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Our adventure with The Snowman

In December we were invited to audio-described performance of ‘The Snowman’ at the Sadlers Wells, Peacock Theatre, along with a touch tour of the set, props and costumes.

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Our adventure with The Snowman

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Latest News February 8, 2024

Best wishes to King Charles III

RSBC Dorton College student sends best wishes to King Charles III, who recently announced that he was being treated for cancer.

A female tutor sat next to her student - a teenage girl. She is showing her how to solve a maths problem in a book.

Latest News January 24, 2024

Education – the differences for blind and partially sighted children and young people

Education and learning are key to human development and, on a personal level, lead to a fulfilling adult life. Sight is crucial to how children and young people learn.

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Latest News January 4, 2024

5 ways that Braille can unlock independence, confidence, and equality

We’re used to hearing about how rapid advances in technology are going to level the playing field for those with disabilities. But the fact is that Braille is still the key that unlocks independence for those who are blind or partially sighted – an amazing achievement for a system that was first presented in 1824 […]

A group of six blind and partially sighted college students holding water bottles

Latest News January 1, 2024

Celebrating Achievements: Dorton College Students

This year, the International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ theme is “United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for, with and by persons with disabilities”. On this occasion, the Royal Society for Blind Children would like to highlight the great achievements of Dorton College students throughout the academic year 2022-2023 on […]

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Latest News December 15, 2023

RSBC announces the winners of the Christmas Creative Competition in Wales

The RSBC Creative Competition, in celebration of the Christmas created a Christmas Creative Challenge that was open to blind and partially sighted children and young people in Wales.

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Latest News December 13, 2023

RSBC’s annual Christmas Celebration filled with laughter, music, and generosity

On Tuesday 5th December 2023, the Royal Society for Blind Children held its annual Christmas Celebration at the Life Without Limits Centre (LWLC) in London. Blind and partially sighted children and young people, accompanied by their families and friends, as well as our dedicated volunteers and trustees, and staff members came together to celebrate this very festive […]

Action shot of Frankie, a Dorton College student, throwing a ball at a DC sports event. Frankie, a light-skinned young man with short brown hair, is sat leaning forward in his wheelchair with an intense look of concentration on his face.

Dorton Student Stories November 23, 2023

Frankie’s journey to independence

Meet Frankie, a vibrant and tenacious student at RSBC Dorton College. He is in his third year as a student at RSBC Dorton College. He embarked on a remarkable journey, developing his self-confidence and independence; and embracing his unique abilities.

A mosaic representing an eye made of thousands of images of eyes. At the bottom, there is an "in support RSBC logo" next to the World Sight Day logo.

Latest News November 15, 2023

World Sight Day 2023: Royal Society for Blind Children eyes up success

The Royal Society for Blind Children is thrilled to announce the success of its fundraising initiative in observance of World Sight Day, which took place on Thursday, October 12th.

A group of blind and partially sighted children and young people and their families gathered in the RSBC LWLC Atrium holding AQA certificated. They are accompanied with RSBC volunteers, staff and trustees. They are all looking up at the amera.

Latest News November 2, 2023

Empowering Achievement: RSBC’s 2023 AQA Awards Ceremony

On Saturday 28th October 2023, RSBC held its annual AQA  (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance) Awards Ceremony at the Life Without Limits Centre (LWLC) in London. Blind and partially sighted children and young people, accompanied by their families and friends, as well as our dedicated volunteers, committed trustees, and devoted staff members gathered with pride to […]