SIR – With many blind and partially-sighted readers not knowing where to turn for help with housing, money matters, transport or employment, Action For Blind People has produced a free guide, Getting On, which acts as an A-Z directory. It’s designed to help people with sight loss to access services and support from voluntary and statutory organisations.
In some cases, the provider will be Action For Blind People. We’re experts in employment and training, welfare advice, housing, and services for visually-impaired young people.
But for other support, we recommend a host of organisations; some well-known like Guide Dogs and RNIB, others less familiar, like Vision Aid. We also give details on a range of schemes designed to make a difference, from assistance and discounts on public transport, to multi-format billing, offered by utility companies.
Readers can order a free copy of Getting On and find contact details of Action For Blind People’s local team by phoning 0303 1239999. You can download Getting On from actionforblindpeople.org.uk/about-us/downloads.
Elizabeth Percy, Action For Blind People, Head of North East Teams, Fairfax House, Merrion Street, Leeds LS2 8JU
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