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Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) - http://www.rnib.org.uk/
National UK charity providing a range of information for blind or partially sighted people. Includes fund raising details and events. |
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Talking Newspaper Association UK - http://www.tnauk.org.uk/
Provides national and regional talking newspapers and magazines in alternative formats for the blind, visually impaired and the disabled. Includes news, support and links. |
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Action For Blind People - http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/
Charity for blind and partially sighted people giving equal opportunities in every aspect of their lives. Information, advice, includes housing and employment details. |
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Disabled Access Guide for Theatregoers - http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/access
London theatre guide including information on audio described and signed performances as well as general access information. Includes news and ticket sales. |
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National Centre for Tactile Diagrams - http://www.nctd.org.uk
Based at the University of Hertfordshire, providing tactile diagrams maps and pictures, with supporting materials, for blind and visually impaired people for education, work and leisure. |
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Blind in Business - http://www.blindinbusiness.org.uk/
A UK charity providing IT, technology training and teaching resources to help visually impaired or blind people. Offers employment details, training and events. |
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Fight for Sight - http://www.fightforsight.org.uk/
Work and fundraising details supporting research into blindness. Includes research and donation details. |
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St Dunstan's - http://www.st-dunstans.org.uk
Charity providing training and rehabilitation to blind ex-service men and women. Services, news and events. |
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The Royal Blind Asylum and School - http://www.royalblind.org/
Charity providing for the education, training, employment, care and welfare of blind and visually impaired people in Scotland. Annual report and information on their activities. |
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The British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society - http://www.brps.org.uk/
Provides a better understanding of the inherited retinal disorders known as Retinitis Pigmentosa. Information offered in various text forms. |
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Visual Impairment Centre for Teaching And Research - http://www.education.bham.ac.uk/research/victar/
Carries out research, teaching and training, and provides advice and resources in the area of visual impairment and education. Birmingham based. News and project details. |
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British Wireless for the Blind Fund - http://www.blind.org.uk/
Provides radio cassette recorders on free permanent loan to registered blind people over the age of eight who are disadvantaged and resident in the United Kingdom. |
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Thomas Pocklington Trust - http://www.pocklington-trust.org.uk/
UK charity providing housing, care and support services for people with sight loss. Information about services, eye conditions, volunteer opportunities, and branch network. |
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Vision 2020 UK - http://www.vision2020uk.org.uk/
Facilitates collaboration and co-operation between organisations within the UK with a focus on visual impairment, and who operate on a national, regional or international basis. Includes calendar of events. |
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Association of Blind Piano Tuners - http://www.uk-piano.org/
Serves blind and partially sighted piano tuners worldwide. Site provides information including mission statement, aims, member list and membership benefits. |
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Talking News Federation - http://tnf.org.uk
Provides information and guidance to local Talking Newspaper groups across the UK to enable them to provide a more comprehensive local news service to Partially Sighted persons within their community. |
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Ulverscroft - http://www.edisure.com/~ulverscroft/uk/ukindex.html
Specialist publisher of large print and audio books. Catalogue, online shopping, and details of local showrooms. |
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Royal London Society for the Blind - http://www.rlsb.org.uk/
National and international provider of education, training, employment opportunities, and support for people who are visually impaired. Information about their services, structure and history. |
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SeeAbility - http://www.seeability.org/
Works with adults who are visually impaired and have other disabilities to explore their potential, develop skills/independence and enhance the quality of their lives. |
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Wales Council For The Blind - http://wcb-ccd.org.uk/
Independent umbrella organisation promoting the welfare of blind and partially sighted people includes information about membership and current activities. |
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Kent Association for the Blind - http://www.kab.org.uk/
Information about the services provided by this local charity. Contains some useful information about common diseases affecting vision and some tips on how to make the most of remaining vision. |
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Cornwall Blind Association - http://www.cornwallblind.org.uk/
Offers a range of services for the blind and visually impaired. Information about their Sight Centre, activities, volunteer opportunities, and contact details. |
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Wiltshire Blind Association - http://www.wiltshireblind.org/
Registered charity serving those who are blind and partially sighted in the area. Services, newsletter and local resources. Requires Flash. |
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The Living Paintings Trust - http://www.livingpaintings.org/
Registered charity that offers a free service for visually impaired people, their families, carers and schools. They produce specialist touch and sound packs that explain a variety of pictures. Information on packs and library service. |
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The Blind Business Association Charitable Trust - http://www.bbact.org.uk/
Promotes self-employment for visually impaired people in the UK by offering grants for equipment, education and training. Information about their activities, policies, and contact details. |
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http://www.oxeyes.org.uk/ - http://www.oxeyes.org.uk/
Oxford Association for the Blind offers a range of services for the visually impaired community. Information about their activities, newsletter, links, and contact details. |
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4Sight West Sussex Association for the Blind - http://www.4sightsussex.co.uk/
Charity offering support to the blind and partially sighted. Includes profile, information on organisation, services, fund raising, membership, volunteering, and events, newsletter, image gallery, and contact details. |
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Visionsupport - http://www.visionsupport.org.uk/
Support is Cheshire, Halton and North Wales providing a range of services for people with a visual impairment. Offers news, transcription service and FAQ. |
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Sandwell Visually Impaired (SVI) - http://www.sandwellvisuallyimpaired.org.uk/
A self help voluntary group for people with a visual impairment. Developed by visually impaired people and their associates. Includes news, hints and tips. |
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The Eyeless Trust - http://www.eyeless.org.uk/
A charity offering information and support for families affected by Anophthalmia, Microphthalmia or Coloboma. |
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Hampshire Association for the Care of the Blind - http://www.opensight.org.uk/
Provides care and support to people with a visual impairment, using volunteers and staff. Information about their services, activities, history and volunteer opportunities. |
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Blindcare - http://www.btinternet.com/~blindcare/
A partnership of nine UK charities for the blind and partially sighted. Main purpose of the organisation is fund-raising. Offers advice on how to save tax through tax free payroll giving. |
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http://www.vistablind.org.uk/ - http://www.vistablind.org.uk/
Offer services and support to the blind and visually impaired in Leicestershire and Rutland. Information about their activities, events, newsletter, and staff. |
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The Voluntary Transcribers' Group - http://www.vtg.org.uk/
A group of voluntary Braille transcribers, offering their services for blind people and voluntary groups. Includes contact details and a list of projects they have undertaken. |
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Derbyshire Association for the Blind - http://www.dab.org.uk
Providing a range of services to the visually impaired and blind in the county. Includes useful information, and details of services and volunteer opportunities. |
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Stockton Blind People's Voice - http://www.blindvoice.co.uk
Improving access for blind and visually impaired people. Offers a free Braille greeting card service and transport information system to aid the blind and visually impaired. |
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Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind - http://www.nnab.org.uk/
Provides a range of services for the blind and visually impaired, including residential accommodation for the elderly, community visiting, education and recreation services. |
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Henshaws Society for Blind People - http://henshaws.live.rss-hosting.co.uk
Provider of services for visually impaired people across the North of England. Training, residential, support and care services. |
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Sight Link Braille Services - http://www.sight-link.co.uk/
Offer transcription service to and from Braille for letters, cards and other documents. Includes online ordering facility, company information, and contact details. |
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Playback - http://play-back.org.uk
Offers a library of taped reading materials for the blind and visually impaired. also transcription services. Includes playback tape library and links of visual and blind interest. |