MPs will be voting in Westminster tomorrow, call on your MP to vote against the plans. the proposal will still strip blind and partially sighted people of hundreds, even thousands, of pounds each year, and create a two-tiered disability benefits system:

Stargardts is a form of macular degeneration, affecting the central vision.

Aoife was diagnosed with an eye condition called #Stargardts at age 13, alongside younger brother Jack(then 11). Read the journey that brought the McGlades from Mayobridge to tackling this challenge as a family, just as they have their sight loss journey:

Tune into @bbcradioulster from 11am to hear intrepid fundraisers Aoife and Emma share their story of raising an incredible £45,586 for @RNIB through their Sight Towards The Summit hiking challenge across the highest peaks in the UK and Ireland. #Stargardts

It's #NationalSunglassesDay This summer, remember to look after your eyes. Harmful UV sunlight may increase your risk of some eye conditions. When buying sunglasses, check for the CE quality mark or British Standard (BS EN ISO 12312-1). #EyeCareWeCare

Excited to welcome you all to our relaunch event of our Products and Advice Centre tomorrow. Drop into see us between 10am and 3pm and browse the range of RNIB products or treat yourself to one of our advice clinics on any of our support services in NI

A big thank you to the gang from @ThatsTVBelfast for having Joe and Louise on to talk about our Products and Advice Centre relaunch tomorrow, 26 June at our premises here on Gloucester Street Belfast. We’re open from 10am to 3pm so come on in and say hello.

RT @RNIB: In a significant development, more than 100 MPs have signed an amendment that could thwart the UK Government's damaging plans to….

RT @RNIB: MPs are set to vote on these plans next Tuesday. Join us now in calling on your MP to vote against them 5….

RT @RNIB: But we know there could be blind and partially sighted people whose primary condition is not listed as ‘visual disease’, so the r….

RT @RNIB: In media interviews, we've talked about how 1 in 10 blind and partially sighted people could be impacted by the UK Government pla….

RT @Translink_NI: There will be temporary changes to pedestrian access at #BelfastGrandCentralStation 24th June - 8th July to deliver enabl….

Today, come see us in Whitla Hall @QUBelfast Big Sanctuary Fair, 2pm-7pm, part of #RefugeeWeek We’ll be there talking about looking after your sight and how to access RNIB support. If you’re from a migrant / minority ethnic community, stop by and say hi.

Whether you suspect you have #cataracts or you have been told you do, RNIB can guide you through what to expect and questions you can ask to make sure you understand each step of your journey going forward:#CataractsAwarenessMonth

Did you know, RNIB's Bookshare service provides over 1.1 million books in accessible formats for learners with vision impairment or other print disabilities such as dyslexia. Free to access by teachers, students and parents. Read more:

RT @RNIBRadio: RNIB hosted a roundtable on how employers and employees can work together to improve employment outcomes for people with dis….

Great interview here from RNIB Connect Radio and Shaun Hayward, a blind musician who shares how he records and produces his own music using industry leading software and assistive tech.

You can follow this link to find details of a public consultation event in NI on the proposed welfare reform. The times are from 2pm to 5pm on Monday 16 June. Note, the venue is not yet confirmed but if you register, the final details will be communicated.

UK government brings forward self-driving pilots to spring 2026 -

What can happen when good customer service, accessibility and technology come together: A brilliant new ad with both audio description and sign language from @currys which RNIB provided support and guidance on. What do you think? #BeyondTechspectations.