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Blind actor and TikTok sensation set to take centre stage for the first time at Edinburgh Fringe
"Take The Bins Out" follows the journey of character, Finley Whitmore whose sight loss diagnosis turns his world upside down, and by coming to terms with the implications of that diagnosis, gains insight into himself and every relationship in his life.
Making a Splash: 20 Years of RNIB Connect Radio
RNIB Connect Radio’s presenters are taking on a series of impressive challenges to bust the myths around what people with sight loss can do and to mark twenty years of broadcasting.
Campaign update: consultation on the future of rail ticket offices is extended
Your work has made a difference. Widespread campaigning against the closure of rail ticket offices in England and Glasgow highlighted the extremely short consultation period which would have prevented many from putting forward their views. As a result, the Rail Delivery Group has extended the time for people to have their say until Friday 1 September 2023.
A blind Perthshire man has achieved a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
Will Kent is 21, lives in Forgandenny, and has Stargardt disease, an inherited eye condition that affects the macula of the eye. From his diagnosis at age nine, Will was severely sight impaired, he became completely blind by adulthood.
Edinburgh Fringe to feature blind and partially sighted performers
What’s it like to see a show… without seeing it? This question will be answered by a unique group of blind and partially sighted performers taking part in a ‘Cabaret in the Dark’ at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Take part in the Disability Action Plan consultation
This week the UK Government launched a consultation on its new Disability Action Plan. This sets out actions it plans to take in 2023 and 2024 to improve disabled people’s lives.
New Disability Action Plan: What’s in and what’s out?
The plan, published by the Minister for Disabled People this week, is open for consultation for 12 weeks. It sets out actions the UK Government plans to take this year and next to improve disabled people’s lives.
Speaking up for rail ticket offices
Proposals by train operators to close the majority of ticket offices in England have been met with widespread opposition. Read our update on our campaigning.
RNIB Cymru launches first-ever annual impact report
RNIB Cymru Director Ansley Workman highlights our wonderful work in Wales over the past 12 months.
UK sight loss charities write to the Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, in response to proposed train ticket office closures
The ten charities representing blind and partially sighted people are requesting an urgent meeting to discuss the hugely negative impact that closures of almost all train ticket offices in England would have.