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Blind or visually impaired people contacts
Below is a range of organisations that offer advice and information for blind or visually impaired people.
Action for Blind People
Action for Blind People provides practical employment development support for visually impaired people and their employers, and support for blind and partially sighted people wishing to move home.
British Blind Sport
British Blind Sport is a registered charity and the co-ordinating body of sport for the blind and partially sighted in the UK.
British Computer Association of the Blind
A self-help group of visually impaired computer professionals and users, founded in 1969, concerned with the use of Information Technology by the blind in education.
British Council for Prevention of Blindness
Helping to prevent blindness and restore sight in the UK and the developing world.
British Wireless for the Blind Fund
Established in 1929 to initially help ease the loneliness and isolation experienced by many blind people.
Deafblind UK
A charity which provides a range of support services to deafblind adults and their carers.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
The association provides guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of blind and partially sighted people.
International Glaucoma Association
Solely committed to preventing unnecessary loss of sight through the condition, which is one of the most common eye disorders amongst older people but can affect any age group.
National Blind Children's Society
Enabling blind and partially sighted children to achieve educational and recreational goals by providing large print books, specialised computers, recreational opportunities and educational advice and guidance.
National Federation of the Blind
An organisation of people who are blind or partially sighted that campaign for better service provision and an enhanced quality of life for all blind and partially sighted people.
RNIB National Library Service
Contact details for the RNIB National Library Service, which provides a wide range of library and information services for people with sight problems. Resources include talking books, Braille and giant print books, and online reference services. Formerly known as the National Library for the Blind (NLB).
Opsis
The National Association for the Education, Training and Support of Blind and Partially Sighted People which is working to enhance the opportunities for people who are visually impaired.
Royal Blind Society
An organisation that helps blind or partially sighted with cash grants to provide essential support for those on low incomes and by providing a range of holidays and leisure opportunities.
Royal London Society for the Blind
A national, provider of education, training and employment opportunities for people who are visually impaired.
Royal National College for the Blind
An educational facility in Hereford dedicated to exploring every avenue to improve the lives of people who are blind or partially sighted.
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
A major UK charity offering information, support and advice to over two million blind and partially sighted people
SeeAbility
Provides support services for visually impaired people with additional disabilities.
Sense
Sense is the UK's largest organisation for children and adults who are deafblind or have associated disabilities.
Talking Newspaper Association of the UK
Provides national and local newspapers and magazines on audio tape, computer disk, e-mail and CD-ROM for visually impaired and disabled people who find reading a strain.
Thomas Pocklington Trust
The Thomas Pocklington Trust, a registered charity and company, is a major provider of housing, care and support services for people with sight loss in the UK.
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