Organization
Royal National Institute of Blind People(RNIB)
RNIB is the UK's leading sight loss charity, offering support, advice, and information to over two million people living with blindness or visual impairment. Founded in 1868, RNIB campaigns for equal rights, funds eye health research, and delivers practical services to help people live independently.
About
RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in London. It is the UK's largest sight loss charity and a major force for social and legislative change for people with visual impairments.
What They Do
RNIB operates a specialist helpline, the historic Talking Books service, Braille and large-print resources, assistive technology advice, and an Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) programme embedded in NHS eye clinics. The charity campaigns for accessible transport, equal employment, and greater public awareness of preventable sight loss.
Who They Serve
RNIB supports blind and partially sighted people of all ages across the United Kingdom, as well as their families, carers, and the eye health and social care professionals who work with them.
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