The NFBUK and Bristol Disability Equality Forum (BDEF) have posted a petition, supported by 115 organisations from across the UK, calling on the government to halt the Survey on the Governments National Disability Strategy to…
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Braille translator’s fight for independence
Sam and Danny Noonan sit outside with their dogs, a white and brown Labrador. A braille teacher says evolving technology is causing a decline in literacy among people who are vision-impaired, prompting her to bring…
NFBUK present appeal to the Prime Minister calling for an inquiry
On Monday 22nd July five NFBUK members walked along Downing Street to number 10 to present an appeal to the Prime Minister for an independent inquiry into shared space. Sarah Gayton’s initiative was led by Andrew Hodgson…
New President takes over the reigns of leading charity and the voice of blind people, NFBUK
At their AGM in Windermere, the NFBUK changed President. Outgoing President, Douglas Gilroy, said: “I congratulate Andrew on becoming my successor. We have a lot of challenges ahead of us in these tough financial times…
Vacancy: Development Worker
Hours: 20 hours per week, flexible Salary Scale: £26,539 pro-rata to 20 hours Contract: Initially for 12 months Closing date for applications: Monday 22 February 2016 The Role To raise awareness of NFBUK work and…