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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 […]

On May 16th 2024, the House of Lords debated the challenges faced by those with disabilities including access to benefits, work, education, housing and healthcare.

I’m Inez Bawa, a community support worker at RSBC. With a background in psychology and years of experience helping people navigate mental health challenges. I’m excited to share some tips on how you can improve your overall wellbeing. Whether you’re a blind or partially sighted child or young person, or just looking to take better […]

Families with blind and partially sighted and disabled children have been struggling more than ever due to the cost of living crisis. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) reported in January 2024 that the proportion of families with disabled children who are living in poverty had risen by nearly a third in the last […]