What will I find on the Mobile Sight Loss vehicle?

Friendly and knowledgeable staff from Action for Blind People will show you around the Mobile, demonstrate low vision equipment and answer any questions you may have.

Some large keypad calculators, large faced watches and large playing cards on display inside the mobile

We always encourage representatives from local agencies to join us so you will probably find a rehabilitation worker, welfare rights officer and/or representative from your local visual impairment society on hand to offer advice and information about local services for blind and partially sighted people.
We carry information, catalogues and equipment representing the major visual impairment organisations and suppliers, including:

Videospec - Suppliers of magnifying low vision equipment.
Software Express - Providers of software for blind and partially sighted people
RNIB - kitchen equipment, household products, DIY gadgets and a whole range of information services.
Cobolt Systems Ltd - daily living aids such as talking clocks, watches, kitchen equipment and games.
Optima Low Vision Services - Suppliers of the complete range of low vision equipment.
Optelec (Tieman Group) - Suppliers of Braille output, CCTVs and adaptive software.
Sight and Sound Technology - Suppliers of high-tech adaptive hardware and software.
Dolphin Computer Access Ltd - Suppliers of high-tech adaptive hardware and software.
Enhanced Vision - Suppliers of magnifying low vision products.
Bierley - Suppliers of magnifying low vision equipment

We also carry a huge range of information and leaflets on:

  • common eye conditions
  • welfare benefits for visually impaired people
  • holidays for people who are partially sighted or blind,
  • how to access support if you have a child with a visual impairment

and much much more...

Mobile Sight Loss Information service

Reaching blind and partially sighted people across the UK

Assistive Technology

Advances in technology are now providing people with the opportunity to communicate more efficiently and effectively and our advisers are here to help.

Call us on our National Freephone Helpline: 0800 915 4666

Action for Blind People Registered Charity Number 205913

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