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How blind and partially sighted people can share their pandemic experiences with the UK Covid 19 Inquiry

The Covid pandemic affected all aspects of people’s lives, and many blind and partially sighted people were disproportionately impacted. There’s now an important opportunity to share your experiences with the official inquiry into the UK’s response

Posted Thursday, 29 June 2023 News type: News story

RNIB Scotland hosts Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference at Glasgow Science Centre

RNIB Scotland were pleased to host the ‘Inclusive Design For Sustainability’ conference at Glasgow Science Centre on June 21-22.

Posted Friday, 23 June 2023 News type: News story

RNIB announces Ron Hall as newest Celebrity Ambassador

RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) is delighted to announce ITV’s Love Island finalist Ron Hall as its newest Celebrity Ambassador

Posted Monday, 19 June 2023 News type: Press release

Leading vision impairment organisations call on education leaders to recognise Curriculum Framework

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), alongside the Vision Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research (VICTAR) at the University of Birmingham, the professional association for the Vision Impairment Education Workforce (VIEW) and Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT), are calling on political leaders and key decision makers in Northern Ireland to recognise the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI) in the upcoming (Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Transformation Programme.

Posted Friday, 16 June 2023 News type: News story News type: Press release

Refugee Week 2023: UK sight loss charities make collective offer of support to blind and partially sighted asylum seekers and refugees

This Refugee Week (19 – 25 June) the UK’s leading sight loss charities are working together to provide a combined package of support for blind and partially sighted asylum seekers and refugees arriving in the UK.

Posted Friday, 16 June 2023 News type: News story News type: Press release

Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, officially opens RNIB’s new London office

Today, Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh joined staff and supporters of The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to officially open their new London office –The Grimaldi Building on Pentonville Road in Islington.

Posted Thursday, 15 June 2023 News type: Press release

RNIB joins call to #UnlockEducation for children with vision impairment

RNIB - and its education partners, including Thomas Pocklington Trust, are calling on political leaders and decision makers to ensure children and young people with vision impairment have equal access to education.

Posted Thursday, 15 June 2023 News type: News story News type: Press release

Technology for Life volunteer celebrate 45 years

Valentine Newey, 79, began volunteering when he was in his 30’s. Over the last 45 years, he has helped transform the lives of people with sight loss including a 1950s supermodel and close friend of James Bond writer Ian Fleming.

Posted Thursday, 8 June 2023

Jack Reacher narrator explains why he’s delighted to read for RNIB’s Talking Books service

RNIB is celebrating the milestone of 40,000 audio books in its online library

Posted Monday, 5 June 2023 News type: Press release

Specialist Hillingdon service marks five years supporting people diagnosed with sight loss

RNIB’s Eye Care Liaison Officer has supported hundreds of patients at Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals

Posted Monday, 5 June 2023 News type: Press release