the Royal National Institute of Blind People
/ðə ˌrɔɪəl ˌnæʃnəl ˌɪnstɪtjuːt əv ˈblaɪnd piːpl/
/ðə ˌrɔɪəl ˌnæʃnəl ˌɪnstɪtuːt əv ˈblaɪnd piːpl/
(abbreviation RNIB)
- a British organization that helps people who are blind or who cannot see well. It was formed in 1868. It gives practical advice on how to live with sight loss, and information about the technology and products that are available to help make life easier. It also runs schools, as well as homes for older people.