Parents with sight loss, this might interest you?

It's important to remember that PIP payments are for people who are in work, as well as those who aren't in employment. PIP payments are vital to supporting all blind and partially sighted people to live independently.

More needs to be done to create a a fairer benefits system.

Glad to support Police Service NI in launching this new protocol. RNIB’s Olive Rodgers said: ”It’s important that not only people with sight loss feel confident when speaking with PSNI personnel but that officers understand how to best engage with people with sight loss.'

We endorse this open letter to the Minister of Health Robin Swann and call on Department of Health to urgently #RestoreCore funding for the Community and Voluntary sector. Such funding is vital to deliver support and advocacy for those with sight loss and our most vulnerable in NI.

RNIB is supporting the Covid-19 Inquiry’s #EveryStoryMatters programme to ensure that everyone has a chance to share their experience of the pandemic. Anyone affected by sight loss who would like to, should contact RNIB’s Helpline on 0303 1239999 and select option 3.

We’re so glad to be working with Public Health Agency this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth on ways to make screening more accessible to people with sight loss. If you’ve been called for screening or have any concerns about the process, call the freephone helpline on 0800 0152514

Wishing everyone taking part in the #LondonMarathon today the very best of luck and a special shout to those runing to fundraise for RNIB have a great time guys and enjoy the feeling #TeamRNIB

Speaking 30 years ago on this new-fangled thing called 'the internet', Henry said, 'Being blind, I've found that using the computer actually is, to use a copyrighted word, a 'window' to the world.' And how much else has progressed since then!

Congratulations to #Belfast Care provider 'Unique Home Care NI', finalist for 'Employer of the Year' at UK RNIB #SeeDifferentlyAwards - recognising their work in making the company an accessible place of work for an employee who has sight loss. #Belfast Hour #NIBusiness The CIPD in Northern Ireland

We’re delighted to be joining #TheBigHelpOut from Friday 7th-Sunday 9th June 2024!

It’s a chance to lend a hand and make a change.

From finding out about the work we do to becoming a clear streets champion, join us and donate a little time this Spring: rnib.in/BigHelpOut2024

Our newly formed social group for 18 to 35s met up again in Belfast on Saturday. This group is really beginning to go from strength to strength now with 14 people in total. Fun was had as well as some rather excellent lunch so if you wish to get involved, next date is 11 May.

A big thank you to the Players of Postcode Lottery who’ve raised over £10 million to support us since 2018. This funding has gone to many of our frontline services, including Talking Books.

To find out more about Glen’s story, check out this article: rnib.in/GlensStory

‘My journey is just one of thousands whose lives have been improved by the [RNIB Talking Books] service.’

Meet Glen, who has a genetic condition, called retinitis pigmentosa. Watch to find out how he came to love our Talking Books service. 1/2

Thanks for spreading the word Robbie. MLAs can lead the way. We’re appealing to everyone to add alt-text to their photos on social media. A short description takes only seconds to do but means that someone with sight loss understands what your photo is about.

Calling all gamers!

RNIB wants to hear your views, and experiences in regards to accessible gaming. You can do this via a survey and a possible follow up interview. Here's Hubert with more

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We had a fantastic time this week at the Window on Wildlife nature reserve at #Belfast Harbour Estate. We’ve started working with RSPB NI to increase the accessibility and inclusivity of the amazing work they do in bringing people closer to #nature and #wildlife . .

Your words matter. what might seem a harmless throw-away comment, can sometimes hit a person with sight loss right where it hurts. Check this out

This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth we’ve been working with NI’s Bowel Cancer Screening Service so information about the screening process is available in accessible formats. If you have sight loss and aged between 60 and 74, call the Bowel Cancer Screening phone line on 0800 0152514

Congratulations to Volunteer Rory McCartney, shortlisted in Campaigner of the Year category of the #RNIB #SeeDifferentlyAward Rory from #Derry #Londonderry works tirelessly to improve his local community for people with sight loss. Read more Derry Journal derryjournal.com/education/derr…

Take a look at what our Community Connection team have lined up throughout April here in NI. Every month we have a busy programme of activities, check it out here: rnib.org.uk/nations/northe… via @rnib