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A massive thank you to McLaren Formula 1 Driver Lando Norris, who auctioned the incredible hand-painted Herend Porcelain Manufactory helmet he wore in qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix in July. All proceeds support RSBC and the Hungarian National Association of the Blind.

RSBC is calling on the new UK government to carefully consider those most vulnerable in our education system – SEND students – to ensure that enough funding and specialist provision, teachers and classroom support is provided. The charity is encouraged by the response that the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s recent pledge to fix the “broken […]

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.

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.

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.