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Vision Bath Directory
RADAR
The Royal Association for Disability & Rehabilitation exists to empower
disabled people and help them achieve their rights. RADAR keys to toilets
for the disabled are free to registered blind and partially sighted people
living in B&NES. Tel B&NES on 01225 477 534 for information. Contact RADAR on 020 7250 3222; web www.radar.org.uk
(updated Sept 06)
REVEALWEB
Easy-to-use website giving information on what library resources
are available from over 200 organisations, and in which format. Search
by
author, title, subject or ISBN number. Formats include audio, large print,
Braille, DAISY and electronic materials – plus music scores, study
books, newspapers, audio described videos and tactile maps and diagrams. Tel 0161 355 2082; email manager@revealweb.org.uk,
web www.revealweb.org.uk
(updated Sept 06)
RNIB (ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND)
Head Office: 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE. 5 minutes walk from King’s
Cross underground and rail station; Helpline
0845 766 9999 (including factsheet orders); Bristol office as below. web www.rnib.org.uk
(updated Sept 06)
RNIB AUDIO-DESCRIBED VIDEOS
These are videos that blind people can 'see' as the background action,
scenery, facial expressions etc are all described. To receive an RNIB
catalogue of their audio described videos, call 0845 702 3153 or email
cservices@rnib.org.uk
(updated Sept 06)
RNIB EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
For adults with any disability or health difficulty. Meetings can be
arranged at your local job centre or other convenient location. Information
and advocacy services also available.Tel 0117 953 7750; email rnibsouthwest@rnib.org.uk
(updated Sept 06)
RNIB EVERYDAY LIVING
Catalogue of products and low vision equipment.Tel 0845 758 5691; email cservices@rnib.org.uk; web onlineshop.rnib.org.uk
(updated Sept 06)
RNIB LEARN DIRECT CENTRE
Provides computer training. 10 Still House Lane, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4EB; Tel 0117 934 1701
(updated Sept 06)
RNIB REHABILITATION
Referrals are usually through local Social Services, but for more information
call RNIB in Bristol on 0117 953 7750; web www.rnib.org.uk/rehabilitation
(updated Sept 06)
RNIB TALKING BOOK SERVICE
Anyone who is registered as blind or partially sighted can become a member.
There is a charge for the service, which can sometimes paid by Local Authorities. The RNIB provides the special playback machines
on permanent loan. Tel 0845
762 6843; web www.rnib.org.uk/talkingbooks
(updated Sept 06)
RNIB TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SERVICE
Answering your questions about access to the internet, magnification
software, etc. Tel 0870 013 9555; email technology@rnib.org.uk; web http://www.rnib.org.uk/technology
(updated Sept 06)
RNIB TRANSCRIPTION SERVICE
A service for producing text on tape or in Braille. Tel
0845 702 3153; email cservices@rnib.org.uk; web
www.rnib.org.uk/transcription
(updated Sept 06)
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