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Vision Bath Directory
LISTENING BOOKS
Postal audio book service for those unable to read due to special needs
or disability. Annual subscription. Group membership for organisations
available.
Tel 020 7234 0522; email membership@listening-books.org.uk; web
www.listening-books.org.uk.
(updated Sept 06)
LISTENING EYE
A national telephone helpline (evenings only) for those having difficulty
with failing sight. Staffed by people with visual impairment, so they
have experience of coming to terms with it.
Tel 0800 783 1979 from 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
(updated Sept 06)
LIVING PAINTINGS TRUST
Aims to bring the world's great works of art to life for blind and partially
sighted people. The Trust develops and loans out albums which contain
audio descriptions of artworks, the artist, their style, etc, along
with a raised diagrammatic representation of the work. Tel 01635 299771;
web
www.livingpaintings.org
(updated Sept 06)
LONDON TRANSPORT FOR DISABLED PASSENGERS
Provides information on travel and transport in London, including a free
large print Tube map with access information, large print bus guide, etc. London Transport also
provides "Stationlink", a low-floor, low cost bus service
which travels between London's main railway stations, making it easier
for people who are less mobile. Tel 020 7222 1234; email travinfo@tfl.gov.uk
(updated Sept 06)
LOOK
National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children. Provides
practical help, support, advice, newsletter, events. Tel 0121 428 5038; web
www.look-uk.org
(updated Sept 06)
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