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Blind or Partially Sighted? This page provides information about visual impairment together with links to local organisations and their activities.    Note:   Redstone.fm is not responsible for the content of third party web sites. Action for Blind People works in partnership with other organisations and blind and partially sighted people to enable them to transform their lives. With a local base in Epsom, they offer direct services in work, housing, leisure plus information and support. In October 2008, RNIB and Action for Blind People agreed in principle to combine some services across England. The new arrangement began in April 2009, resulting in Action for Blind People becoming an Associate Charity of RNIB. Address: Action for Blind People, 14-16 Verney Road, London , SE16 3DZ Telephone: 0800 915 4666 (info & advice) Web site: www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk For almost a century, St Dunstan’s has been giving invaluable physical and emotional support to blind and visually impaired ex-Service men and women. With the help of our unique expertise, experience and comprehensive range of services, we enable them to lead independent fulfilling lives. Address: St Dunstan’s,  12-14 Harcourt Street,  London,  W1H 4HD Telephone: 020 7723 5021  E-mail: enquiries@st-dunstans.org.uk  Web site: www.st-dunstans.org.uk The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association's mission is to provide guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of blind and partially sighted people. Address: Guide Dogs for the Blind, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3YG Telephone: 0118 983 5555  E-mail: guidedogs@guidedogs.org.uk Web site: www.gdba.org.uk The Royal London Society for the Blind's mission is to remove barriers to personal fulfilment and social inclusion by providing a range of education, training and employment services that meet the needs of blind and partially sighted people in contemporary society. Address: Royal London Society for the Blind, Dorton House, Wildernesse Avenue, Sea, Nr. Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0EB Telephone: 01732 592500 E-mail: enquiries@rlsb.org.uk Web site: www.rlsb.org.uk   Royal National Institute of the Blind People The RNIB provides information, support and advice for anyone with a serious sight problem. They not only provide braille, Talking Books and computer training, but imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. The RNIB campaigns to change society's attitudes, actions and assumptions, so that people with sight problems can enjoy the same rights, freedoms and responsibilities as fully sighted people. They also fund pioneering research into preventing and treating eye disease and promote eye health by running public health awareness campaigns. Address: RNIB, 105 Judd Street, London,WC1H 9NE. Telephone: 0845 766 99 99 Web site: www.rnib.org.uk Surrey Association for Visual Impairment (SAVI) Surrey Association for Visual Impairment is here to help anyone in Surrey, whose eyesight has become a cause for concern, whether they are registered as having a visual impairment or not. Address: SAVI, Rentwood, School Lane, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9JX Telephone: 01372 377 701 E-mail: info@sa-vi.org.uk Web site: www.surreywebsight.org.uk/ The Royal National College For The Blind The Royal National College is a specialist residential College of further education and training, working with people from the age of 16, who are blind or partially sighted to promote their independence and potential. The RNC provides a range of full time programmes and short courses designed to prepare people for progression to Further Education, Higher Education and the world of work. Address: Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), College Road, Hereford, HR1 1EB  Telephone: 01432 376621 E-mail: info@rncb.ac.uk Web site: www.rncb.ac.uk Note:   Redstone.fm is not responsible for the content of third party web sites. Back to Redstone FM Home Page (c) Redstone FM 2011