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New survey to uncover challenges faced by blind and partially sighted people in the music industry

Baluji Music Foundation has launched their new survey, “Blind to the Facts” to identify the challenges faced by blind and partially sighted people across the UK music industry. Funded by Vision Foundation and conducted by Dr Claire Castle in collaboration...

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Blind Braille Artist, Clarke Reynolds’ first solo London exhibition!

‘The Power of Touch’ is the first London solo exhibition by the Blind Braille Artist, Clarke Reynolds. Known for his creative braille artworks, collections from throughout Clarke's career will be showcased at Quantus Gallery until 4 February 2023. [caption id="attachment_11709"...

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Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation to merge!

Two bold missions, one dynamic new organisation We’re excited to announce that Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation have merged. Both boards voted unanimously for us to come together and work as one organisation from 1 April 2023. United, we...

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5 facts about braille for World Braille Day 2023

The 4th of January marks the birthday of Louis Braille, the creator of braille. Find out more about braille with these five interesting facts....

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Support The Unseen this Christmas

In October we published the first ever research into the shocking scale and nature of domestic abuse among blind and partially sighted people. The research revealed that 1 in 12 visually impaired people in the UK is a victim or...

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5 reasons to take on a marathon in 2023!

In April next year, we are taking on the London Marathon once again! Challenged with the 26.2 mile event, Team Vision runners will have the freedom to push themselves to a new personal best or run at their own pace, taking...

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A Day in the Life of an Employment Advisor at RNIB

Our Vision Fund provides RNIB with funding to employ a full-time, London-based Employment Advisor to help visually impaired people of working age to retain and progress their jobs after sight loss. That Employment Advisor is Debra Bunce, and this is...

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Jessikah Inaba, a black and blind woman in her barrister robe and wig. She is typing on a Braille keyboard.

News: Jessikah Inaba becomes the first black and blind barrister

Jessikah Inaba, from Camden, North London has shattered the "triple-glazed glass ceiling" by becoming the first black and blind barrister in Britain. The 23-year-old qualified last week after studying for five years at the University of Law in London, completing...

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Three actors on stage, they wear colourful costumes. One wears a pirate inspired outfit, one in brown velvet dungarees and a princess in a tiered neon dress. They stand against a mix of colourful designs as a backdrop.

Polka Theatre: a wonderful, welcoming and inclusive experience…

Guest blog by Charmaine Ashpole.   It has taken me some time to put my thoughts into text because I, like many parents, have had to juggle the complexities of family life, with two beautiful young persons at home, often...

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