Useful links
Useful links
There are many resources out there for people with sight loss. But you need to know where to find them! This page will help.
Resources and aids
Dolphin UK – create software products for computers and digital audio based content.
www.dolphinuk.co.uk >
Force 10 – supplier of low vision aids and assistive hearing products.
www.forcetenco.co.uk >
Optima Low Vision Services – supply low vision aids.
www.optimalowvision.co.uk >
Visionary Imaging Systems – supply low vision technology.
www.visionaryimaging.com >
Optelec Group – supply CCTV for reading. Formerly known as Tieman UK and Telesensory.
www.optelec.co.uk >
Humanware Group – supply notetakers, CCTV and scanners. Previously known as PulseData UK and Visuaide.
www.humanware.com/en-united_kingdom/home >
Cobolt Systems – supply daily living aids (mainly talking products).
www.cobolt.co.uk >
Hagger Electronics – supply audio, assistive hearing, dyslexia, and educational products.
www.hagger.co.uk >
Leisure services
The Living Paintings Trust – a free postal library service of audio and tactile albums of art, nature and architecture.
www.livingpainting.org >
Education and training opportunities
Rathbone – access to education and training opportunities for disadvantaged young people.
www.rathboneuk.org >
National charities
Action for Blind People – aims to inspire change and create opportunities for visually impaired people to have equal voice and equal choice.
www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk >
RNIB – offers information, support and advice. This includes braille and talking books, plus imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges.
www.rnib.org.uk >