Your gateway to
an independent future

A specialist residential college for young people with visual impairment

Welcome toThe Royal National College
for the Blind (RNC) in Hereford The UK's leading college for further education and training for the visually impaired.

Being a national centre of expertise for people with visual impairment, RNC provides a broad curriculum which is underpinned by specialist skills for life. The College experience is more than vocational and academic qualifications. It's about achievement beyond the classroom - developing self-confidence, personal independence and communication skills that are needed for the future.

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At RNC, every student increases their independence across all aspects of their life. You will gain skills to help you study, live and work independently. From personal and social development, IT, Braille and mobility to independent living skills such as cooking, laundry and managing your finances.

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Uncork your Christmas celebrations early and sip, swirl and support RNC's Virtual Mystery Wine Tasting Experience a… https://t.co/iTFcSCChH9

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RT @amica24org: We caught up with Emma one week into her trialling the OrCam MyEye to see how she was getting on and hear what she was look…

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@TPTgeneral have a new video which simulates five common #sight conditions in vision impaired #children & young peo… https://t.co/bW8i6YpE9S

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RNC Retains Brian Aaron's Cup Posted October 22 2021 RNC's Blind Football team showed grit and determination to beat Brighton & Hove Albion FC 3-0 and pick up the Brian Aaron's Cup for the 2021/22 season. Making RNC champions for the second year in a row. Read more Go

Success for Tara and Tim in debut London Marathon Posted October 08 2021 Read more Go Acoustic Shooting Demonstration Posted October 08 2021 Read more Go

Contact us 01432 265 725 (Main reception)
01432 376 621 (Student enquiries)

Email: info@rnc.ac.uk

Press and media enquiries to:
mediaenquiries@rnc.ac.uk

Visit us at The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Venns Lane, Hereford HR1 1DT

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