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Latest News 28.03.25

Mother’s Day: our CEO shares her story

Happy Mother’s Day to everyone celebrating! In recognition of this special day, we sat down with our CEO, Julie, to hear about her relationship with her daughter, Saime, who is registered blind.

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Mother’s Day: our CEO shares her story

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Outside the Houses of Parliament

Latest News February 27, 2024

RSBC joins All Part Parliamentary Group

Are you aware that only one in four registered blind and partially sighted people of working age are in employment? It’s a shocking statistic that highlights the barriers that still exist for people with visual impairment, despite legislation being in place to ensure that they’re treated equally by prospective employers, such as the Equality Act […]

Back of a runner at the London Marathon wearing a branded RSBC orange running top

Latest News February 22, 2024

We’re gearing up for the The London Marathon with RSBC!

On Sunday, April 21st, 70 RSBC team runners will the 50,000 people running the 2024 London Marathon – the largest team of runners we’ve ever had.

A young man wearing a black top and yellow lanyard. He is about to speak.

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.

A child's hands are touching a paper Braille book

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 […]

Multicoloured graphic with two photos of artistic creations with a text that reads: "RSBC Christmas Creative Competition winners"

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.

A young man wearing a Christmas jumper and hat standing up in front of a micro.

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.