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A-Z to Deafblindness
James Gallagher's site with information and resources for deafblind people.
http://www.deafblind.com/
AccessBooks
New approach to easily accessible libraries of books and periodicals for non-print readers.
http://www.accessbooks.org/
British Computer Association of the Blind
A self-help group of visually impaired computer professionals and users. Training courses and useful links.
http://www.bcab.org.uk/
British Wireless for the Blind Fund
Provides specially adapted radio equipment on a free permanent loan basis to registered blind people who do not have a set they can use and are not in a position to purchase one. Also provides a catalogue of suitable sets for those who can purchase one.
http://www.blind.org.uk/
Calibre
A UK charity which provides free cassette recordings of thousands of books for blind or print disabled people.
http://www.calibre.org.uk/
ClearVision
A nationwide lending library of braille and print children's books.
http://www.clearvisionproject.org/
International Glaucoma Association
A UK charity providing advice and support to glaucoma sufferers, campaigning for and funding research. FAQ sheets available on site.
http://www.iga.org.uk/
Kent Association for the Blind
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.
http://www.kab.org.uk/
Listening Books
A charity that provides a postal audio book library to people throughout the UK. There is a annual subscription. Online catalogue.
http://www.listening-books.org.uk/
National Library for the Blind (UK)
A free library service for visually impaired readers who want books in accessible formats. Can provide you with a braille book on your doorstep the next day or you can download an electronic file instantly from this web site.
http://www.nlbuk.org/
Royal National College for the Blind
Residential specialist college of Further Education based in Hereford in the West Midlands. Details of the college and curriculum.
http://www.rncb.ac.uk/
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)
National UK charity providing a good range of information for blind or partially sighted people.
http://www.rnib.org.uk/
Talking Newspaper Association UK
A registered charity providing national and local newspapers and magazines on audio tape, computer disk, e-mail and CD-ROM. Small subscription fee. Details of the new Sightline project.
http://www.tnauk.org.uk/
VIsound
A UK charity providing audio services for blind and partially-sighted people.
http://www.visound.org/