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Vision Bath Directory
B&NES ACTION LINE
For any complaints regarding roads, pavements,
audio crossings, etc that don’t work properly, call B&NES local
council on the action line of 01225 394 041.
(updated Aug 06)
B&NES ADULT AND COMMUNITY
EDUCATION SERVICE
Offers learning opportunities, with courses in arts and crafts, health
and fitness, skills for life. IT, etc. Tel 01225 396 450; email community_education@bathes.gov.uk; website www.coursesinyourcommunity.org.uk
(updated Aug 06)
B&NES CONCESSIONARY TRAVEL
PASSES
People who are registered blind and those unable to drive through visual
impairment and who are permanently resident in B&NES are entitled
to either a free Travel Pass or Travel Token.
For general helpline information or leaflets on audio tape or in Braille,
ring the Concessionary Travel Team, during office hours on 01225 477
681.
(updated Aug 06)
B&NES LIBRARY SERVICE
Bath library’s Mobile Service offers free deliveries of books, audio books, and music CDs for the housebound. Bath Central Library has large print books and audiobooks, magnifiers, computers with magnification and speech software, and large keyboards, etc. Other local libraries (Moorland Road, Keynsham, Weston, etc.) also have most of these services. Tel 01225 394041 and ask for the Special Services Librarian.
(updated Aug 06)
BATH INFORMATION CENTRE FOR THE ELDERLY
Produces a range of information packs about the major illnesses affecting older people and the management of these conditions at home. Information is available at hospitals and Bath Library. Based at Royal United Hospital, Bath; Tel 01225 821 206
(updated Aug 06)
BATH TAPES FOR THE HANDICAPPED AND BLIND
A registered charity that provies four 1-hour audio tapes or CD's, free
of charge, with local news and events, also a local church service and
a variety of music, for people in the Bath area. These are delivered
personally each month except August. New listeners are always welcome.
For more information, please call 01225 422507 or 01225 427718.
(updated Apr 08)
BATH VISUALLY IMPAIRED BOWLS CLUB
At Bath Leisure Centre, Fridays from 2.00 - 4.00. Contact Colin Moore on 01761 415 326 for more information.
(updated Aug 06)
BIG PRINT
National weekly newspaper, reporting international and national news.
Printed in 14-point (twice the size of normal newspaper print). Available
throughout the UK by subscription.
Freecall 0800 12 40 07 for a free sample copy, or email bigprint@rinib.org.uk.
(updated Aug 06)
BLIND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION CHARITABLE TRUST
Gives help to visually impaired people who wish to become self-employed,
including grants for education, training and start-up. Tel 0845 045 0696; website www.bbact.org.uk; email penny@bbact.org.uk
(updated Aug 06)
BLUE BADGE SCHEME (Disabled Parking Permit Scheme)
National arrangement of parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties or registered blind. Registered partially sighted may also be considered if they have other mobility problems. Tel 01225 477 133; email parking@bathnes.gov.uk
(updated Aug 06)
BOBBY VANS
Avon & Somerset Police provide free home security improvements for
vulnerable residents.
Tel: PC Rob Saunders on 01225 842 415 for further details.
(updated Nov 05)
BRAILLE CARDS
Embossed greetings cards with the sender’s own message. Over 100 different card designs. Chocolates can also be sent with a Braille menu. Tel 01322 277255; email sales@braillecards.co.uk; website www.braillecards.co.uk
(updated Aug 06)
BRAILLIST
Mrs JennI Fortescue, 3 King Dicks Lane, St. George, Bristol BS5 8HN.
Tel 01179 557 992; email jfortescue@blueyonder.co.uk
(updated Aug 06)
BRITISH BLIND SPORT
Information, events, clubs, etc (archery, athletics, bowls, cricket,
football, judo, swimming, tandem cycling, tenpin bowling, etc). Tel
08700 789 000; website www.britishblindsport.org.uk; email info@britishblindsport.org.uk
(updated Aug 06)
BRITISH WIRELESS FOR THE BLIND FUND
Registered charity providing audio equipment for registered blind people
in need, on limited incomes, etc. Vision Bath is the local agent, Tel
01225 446 555; website: www.blind.org.uk
(updated Aug 06)
BT ‘AGE AND DISABILITY’
BT has a number of services for people who are disabled or elderly, including
your phone bill in Braille or large print, and a free directory enquires
service. Freephone 0800 800 150, ask for ‘Age and Disability Action’;
email disability@bt.com.
(updated Aug 06)
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