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RNIB extremely disappointed at NICE response
NICE have rejected our call for defined national standards in vision rehabilitation. Earlier this year, RNIB launched our Out of Sight campaign, calling on the Government to commit to ensuring blind and partially sighted people who need support through vision rehabilitation gets it.
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.
RNIB hosts ParalympicsGB athletes at London office to celebrate their success in Paris Games
The panel discussion recorded for RNIB Connect Radio highlighted the importance of Paralympic Games in raising public awareness of sight loss, and challenging barriers for blind and partially sighted people accessing sport.
COVID-19: lessons must be learned
On 9 September 2024, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry begins its public hearings on healthcare during the pandemic, giving us an important opportunity to make sure the experiences of blind and partially sighted people are understood.
Paris 2024 Olympics commentary review
My name is Jonny Marshall and I work in RNIB’s Media Culture and Immersive Technologies team. Over the last couple of years we have conducted a significant amount of research into blind and partially sighted people's thoughts on making sports commentaries more accessible.
100K in a Day fundraiser for RNIB
Co. Armagh man Christopher McConville has raised a staggering £1,535 for sight loss charity RNIB by walking from London to Brighton.
North East Mayor takes guided walk with RNIB to discover obstacles facing people with sight loss
Recently elected North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has undertaken a guided walk with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), to experience the challenges faced by blind and partially sighted people.
"It is still possible for blind and partially sighted people to go to matches and enjoy them”
Adam Woodmason has Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (ION). After receiving his diagnosis and being signposted to RNIB, Adam felt confident to get out and about in his community, which enabled him to reach out to his local football club to make attending matches more accessible. Adam speaks of his experience with Ipswich Town Football club and why it’s important to raise awareness of blind and partially sighted people who enjoy football, to motivate other stadiums to become more accessible to those with vision impairment.
RNIB gets ‘izzy-wizzy’ to celebrate Sooty’s 75th anniversary in the UK
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) celebrates Sooty’s 75th anniversary by launching a new Sooty Collection Box, which has been given a modernised glow-up.