LIBBY CLEGG CELEBRATES THE HISTORY OF BRAILLE IN EDINBURGH’S ICONIC ROYAL BLIND SCHOOL
Royal Blind News Release
1 October 2013 - For Immediate Release
London 2012 Paralympic Silver Medalist Libby Clegg will host a unique exhibition about Braille in celebration of National Braille Week.
Edinburgh’s iconic Royal Blind School is opening its doors on Thursday 10th October for a special exhibition showcasing the fascinating history of Braille, in celebration of National Braille Week. Libby Clegg, who is a former pupil at the Royal Blind School and who was recently selected to take part in the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, will be speaking at the event about her experience of using Braille and other alternative formats.
The unique exhibition, from 6pm – 8pm, is a free event and will feature displays of the innovative ways Scottish charity Royal Blind has used Braille to communicate through the years. There will be an exclusive photographic exhibition and historic Braille equipment on display.
Libby Clegg said:
“It’s National Braille Week in October and I’m trying to brush up on my Braille. I don’t think me and my brothers were the best Braille students, it’s so hard! I am trying to get better though. I hope people in Edinburgh will be able to join us on 10th October to learn more about Braille and other alternative formats for blind and visually impaired people.”
Davina Shiell, Royal Blind’s Marketing Manager, said:
“National Braille Week is focused on raising awareness about the use of Braille, and this exhibition is the perfect way to find out how important it is to the lives of blind and visually impaired people. Royal Blind invite anyone who is interested to join us for what promises to be a really interesting evening”.
Numbers for the exhibition are limited so if you would like to attend please RSVP as soon as possible by telephoning the Royal Blind Marketing Department on 0131 229 1456 or booking online at http://bit.ly/NBW2013
National Braille Week takes place from 7-13 October 2013.
For more information please contact:
Davina Shiell, Marketing and Fundraising Manager, Royal Blind
Tel: 0131 229 1456, Mobile: 07713 987797, Email: davina.shiell@royalblind.org
Notes to Editors
Royal Blind is a registered charity that runs services for blind and visually impaired people throughout the UK. We run the following services:
- The Royal Blind School offers the highest quality of education and care to meet the needs of young people with a visual impairment. Our two campuses include pre-school, primary and secondary facilities supporting pupils with additional support needs.
- Braeside House is our home that provides first class services and facilities for older people who are blind or visually impaired, offering both residential and nursing care in purpose built premises.
- The Scottish Braille Press is a leading provider of high quality alternative formats. The press has years of experience, backed up with continuing investment in technology and skills to ensure we can supply the best that is available for our customer needs.
- Forward Vision offers young adults aged 18-25 who have a visual impairment disability, care and support with person centred focus on strengths and abilities, encouraging greater independence.
- Kidscene offers after school care to children attending the Royal Blind School and local schools. The club aims to include a safe, secure and relaxed environment for the children in our care. We endeavour to provide an atmosphere and activities similar to those found within the home
Our sister charity Scottish War Blinded provides an outreach service and day centre facilities for veterans with a visual impairment. Our vision at Royal Blind is to make a significant contribution to building a community in which blind and partially sighted people, including those who also have other disabilities, are fully included and lead fulfilling lives.
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