous barriers on our streets
Street obstacles like pavement parking and overgrown greenery are preventing blind and partially sighted people across the UK from walking around safely and confidently. RNIB’s new report, In My Way: Navigating pedestrian journeys with sight loss, reveals the scale and seriousness of these obstacles and highlights the steps that the UK Government, devolved administrations and local authorities should take to make our streets more inclusive.
Second major survey calls for people with sight loss to review ideas for innovation of post diagnostic support for blind and partially sighted people
This September the UK’s largest sight loss charity, The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), is launching the second in a series of major surveys to help map out the future of support for people diagnosed with serious eye conditions.
Seen: A Free to View Portrait Exhibition by Joshua Bratt will open at RNIB Headquarters from 12-14 September 2025
London, UK: Acclaimed photojournalist and portrait photographer, Joshua Bratt will unveil a powerful new portrait exhibition at the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) this September, spotlighting the strength, individuality and lived experiences of blind and partially sighted people across the UK, including many recognisable faces.
Children with vision impairment waiting up to 18 months for essential life skills training
Only one in four Scottish councils meets the national standard for habilitation support, leaving some children waiting more than a year for help developing basic independence skills, a new report by RNIB Scotland reveals.
Experiencing theatre in the dark
A play, staged completely in the dark and performed by a cast composed of both blind and sighted actors, is making its debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.
Blind comedian highlights accessibility barriers at Edinburgh Fringe
Performing at the world’s largest arts festival is no small feat. But for blind comedian Jamie MacDonald, just getting to his venue each day reveals a challenge that blind and partially sighted people face every day: getting to work.