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RNIB and Science Museum team up to give families of children with vision impairment a fun, accessible day out
At November’s ‘Shape and Share’ event, RNIB’s Children, Young People, Families and Education team worked with London’s Science Museum to give children with vision impairment an opportunity to carry out science experiments and take part in the museum’s activities.
Ten years imagining a future following sight loss
A health worker changing the lives of blind patients, celebrates a key anniversary this year.
RNIB welcomes new chief people officer
Sean Mileusnic, former Global VP of People and Culture at Avast and Global Director of Human Capital Management at Equiniti Group, joins RNIB.
Every day’s a school day this World Braille Day
Thursday 4 January is World Braille Day but if that wasn’t enough to celebrate, 2024 will mark the 200th anniversary of Braille, the system of raised dots that has enabled blind people to read and write.
Local girl Lailah celebrates World Braille Day
Thursday 4 January is World Braille Day and marks the anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille (1809-52), a French man who became blind aged four. As a teenager, Louis found 63 ways to use a six-dot cell in an area no larger than a fingertip and this system grew to be used across the world.
Two centuries later, braille is still as important as ever, says teenage sight loss campaigner
Braille, the system of raised dots that has enabled blind people to read and write, is as vital as ever, and has adapted to the advances of new technology, says RNIB, Scotland's leading sight loss charity.
Sight loss charity celebrates World Braille Day with ‘braille name generator’
To mark the celebration of World Braille Day on Thursday 4 January, and the vital importance of braille, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), is inviting people to request their name in braille.
Leading sight loss charities share concerns about the decision not to appoint a specific new Minister for Disabled People
The largest charities working with people with sight loss have come together to share their grave concern at the decision not to appoint a dedicated Minister for Disabled People and to add the role to an existing less senior role.
'The Eyes Have It' Launches New Report Calling for a National Eye Care Plan for England to address surging patient demand
The Eyes Have It is a partnership of Macular Society, Fight for Sight / Vision Foundation, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), Association of Optometrists, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Roche Products Ltd.
Sight loss won’t stop local teen Olivia
A determined teenager from Castledawson is breaking down barriers for people with sight loss.