News - RNIB Scotland

RNIB Scotland Press Office

All press releases issued by RNIB Scotland are listed below. Links to news stories are also frequently posted on our Facebook page.

For further information about these, or for comment on other news stories concerning sight loss, please contact:

Ian Brown
Telephone: 0131 652 3164
Mobile: 07918 053 952
Email: ian.brown@rnib.org.uk

RNIB Scotland press releases

Young Scots tune into radio-training

An award from the Asda Foundation will enable RNIB's Insight Radio to offer training in broadcasting skills to over 140 young people with sight loss - 26 May 2011

Cuts to welfare spending 'a major threat' to the independence of people with sight loss

A contingent of Scots with sight loss are joining a protest march by people with disabilities against the Government's proposed welfare reforms - 11 May 2011.

RNIB Scotland is one of eight designated charities in M74 fun-run event

Supporters will have a chance to walk, run or cycle the newly complted M74 link road in Glasgow in support of RNIB Scotland in May - 21/4/11.

HRH Princess Anne opens new centre to enhance job skills

A new Learning and Development Centre will be offically opened by Her Royal Highness in Partick that will help people with sight and hearing loss find employment - 20 April 2011.

Tri-partite boost to job prospects of people with sight loss

RNIB Scotland has signed a historic agreement with Glasgow City Council and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries to improve employment opportunities - 28 February 2011.

Last updated: 31 January 2013

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