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Meet Maureen and Mohammed. Following sudden sight loss, Maureen reached out to the RNIB Helpline and was introduced to Mohammed, a digital skills advisor that helped her navigate these changes with confidence. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby spoke with them to learn more.
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