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confident.</p> <p class="hero-promo-tile__copy"></p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaigning/current-campaigns/employment-and-welfare/disability-confident-programme" class="promo-link"><span class="hero-promo-tile__link">Read about our programme</span></a> </div> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="tile col-6 hero-promo__tile"> <div class="tile-border contextual-links-region"> <figure class="promo--block-new"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/celebrating-blind-poets-world-history" class="promo-link"> <img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825im_/https://www.rnib.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/sub_hero_image/public/national_poetry.jpg?itok=ixgF2n8t" width="533" height="256" alt="There are events happening across the country for National Poetry day"/> <div class="cover"> <div> <div class="icon icon-arrow-right"></div> </div> </div> </a> <div class="hero-promo-tile__content"> <h4> World Poetry Day</h4> <p class="hero-promo-tile__copy"> Find out about famous blind and partially sighted poets for World Poetry Day.</p> <p class="hero-promo-tile__copy"></p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/celebrating-blind-poets-world-history" class="promo-link"><span class="hero-promo-tile__link">Learn more about the poets</span></a> </div> </figure> </div> </section> </div><div class="hero-promo-row hero-promo__row2"> <section class="tile col-6 hero-promo__tile"> <div class="tile-border contextual-links-region"> <figure class="promo--block-new"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/double-dash" class="promo-link"> <img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825im_/https://www.rnib.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/sub_hero_image/public/702x400%20Image%202.jpg?itok=UFuZ9Yt2" width="533" height="256" alt="Two Double Dash runners wave their arms in the air showing off their yellow running tether" title="Two Double Dash runners wave their arms in the air showing off their yellow running tether"/> <div class="cover"> <div> <div class="icon icon-arrow-right"></div> </div> </div> </a> <div class="hero-promo-tile__content"> <h4> RNIB Double Dash</h4> <p class="hero-promo-tile__copy"> Find a buddy and get ready to walk or run 5k, tethered together through Regent's Park.</p> <p class="hero-promo-tile__copy"></p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/double-dash" class="promo-link"><span class="hero-promo-tile__link">Find out more and do the Double Dash</span></a> </div> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="tile col-6 hero-promo__tile"> <div class="tile-border contextual-links-region"> <figure class="promo--block-new"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/donations-and-fundraising/help-jenny-to-make-a-difference" class="promo-link"> <img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825im_/https://www.rnib.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/sub_hero_image/public/RNIB_ECLO_Jenny_supports_patients_with_sight_loss.jpg?itok=76Ix_FkN" width="533" height="256" alt="RNIB ECLO Jenny talks to a patient " title="Donate today and help us employ a new ECLO"/> <div class="cover"> <div> <div class="icon icon-arrow-right"></div> </div> </div> </a> <div class="hero-promo-tile__content"> <h4> Donate to our ECLO appeal</h4> <p class="hero-promo-tile__copy"> When Jacqueline was diagnosed with glaucoma, her ECLO was a tower of strength to her.</p> <p class="hero-promo-tile__copy"></p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/donations-and-fundraising/help-jenny-to-make-a-difference" class="promo-link"><span class="hero-promo-tile__link">Read about what ECLOs do and take action</span></a> </div> </figure> </div> </section> </div></section> <section class="wysiwyg white contextual-links-region"> <div class="grid--row"><div class="col-6"><h2><span class="line" style="">Supporting you</span></h2><p>聽</p><blockquote aria-label="quote"><h2>I decided to take part in the London Marathon for RNIB. They鈥檇 been a huge source of support after I received my sight loss diagnosis, so it made sense to <a href="/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/running-events-0">run for them</a>.</h2><p><cite>Mark Rogerson</cite></p></blockquote></div><div class="col-6"><p>聽</p><p>聽</p><h2><div class="media media-element-container media-default"><img alt="Mark Rogerson and his guide Mark Woods " title="Mark Rogerson finishing the London Marathon" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="10" typeof="foaf:Image" src="/web/20190327051825im_/https://www.rnib.org.uk/sites/default/files/Mark%20Rogerson%20and%20his%20guide%20Mark%20Woods%20702x3400.jpg" width="702" height="400"/></div></h2></div></div><p>聽</p></section> <section class="multi-promo promo-wrapper contextual-links-region two-tiles white landscape"> <div class="no-container"> <section class="promo--blocks tiles two landscape descriptions-yes"> <div class="promo--block tile with-hover-effect req-6-icon-tile contextual-links-region large-icon blue col-6"> <div class="tile-border"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/practical-help" class="promo--blocks__icon"> <figure> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-chat"></span> </div> <figcaption> <h3>Practical help </h3> <p><p>Whether you need advice on keeping your job, technology, or tips on how to keep doing the hobbies you love, we can help.</p></p> </figcaption> </figure> </a> </div> </div> <div class="promo--block tile with-hover-effect req-6-icon-tile contextual-links-region large-icon blue col-6"> <div class="tile-border"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/our-services" class="promo--blocks__icon"> <figure> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-diagnosis-opt2"></span> </div> <figcaption> <h3>Our services</h3> <p><p>Living with sight loss can be challenging, but we believe everyone affected by sight loss can face the future with confidence. Find out how our services can support you.</p></p> </figcaption> </figure> </a> </div> </div> <hr class="clear"> </section> </div> </section> <section class="multi-promo promo-wrapper contextual-links-region four-tiles white portrait"> <h2>Solutions for everyday living</h2> <div class="no-container"> <section class="promo--blocks tiles four portrait descriptions-yes"> <section class="promo--block tile with-hover-effect req-6-photo-tile contextual-links-region no-lozenge col-3"> <div class="tile-border"> <a class="promo-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-health/eye-conditions"> <figure> <div class="img-wrap"> <img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825im_/https://www.rnib.org.uk/sites/default/files/cta/IN_eye_health_0.jpg" width="702" height="400" alt="Brown eye staring straight ahead" title="Brown eye staring straight ahead "/> <div class="cover"> <div> <div class="icon icon-arrow-right"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wrp"> <h3>Eye health</h3> <p>Our helpful guides can help you learn more about different eye conditions.</p><p> </p> </div> </figure> </a> </div> </section> <section class="promo--block tile with-hover-effect req-6-photo-tile contextual-links-region no-lozenge col-3"> <div class="tile-border"> <a class="promo-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://shop.rnib.org.uk/"> <figure> <div class="img-wrap"> <img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825im_/https://www.rnib.org.uk/sites/default/files/shop_hero.jpg" width="1066" height="512" alt=""/> <div class="cover"> <div> <div class="icon icon-arrow-right"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wrp"> <h3>Online Shop</h3> <p>Our Online Shop has lots of useful products for someone with sight loss including kitchen essentials.</p> </div> </figure> </a> </div> </section> <section class="promo--block tile with-hover-effect req-6-photo-tile contextual-links-region no-lozenge col-3"> <div class="tile-border"> <a class="promo-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/talking-books-service"> <figure> <div class="img-wrap"> <img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825im_/https://www.rnib.org.uk/sites/default/files/reading-choices-031116_MH_4006_702x400.jpg" width="702" height="400" alt=" " title=" "/> <div class="cover"> <div> <div class="icon icon-arrow-right"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wrp"> <h3>Talking Books</h3> <p>Our Talking Books service gives blind and partially sighted people access to over 25,000 audiobooks for free.</p> </div> </figure> </a> </div> </section> <section class="promo--block tile with-hover-effect req-6-photo-tile contextual-links-region no-lozenge col-3"> <div class="tile-border"> <a class="promo-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/information-everyday-living/work-and-employment"> <figure> <div class="img-wrap"> <img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825im_/https://www.rnib.org.uk/sites/default/files/RNIB-Employment.jpg" width="702" height="400" alt=""/> <div class="cover"> <div> <div class="icon icon-arrow-right"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wrp"> <h3>Employment advice</h3> <p>Advice to help you find employment, start your own business, or stay in work if you're losing your sight.</p> </div> </figure> </a> </div> </section> <hr class="clear"> </section> </div> </section> <section class="multi-promo promo-wrapper contextual-links-region four-tiles white landscape"> <h2>Get involved</h2> <div class="no-container"> <section class="promo--blocks tiles two landscape descriptions-yes"> <div class="promo--block tile with-hover-effect req-6-icon-tile contextual-links-region large-icon yellow col-6"> <div class="tile-border"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/volunteering" class="promo--blocks__icon"> <figure> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="icon near-you"></span> </div> <figcaption> <h3>Volunteer</h3> <p><p>Join thousands of incredible volunteers who make every day better for people living with sight loss.</p></p> </figcaption> </figure> </a> </div> </div> <div class="promo--block tile with-hover-effect req-6-icon-tile contextual-links-region large-icon green col-6"> <div class="tile-border"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaigning" class="promo--blocks__icon"> <figure> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-campaigns"></span> </div> <figcaption> <h3>Campaign</h3> <p><p>Become a part of our campaign network to help create a society where sight loss isn't a barrier to living life to the full.</p></p> </figcaption> </figure> </a> </div> </div> <hr class="clear"> </section> <section class="promo--blocks tiles two landscape descriptions-yes"> <div class="promo--block tile with-hover-effect req-6-icon-tile contextual-links-region large-icon green col-6"> <div class="tile-border"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/community/register" class="promo--blocks__icon"> <figure> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-research-hub"></span> </div> <figcaption> <h3>Network</h3> <p><p>Become part of our growing community of people united by their experience of sight loss.</p></p> </figcaption> </figure> </a> </div> </div> <div class="promo--block tile with-hover-effect req-6-icon-tile contextual-links-region large-icon yellow col-6"> <div class="tile-border"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190327051825/https://www.rnib.org.uk/donations-and-fundraising" class="promo--blocks__icon"> <figure> <div class="icon-wrapper"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="icon donate"></span> </div> <figcaption> <h3>Fundraise</h3> <p><p>With your support we can reach more blind and partially sighted people and face the future with 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