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Accessibility 10.12.24

How to make Christmas accessible for blind and partially sighted children

There’s no more special time of year for children – whether they’re five or 50! – than Christmas. It’s a time when there’s magic everywhere, and it’s filled with colour and sparkle. But how can you make sure that children with vision impairment (VI) are able to enjoy the fun and laughter that’s part and […]

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How to make Christmas accessible for blind and partially sighted children

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Latest News March 21, 2023

A podcast journey of the iconic London Marathon with RSBC

This episode explores the journey of two runners – Gordon and Kathryn – who share their personal experiences of training for and running the 2022 London Marathon for RSBC.

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Latest News March 15, 2023

RSBC celebrates one year at the Life Without Limits Centre in London

The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) has celebrated its first anniversary in its award-winning Richard Desmond’s Life Without Limits Centre (LWLC) for children, young people and their families in the heart of London. Young children and their families, donors, staff, trustees and volunteers and guests including actor, entertainer and RSBC Ambassador, Jon Culshaw took […]

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Latest News March 8, 2023

Royal Society for Blind Children marks an important anniversary

The Royal Society for Blind Children is celebrating its first anniversary in its award-winning Richard Desmond’s Life Without Limits Centre (LWLC) for children, young people and their families in the heart of London.  

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Latest News March 6, 2023

RSBC & The Amber Trust to make outdoor musical instruments more accessible

The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC),  Percussion Play, and The Amber Trust are delighted to announce their collaboration with the aim to make outdoor musical instruments even more accessible, particularly to young people who are blind or partially sighted. A workshop is to be held in April at the RSBC’s Life Without Limits Centre […]

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Children and Young People's Stories February 22, 2023

Abigail the awesome

You may have heard of Abigail when, in Spring 2021, Abigail and mum Debbie had just done a sponsored walk dressed as a pirate (Abigail) and princess (Debbie), raising a smashing £2,000 for RSBC.

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Latest News February 8, 2023

Opening doors to employment for blind and partially sighted young people

The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) supports blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families across England and Wales and it is encouraging employers to provide more opportunities for young people who are vison impaired. On Thursday 2nd March  RSBC is hosting a free employment seminar, at its Life Without Limits Centre […]

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Latest News February 3, 2023

The Life Without Limits newsletter is now available

RSBC is pleased to share the Spring edition of our supporter newsletter.

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Latest News January 11, 2023

Royal Society for Blind Children announces new Chair of trustees

The RSBC is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Plant as its new Chair of Trustees with effect from 1 January 2023. The appointment follows the retirement of Ian Stephenson at the end of last year. Patrick Plant has served as an RSBC trustee for 8 years and took up the role of Vice-Chair […]

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Latest News January 5, 2023

RSBC Dorton College students celebrated World Braille Day

On Wednesday 4th January 2023, students at RSBC Dorton College celebrated World Braille Day at the Orpington Campus, The Walnuts, Orpington, BR6 0TE. Students enjoyed taking part in fun activities. They played Braille Uno and learned Transport signs in braille.