Did the Paralympics affect public perceptions of disability?
Over the years discrimination against disabled people has become less acceptable, but remains widespread. The Paralympics provided an opportunity to tackle some of the stigma…
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RNIB launches online services directory
Blind and partially sighted people can now search for key services and support in their local area using a new online directory launched by the…
World Polio Day
Today is World Polio Day, 24 hours which aim to raise awareness of the continued battle against polio and its long term effects – Post…
Blind and partially sighted people encouraged to Switch on to technology
Technology isn’t just about gadgets, it’s about making life easier says the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) as it launches its ‘Switch on…
Paralympic hero joins in volunteer celebration
Eton Dorney was at the centre of celebration on Thursday 4 October as the Windsor and Maidenhead Volunteer Centre announced their winners of the Volunteer…
Stop for me, speak to me
Today, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) launches its bus campaign: Stop for me, Speak to me. The campaign is calling on bus…
AKW takes on another challenge
Independent living solutions provider AKW entered a team into the St Richard’s Hospice Corporate Challenge for the second year in a row, raising valuable funds…
Charity manager scoops award
A Scottish charity manager has been named as the UK’s Manager of the Year by recruitment specialists REED. 44-year-old Allison Erwin is an area manager with…