Visually-impaired Nottingham law student praises book scheme

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Charlie Beeston, 19, from Lincoln, is now studying law at the University of Nottingham.

Charlie Beeston said the service had been very important to him when he was at schoolA visually-impaired law student has said he used books from a sight loss charity to help him achieve top exam grades and a place at university.

During his studies, he made extensive use of the Bookshare service operated by sight loss charity, Royal National Institute of Blind People .The service provides books, worksheets and resources free of charge to teachers, pupils and students, which can be downloaded in accessible formats including electronic braille, PDF and audio.

Mr Beeston, who has severe sight impairment, achieved As in A-level psychology and history and a B in politics.

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