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JMU Access
JMU Access is one of the UK's leading access consultancies, part of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), our aim is to help disabled people lead full and independent lives by improving the everyday environments which they use. Comments: 0; Added: 10-10-2007)
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Wiltshire Blind Association
The Wiltshire Blind Association is a registered charity which exists to offer practical help, support and advice to anyone living or working in the County of Wiltshire or within the Borough of Swindon who suffers from sight problems. Comments: 0; Added: 01-08-2008)
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Guide dogs
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association wants a world in which all people who are blind and partially-sighted enjoy the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as everyone else. Comments: 0; Added: 03-11-2007)
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Duxbury Systems (DS)
DS is the Worldwide Braille Translation Leader. The source for both Duxbury DBT and MegaDots braille software. In addition, the Resource Section of this site has hundreds of links to other blindness-related organisations. Comments: 0; Added: 07-10-2007)
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Action for Blind People
Action for Blind People is an expert national organisation, ensuring blind and partially sighted people receive practical support in all aspects of their lives. Last year we introduced 38,000 people to our services. Website is packed with information on work, housing and many other issues Comments: 0; Added: 02-10-2007)
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Cardiff Institute for the Blind (CIB)
CIB s an independent local voluntary organisation devoted to the welfare of Visually Impaired people within the counties of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The CIB needs the support of local people, both financially and as volunteers to continue and develop its work. Comments: 0; Added: 04-10-2007)
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Vocaleyes
Vocaleyes - Nationwide audio description company for blind and partially sighted people providing access to the best in the arts. Description is a way of capturing the visual elements of a theatre piece, painting, cultural site or environment providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people. It is about enjoying a good quality experience and being able to share it with friends and family, something which others might take for granted. Comments: 0; Added: 23-03-2008)
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Sense
The UK's largest organisation for children and adults who are deafblind or have associated disabilities Comments: 0; Added: 04-10-2007)
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Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
There are around two million people in the UK with sight problems. RNIB is the leading charity offering practical support and advice to anyone with a sight problem. Our pioneering work helps – not just with braille and Talking Books but with imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. We rely on the generosity of our supporters to provide our services. If you have just been diagnosed with a sight problem, we can help. RNIB Helpline provides information and support for anyone with a sight problem and is a gateway to our specialist services. Our expert staff handle around 40,000 enquiries every year as the first stop for a range of information including eye health and welfare rights. Comments: 0; Added: 07-10-2007)
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Isle of Wight Society for the Blind (IWSB)
Isle of Wight Society for the Blind is an independent local registered charity providing support and rehabilitation services, via advice and equipment, to blind and partially sighted residents of all ages resident on the Isle of Wight enabling them to live as independently as possible. We also support and provide information to their families, carers and any organisation with an interest and involvement in people with a visual impairment. Comments: 0; Added: 04-10-2007)
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Royal School for the Blind
More than two centuries of educating the visually impaired have placed the Royal School for the Blind, Liverpool as one of the leading schools of its kind in the world. The school was founded in 1791 by Edward Rushton and was the first such school in Britain, second only to Paris in the world. It is a non-maintained special school and a totally independent charity catering for the needs of pupils aged between two and nineteen with a visual impairment and additional disabilities, including multi-sensory impairment. Comments: 0; Added: 03-03-2009)
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Action for Blind People (ABP)
A national visual impairment charity which provides practical support and advice on employment,legal and housing issues for blind and partially sighted people. We also offer holidays breaks and children's sports clubs for visually impaired people. We introduce over 22,000 people with sight loss to our service each year. Comments: 0; Added: 08-10-2007)
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A2i Transcription Services
Transcription Services & Online Shop - Braille, Large Print, Audio, E-text, Moon, Braille Keyboards, Braille Signage, Braille Labels, Braille Business Cards, Talking Labels etc. Comments: 0; Added: 17-11-2007)
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RNIB National Library Service
Anyone who wants to read books in alternative formats can join the library. A variety of books for study and leisure are available, for all ages. Comments: 0; Added: 17-11-2007)
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