Photos from "Your RNIB" event January 2014

42 people attended this event which ABA and RNIB put on in partnership. RNIB's staff, volunteers and members talked about RNIB's work and the benefits of membership. We also had workshops on mobility, assistive technology, Bollywood dance and healthy eating.  

Your RNIB - bringing us together

ABA, in partnership with RNIB, would like to invite our service users to a free fun and informative day which will give you the opportunity to find out what RNIB membership can do for you.

Tuesday 21st January, 10am to 4pm at St Columba United Reformed Church, 70 Headingley Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2DH.

Lunch, refreshments and transport provided. Limited places are available - book a place through your support worker or call the office on 0113 210 3347.

If you, someone you know or someone you support has sight loss RNIB can help.

RNIB is hosting an event in the heart of your community, why not come along and mix with other blind and partially sighted people, learn something new such as easy cooking skills, armchair exercise or self defence.

TRY RNIB MEMBERSHIP FOR FREE for 9 months. 

During that time you will get the opportunity to receive benefits such as  the award winning Vision magazine, our Easy Pay instalment plan to spread the cost of equipment, a personal transcription allowance to have books and materials produced in audio, large print or Braille, regional member forum events, free telephone book clubs and discounts at Vision hotels

Being a member of RNIB

• Keeps you up to date find out about products and hear from other members with our award winning Vision magazine. 
• Gives you the opportunity to enjoy exclusive offers and discounts for example you can spread the cost of purchasing a product with our Easy Pay instalment plan. Easy Pay allows you to pay for any product costing £150 or more in 10 monthly instalments. There's no interest and no charges. 
• Transcribes up to the equivalent of 300 print pages a year for FREE
• You can connect with other blind and partially sighted people. Come and meet other members and help to shape the work of RNIB at regional member forum events or share your love of reading and discover best-selling books from the comfort of your own home with our FREE telephone book clubs. 

There will also be the opportunity to have a private ‘one to one’ chat with one of RNIB’s Welfare Advice workers on the day.

Photos from our 2013 AGM

Our AGM took place on 7th December at Swarthmore Education Centre in Leeds. Around 35 people attended and their was lively discussion of the annual report and ABA's services.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped on the day - preparing the space and serving lunch for everyone.