Living with sight loss news

News and updates for people living with sight loss, or for anyone supporting someone with sight loss.

Digital TV usability checklist

The purpose of the checklist is to assist blind or partially sighted people who are looking to buy a digital television identify suitable technology that meets their user requirements.

The Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust

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Ordering books this Christmas

The Christmas hours for ordering from RNIB

Supporting high health needs at RNIB Pears Centre

A specialist care service for children and young people with high health needs is now available at RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning in Coventry, North Warwickshire. This service is the first of its kind to serve the Midlands region.

World Blind Union agrees user requirements for digital radio equipment

Published: 26 November 2012 This month, the World blind Union has released a document that specifies user requirements that would make digital and internet radio equipment more accessible to blind and partially sighted people.

World Blind Union launch employment resource

Do want help planning your career? The World Blind Union recently launched Project Aspiro - a career planning and employment website for people who are blind or partially sighted as well as service providers, friends and family, and employers.

New books now available

Hundreds of new titles have just been added to the RNIB National Library Service collection - discover a great read today.

Katy Perry audio described

Published: 5 November 2012 Katy Perry: Part of Me DVD and Blu-ray is released with the audio descriptive track.

"Impact of Reading" survey results

A new independent study - Assessing the Impact of Reading for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults - was published on Read for RNIB Day on 19 October. Commissioned by RNIB, the report was carried out by LISU and The Reading Agency.

The Casual Vacancy

The Casual Vacancy, J.K. Rowling's first book for adults, was published in September

New RNIB web pages

We have made some changes to the 'Reading' section of the RNIB website in response to customer suggestions. Some customers found it hard to locate certain resources, so changes have been made to make navigating the website easier.

Library projects

Information about key projects involving the RNIB National Library Service to enhance the service offered to blind and partially sighted readers. This web page will keep you up to date with the latest news and developments.

New films with audio description on DVD

Published: 18 September 2012 Paramount Pictures has released two new titles on DVD and Blu-ray with audio descripton (AD).

HRH The Princess Royal officially opens RNIB Pears Centre

The Princess Royal has officially opened RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning in Coventry.

Booker shortlist 2012 announced

The shortlisted books were revealed earlier this week, the winner will be announced on 16 October.

Last updated: 11 July 2012

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