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Liquid level indicator on a drinking glass that contains iced tea and two straws. The glass is on a wooden breakfast bar next to a glass jug of homemade iced tea

Our liquid level indicator just got even better

Posted 13/08/25 | News

Blind and partially sighted people have been using our liquid level indicators to make their morning cuppa for more than 30 years, and the design h...

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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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David Clarke in a white ParalympicsGB top in front of a white backdrop with repeating Paralympics GB logo (a red, white and blue lion's head with a mane that resembles flames)

The man with the Golden Boots

Posted 16/07/25 | Interviews

David Clarke OBE is a former footballer, with 144 caps and 128 goals for England to his name. (Not to mention five silver championship medals and t...

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Coffee tin with four squares spelling 'love' in braille in a graphic (and tactile) form

A perfect gift if you’re dotty about coffee

Posted 29/07/25 | News

Mr Dot, AKA Clarke Reynolds, famous for his braille-based art, has teamed up with Pepita coffee to produce coffee tins featuring his tactile braill...

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Part of the RNIB Legacy garden with tactile, high contrast planting and metal sculptures

RNIB Legacy Garden wins three RHS awards

Posted 22/07/25 | News

Everything came up (metaphorical) roses for the RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Wentworth last week (16-20 July), which was awarded three top prizes by t...

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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 teenage girl is lying on a bed with a pink cover, while listening to something on a DAISY player

Kick back with a book

Posted 02/07/25

Looking for some reading matter to enjoy this summer? We have you covered… RNIB Library members have some brilliant new books to pick through, incl...

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Three squeaky plush bird toys in a row. Left to right: blue, pink, red.

Pawfect gifts for a four-legged friend

Posted 02/07/25 | News

Whether you’re a guide dog working nine to five, or a hound of leisure, you deserve a treat! Our new Crufts range is here to help hot dogs chill ou...

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