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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 […]

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! 

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Eesa is 18 and has Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis (LCA), a rare eye condition that has left him mostly blind since birth. While he has some limited light perception and adapts to his surroundings using tools like a screen reader and a white cane for navigation he has, with the help of RSBC and its partners, […]

Celebrate “Volunteer Week” from the 3rd to the 9th of June by joining the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) as a volunteer fundraiser and make a positive impact on the lives of blind and partially sighted children, young people, and their families. Volunteer fundraisers play a crucial role in raising funds to support our organisation’s […]