We Support People Who Have a Vision Loss

We are a local society providing advice, support and an opportunity to view a range of appropriate equipment

Blackburn and District Blind Society is a registered charity that supports partially sighted or blind people in the community with advice, training or equipment.

Make the Most Out of Your Remaining Vision.

We provide advice, information and demonstrations for people with a sight loss, their family and care givers.

Staff Training for Business and Agencies

Be aware of issues associated with sight loss and also how to fully assist a visually impaired person requiring assistance.

Blackburn Talking Newspaper and Magazine

For anyone with an eyesight condition that can’t be corrected with spectacles. The service runs for 52 weeks a year and all the postage is free of charge.

Keep Up To Date With Eyesight News

We publish a quarterly newsletter containing events, local and national news regarding vision related topics, including the latest developments in treatments and eye care.

We Help With Independent Living.

We are the official agents for the British Wireless for the Blind, providing accessible radios free of charge to people who are registered blind.

What We Do

Home Visits

Visit visually impaired and blind people in their own homes to deliver and demonstrate sight equipment.

Vision Loss Support

Sessions that provide advice and information for people with a sight loss, their family members and carers.

Advice and Signpost

Advice on how to contact various organisations and services.

Blind Awareness

Blind Awareness Training to businesses, transport services, shops, public services, clubs, charities, schools, colleges, family, friends and carers.

Telephone Befriending

A befriending service which includes phone calls to people with a sight loss and mobility concerns.

Information & Computer Training

The society can arrange appropriate basic computer training using audio software and equipment.

Special Tools & Equipment

We have a variety of devices to try out or buy that can help you in your day-to-day life.

Meetings &
Events

Members can enjoy regular meetings and a variety of events.

Blackburn Lions Talking newspaper

Most of the people who request our help have a family member or friend who has a long standing sight loss condition and is unaware of the equipment now available that can improve their experience. Many of our service users have been newly diagnosed with a condition and need a full explanation of the progression and outcomes. We can provide this advice free of any charge.

Affiliations

Age UK
British Wireless for the Blind Fund
fight_for_sight
Macular Society
RNIB
RP
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