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Volunteer week case study | RNIB

Craig Brett has Leber Congenital Amaurosis and works as a volunteer, helping to run RNIB’s Connect group in the east of England for online gaming.

Posted Sunday, 2 June 2024 News type: Case study

Children With Vision Impairment Are Missing out on Education

RNIB has published its latest Freedom of Information (FOI) report on education provision for children with vision impairment living in Northern Ireland. The sight loss charity urges the Minister for Education to act now and provide adequate funding for vital specialist support.

Posted Wednesday, 22 May 2024 News type: Press release

Omagh woman makes mountain effort across the Mournes for Ben and RNIB

On Saturday 8 June, Julie Maclaine (32) from Omagh will be embarking on a 26 mile journey of love and support for her cousin Ben Wishart, who is 11 years old and faces the unique challenges of both autism and visual impairment.

Posted Monday, 20 May 2024 News type: Press release

Mental Health Awareness Week: “Counselling saved my life”

Peter, one of the people who use RNIB’s Sight Loss Counselling service, is sharing his story about how it helped him face the future this Mental Health Awareness Week (13 to 19 May).

Posted Thursday, 16 May 2024 News type: News story

Teen with sight loss grapples with judo success

A Hamilton teenager is proving that judo can be for everyone, including those with sight loss.

Posted Tuesday, 14 May 2024 News type: News story

RNIB's statement on floating bus stops

Vivienne Francis, RNIB’s Chief Social Change Officer commented on reports the Transport Secretary is considering a ban on floating bus stops: “Evidence tells us that the current design of bus stop bypasses is dangerous for blind and partially sighted people."

Posted Monday, 13 May 2024 News type: Press release

#OutOfSight campaign news: A step forward

Our message urging the need for effective vision rehabilitation is starting to be heard judging by the Government’s first formal response to RNIB’s #OutOfSight campaign.

Posted Friday, 10 May 2024 News type: News story

His Majesty King Charles III announced as RNIB's new patron

We are honoured to announce His Majesty King Charles III as our new patron, continuing RNIB’s royal patronage.

Posted Thursday, 9 May 2024

RNIB Connect Radio wins prestigious gold ARIAS award

A Glasgow-based radio station has won a 2024 Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS) for Community Station of the Year. RNIB Connect Radio was established by leading sight loss charity RNIB to provide news, information and entertainment to blind and partially sighted people across the UK.

Posted Wednesday, 8 May 2024 News type: Article