Organization
Royal National Institute of Blind People(RNIB)
RNIB is the UK's leading sight loss charity, supporting over two million people living with blindness or sight loss through practical services, emotional support, and accessible resources. They also campaign for a more accessible society and fund research to prevent avoidable sight loss.
About
Established in 1868, RNIB is headquartered at the Grimaldi Building on Pentonville Road in London — a premises designed with accessibility for blind and partially sighted visitors in mind. As the UK's largest vision charity, RNIB reaches hundreds of thousands of people each year through direct services and national influence.
What They Do
RNIB operates a free helpline, provides a Talking Books and accessible library service, delivers specialist employment support, and publishes guidance for people newly diagnosed with sight loss. They also produce resources in accessible formats, offer assistive technology guidance, and campaign for legislative changes that improve daily life for blind and partially sighted people.
Who They Serve
RNIB serves people of all ages with any degree of sight loss — from those recently diagnosed to people born with visual impairments — as well as their families and the professionals who work in sight loss services.
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