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Four people standing on a street with various white canes and a white walking stick

Let's hear it for the white cane!

Posted 08/10/25 | Advice

Vital mobility tool, symbol of independence, and a cue for sighted people to act appropriately – the white cane always deserves appreciation. As Wh...

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Braille and print picture book open to show a smiling pumpkin. The book is surrounded by plush pumpkins, candles and black web-like material

Spooky reads for Halloween

Posted 08/10/25 | Advice

Multiply your chills this spooky season with our horrifying BOOk list! Starting with the least terrifying titles for younger readers, we have the c...

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A white woman using a magnifier lamp to help with her embroidery.

Let there be light!

Posted 08/10/25 | Advice

You don’t need us to tell you that good lighting is a great way to make lots of tasks easier. But if you’ve only ever had to worry about whether to...

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A tall glass cup filled with coffee and with a liquid level indicator on the rim on a wooden surface in a kitchen

A daily grind we can get behind

Posted 29/09/25 | Advice

Wednesday (1 October) is International Coffee Day, so here are our top five products we’d recommend to coffee lovers. 1. Pepita coffee tin Clarke R...

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Three school pupils in a classroom using tactile maths tools.

Back to school – advice for parents

Posted 18/08/25 | Advice

As the new school year begins, Tom Norton, RNIB Education and Children Information and Resources Officer, offers advice for parents of children wit...

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A young person using a reading guide (or typoscope) to read large print learning materials in a classroom

Back to school – useful products for all ages

Posted 13/08/25 | Advice

Whether your child is getting ready for their first day at school, embarking on a big exam year, or somewhere in between, we’re here to support the...

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A person pointing to the NaviLens code on RNIB's braille advent calendar stickers.

Get the most from your products

Posted 08/07/25 | Advice

To help you get the best out of the products you buy from us we offer instructions in accessible formats and NaviLens codes on RNIB-branded product...

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A smiling woman with short, white hair smiles while using her Synapptic smartphone

Stay in touch with Synapptic

Posted 01/07/25 | Advice

If you’re looking to stay in touch with family and friends, retain your independence and keep up with the latest entertainment, news and YouTube vi...

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A person walking along a path in a park on a sunny day. They have a guide dog and are using a red and white mobility cane.

Deafblind awareness week

Posted 17/06/25 | Advice

More than 450,000 people in the UK are affected by deafblindness, a combined sight and hearing impairment. Although it can mean someone has no sigh...

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