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Accessibility 10.12.24
How to make Christmas accessible for blind and partially sighted children
There’s no more special time of year for children – whether they’re five or 50! – than Christmas. It’s a time when there’s magic everywhere, and it’s filled with colour and sparkle. But how can you make sure that children with vision impairment (VI) are able to enjoy the fun and laughter that’s part and […]
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For Young People August 8, 2024
Announcing the winners of the RSBC Royal Creation Competition
Today we are delighted to share the winners of our Royal Creation Competition. All of our entrants were outstanding, so our judges Anne Fine and Bianca Rafaella had a really difficult task. Well done to the 4 talented artists from Moorend School who will all have Hobbycraft vouchers to spend.
Education August 8, 2024
Celebrating success at RSBC Dorton College’s 2024 prize giving ceremony
RSBC Dorton College celebrated the achievements of its vision-impaired students in a joyful ceremony on July 11, 2024, at the Life Without Limits Centre in London. The event highlighted the students’ hard work and included special awards, speeches, and performances.
For Families August 8, 2024
Possible changes to disability benefits need careful assessment
RSBC provides support to the families of blind and partially sighted children and young people so that they can access the disability benefits they’re entitled to, including PIP. As an advocate for the rights of vision impaired young people, we’re calling for the government to carefully consider any changes proposed in the consultation, so that […]
Our Charity July 19, 2024
Dorton College Students Score with RSBC-Palace Football Day
John Harney and Ben Perriman from the Palace For Life Foundation, the official charity of Crystal Palace FC, hosted the event. During the afternoon, 18 students took part in football-themed team competitions based on speed and accuracy – although the main goal was to have fun as the 2024 academic year ended!
For Young People July 17, 2024
Against the Odds – Zenny’s Story
Zenny is a 22-year-old woman who has been registered Severely Sight Impaired since birth. Fiercely intelligent, she chose not to take up an offer from university as she was determined to follow a pathway into the creative industries (music and acting), but encountered both material and attitudinal obstacles to doing so.
Information and Advice July 12, 2024
Accessible Voting for Vision Impaired Youth: RSBC’s Call to Action
A week on from the election, the dust is settling, and the highs and lows of election night are fading from our memories. But, despite some improvements in electoral accessibility for blind and partially sighted people in recent years, large numbers still aren’t casting their vote.
Education July 3, 2024
Transitioning to secondary school
Making the move up to high school when you have a vision impairment can seem challenging – but we have hints and tips to help it go smoothly.
For Young People June 17, 2024
RSBC’s Royal Creation Competition
If you’re blind or partially sighted, aged up to 25 years old, and live in England or Wales, it’s time to get creative, because you could become a Royal winner!
Latest News June 4, 2024
A Volunteer’s Journey: Meet Harriett
Meet Harriett, a remarkable volunteer whose journey with the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) began over twelve years ago. It was during her university days that the seed for volunteering was planted, as she learned about the profound impact that volunteering can have on charities and the lives they touch.