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Contact your MP about proposed changes to disability benefits and Universal Credit
Last week the UK Government announced major proposals to change the benefit system which risk making many blind and partially sighted people worse off by hundreds, or even thousands, of pounds each year.
Charity urges change in attitudes towards mothers with sight loss
Ahead of Mother's Day (Sunday 30 March), leading sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has released research that shows the barriers faced by mothers with sight loss during pregnancy and into their first years of motherhood.
RNIB hosts Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2025
RNIB Scotland hosted our Inclusive Design for Sustainability (IDS) conference at the Glasgow Science Centre on March 17 and 18 2025.
Edinburgh runner nears 20th marathon to support sight loss charity
For the past two decades, Archie MacGregor (64) has laced up his running shoes with a purpose that goes far beyond the finish line. He is soon to complete his 20th marathon in 20 years, to raise vital funds for national sight loss charity, RNIB.
'Braille and Beyond' library tour stops in Glasgow for Braille’s 200th anniversary
On Tuesday, January 28, the Mitchell Library in Glasgow will host a special event celebrating the importance of braille and tactile literacy, organised by sight loss charity RNIB in partnership with Glasgow Libraries. Open to everyone, the event promises a day of engaging activities, informative talks, and networking opportunities for those who use braille and anyone curious about its transformative impact.
Harping on about braille
A blind harpist will help mark an important milestone this week at the Scottish Parliament reception to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille.
Safer streets thanks to community campaign
A Macduff man has campaigned for safer streets by petitioning for a crossing outside the local primary school.
New housing development will mark invention of braille
North Ayrshire’s largest-ever council house development will mark the invention of braille.
Braille at 200: The code that changed everyday life
Sue Marshall taught Braille as a volunteer with RNIB Scotland for many years. Sue explains how Braille has helped shape her, her husbands and many of her students' lives.
Lifelong braille user pays tribute to “excellent” writing system
Sight loss charity RNIB Scotland is celebrating 200 years of braille, Jim McCafferty, a long-standing advocate for accessible formats from Glasgow, reflects on his lifelong relationship with braille.
