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Bill introduced in Parliament to tackle barriers faced by voters with sight loss

On Wednesday 22 January, Julie Minns MP (Labour, Carlisle), championed the rights of blind and partially sighted voters through a Ten-Minute Rule Bill, in collaboration with RNIB.

Posted Monday, 10 February 2025 News type: News story

Read author Tom Palmer's World Book Day letter to editor

Posted Friday, 7 February 2025 News type: News story

Glasgow man shares Braille journey at Mitchell Library event

Today [Tuesday, January 28], a transformative Braille and Beyond event was hosted by RNIB in partnership with Glasgow Libraries, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the creation of braille and tactile literacy.

Posted Thursday, 6 February 2025

'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.

Posted Monday, 3 February 2025 News type: Press release

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.

Posted Wednesday, 29 January 2025 News type: Case study News type: Article News type: News story

Travel and Transport survey

Are you blind or partially sighted? We want to hear about your travel experiences! Take our survey to help RNIB influence UK Government and transport providers to make travel safer and accessible.

Posted Thursday, 23 January 2025 News type: News story

Safer streets thanks to community campaign

A Macduff man has campaigned for safer streets by petitioning for a crossing outside the local primary school.

Posted Friday, 17 January 2025 News type: News story

A collection of hopes for 2025

Posted Friday, 17 January 2025 News type: Your Stories

World Braille Day

Marking World Braille Day, the annual celebration of Louis Braille’s birthday, braille expert, Dave Williams, says more funding is needed for braille education and more braille needed in society.

Posted Monday, 13 January 2025 News type: Press release News type: Article News type: News story

RNIB World Book Day 2025 creative writing competition

As part of our World Book Day celebrations, we're delighted to announce our creative writing competition for children with a vision impairment.

Posted Friday, 10 January 2025 News type: News story