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Call for NI Businesses to "Get on Board"

A new free resource for employers has been officially launched today to help strengthen inclusion practices within our workforce.

Posted Thursday, 27 January 2022 News type: News story

Making it easier for someone with sight loss to start their own business

We've struck an exciting partnership with British Business Bank that aims to break down barriers to the business world for people living with sight loss.

Posted Wednesday, 26 January 2022 News type: News story

Young Scots with sight loss urge first-time voters to use their vote

Four young people in Scotland are supporting a campaign to encourage more first-time voters to take part in elections, especially those like themselves who have sight loss.

Posted Monday, 24 January 2022 News type: News story

RNIB looks to the Lords to amend Elections Bill

Hopes for changes to the Elections Bill rest on the House of Lords as the bill completed its remaining stages in the House of Commons on 17 January.

Posted Wednesday, 19 January 2022 News type: Article

Banbridge Sisters' singing raises £3,000 for RNIB

They set themselves a £100 target, but two young sisters from Banbridge have sung their way to £3,000 for RNIB – and they’re not done yet!

Posted Wednesday, 19 January 2022 News type: News story

Elections Bill - Letter to the Editor

Posted Friday, 14 January 2022 News type: Press release

MPs come together to discuss the importance of eye health

MPs of all parties made powerful and moving contributions in a parliamentary debate on eye health and macular disease on 11 January.

Posted Friday, 14 January 2022

Braille still important for helping people with sight loss to maintain their independence

Braille, the system of raised dots that has enabled blind and partially sighted people to read and write, is as vital as ever, despite the advances of new technology, says Scotland's leading sight loss charity.

Posted Tuesday, 4 January 2022 News type: News story