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Latest News 22.04.25

Running for Sharn and Maya

With the London Marathon fast approaching, we spoke to runner Hannah to find out why she wanted to raise funds for RSBC.

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Running for Sharn and Maya

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Latest News September 27, 2023

Global art project to celebrate World Sight Day

The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) is proud to announce its ground-breaking fundraising initiative in celebration of World Sight Day, Thursday 12th October. The campaign #loveyoureyes is supported by Chris McCausland, TV presenter and comedian who is registered blind.

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Latest News September 11, 2023

Dorton College starts the year in their new space

Blind and partially sighted students at RSBC Dorton College are enjoying their new College Hub at the LSEC Orpington Campus building. RSBC Dorton College is the only specialist college for vision impaired young people (aged 16-25) in the south east. The College has been steadily increasing student numbers at Orpington. This year we have 20 […]

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Children and Young People's Stories September 1, 2023

Meet Chloe: transitioning to secondary school

Meet Chloe. She has ocular albinism, a genetic condition which increases sensitivity to light and decreases the sharpness of vision. Chloe also has nystagmus which causes her eyes to move uncontrollably and makes it difficult to focus and to see the world in three dimensions. Right now Chloe is just about to finish her first […]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 […]