RNIB Connect

We know how difficult it can be for blind and partially sighted people to get that first run on the career ladder or come back into work after a break.  Well one way the RNIB is helping visually impaired people to take that first step into employment or return to work is through the RNIB See Work Differently Work placement scheme. These are paid placements for a fixed term of twelve weeks and are generally for fourteen hours per week 
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Aminah Aslam who is currently on placement as an RNIB Public Affairs Assistant and Rhys Felton, RNIB Public Affairs Officer who has been supporting Aminah, to find out what the See Work Differently Work Placement scheme is all about, why Aminah wanted to apply for a placement, how things have been going so far for her, how Rhys has been supporting Aminah during her placement and the benefits of the scheme for other visually impaired people who might be looking at ways of getting into work or coming back after a break.
Future RNIB See Work Differently Work Placements will be advertised through the recruitment pages of the RNIB website and to find out more about the placement scheme do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/equality-and-employment/see-work-differently-placement-programme/

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The teams are gearing up for this year’s EE Disability FA Cup Finals which take place in June. Hywel Davies has been catching up with Bolton Futsal ahead of the big match.
You can find more information on all of the finals taking place, by visiting the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup returns for 2026

What is sensory play and why is it so beneficial for children with a vision impairment?
Amelia spoke to Tom Norton from the RNIB Education and Children service about the benefits of sensory play.
Find the play guides on the RNIB website -Facilitating play for children with vision impairment | RNIB

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Did you know RNIB have play guides to fun-filled playtimes for children with a vision impairment.
Amelia spoke to Tom Norton from the RNIB Education and Children service about setting up a safe play environment and ideas for play.
Find the play guides on the RNIB website -Facilitating play for children with vision impairment | RNIB
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It’s time to celebrate the huge, positive, difference that volunteers make to charities across the UK.
Today Hywel Davies talks to Lisa Foulkes-Arnold and Amanda Foster, who are involved with RNIB’s Volunteer Advisory Council.
For more details on volunteering with RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk/volunteering

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