Useful Links

Here are some other sites which you might find helpful:
Note: All the links below will open into new web-browser windows.

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
RNIB on line library service
The PartiallySighted Society Helping people with a visual impairment
Royal National College for the Blind further education and training for those blind or partially sighted
AbilityNet is a national charity helping disable adults and children use computers and IT.
Disabled Living Foundation is a national charity giving free advice on a large range of equipment available for the disabled .
Macular Society aims to build confidence and independence for those with central vision impairment.
Wales Council for the Blind promote the welfare of blind and partially-sighted persons.
Disability and Health Directory of UK Disabled Care, Mobility, Services, Aids and Social Needs
Infosound infoSound offers free, accessible, impartial and relevant information for those in the UK who live with sight loss
Talking Newspapers – Local talking newspapers directory
British wireless for the Blind
Thrive (Thrive is the national horticultural charity based at Beech Hill just out side Reading).
cobolt Systems Ltd suppliers of Audible equipment for sensory impaired persons.
Talking Computers a monthly audio memory stick for the vision impaired computer user, you now also can listen to it on line.
Calibre Audio Library – audio books for people with sight problems, dyslexia or disabilities
University of the Third Age a national organisation made up of local groups who offer learning opportunities to retired individuals
Support and information for vision impaired Employees
Sellers of accessible equipment