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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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Latest News August 15, 2023
Making waves: Imogen competes as a vision impaired para-swimmer in Rio’s World School Sports Games
In June 2023, RSBC’s Advice and Information service was able to help Imogen, a 13-year-old para-swimmer, to take part in the U15 ISF World School Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Latest News August 14, 2023
RSBC and World Sight Day: What it is and why it matters
World Sight Day is a global initiative orchestrated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB); this day shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by individuals with sight loss while advocating for enhanced eye health.
For Families August 10, 2023
Help your vision impaired baby learn through touch
Touching things helps your baby to understand and navigate the world around them. Here are some things that can help with that.

Latest News July 24, 2023
The RSBC Summer Holiday Programme Begins
RSBC is offering FREE activities for blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families over the summer holidays. Our Senior Community Support Worker, Owain and Senior Accessibility Advisor, Alex, share further details about all the fun activities you can take part in with over the summer holidays, and how to join.

Latest News July 24, 2023
The Royal Society for Blind Children appoints new CEO
The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) announces the appointment of Julie Davis as CEO. Julie will join RSBC, which supports blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families across England and Wales, on 17th October. She will succeed the Society’s current CEO, Sue Sharp, who is retiring.

Latest News July 12, 2023
Lee Roake, blind student at Dorton College, takes on the triathlon for RSBC
On 12th August, Lee Roake, 17, who is visually impaired with an ultra-rare genetic condition called WAGR Syndrome will be taking part in the Superhero Triathlon to help raise funds for RSBC. Embarking on a triathlon is a remarkable feat for anyone, but for individuals who are blind or partially sighted, the journey is laden […]

Latest News July 6, 2023
Make every step count: Run the London Marathon 2024 and raise funds for blind and partially sighted children with RSBC
The charity invites 79 runners to consider participating in the London Marathon on behalf of the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC). This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of the world’s largest fundraising event where you’ll be raising funds for a children’s charity with a profound commitment to empowering blind and partially […]

Children and Young People's Stories June 19, 2023
A remarkable young woman: Emma’s story
Meet Emma, 17, a remarkable young woman from Hertfordshire. From birth, Emma has lived with sight loss but at six, she experienced the additional challenge of losing her hearing.

Latest News May 17, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week: Sight loss can have a profound impact on children’s mental health
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week’s focus is “Anxiety” as they aim to increase people’s awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.