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This category contains 19 sites:

• A-Z to Deafblindness - James Gallagher's site with information and resources for deafblind people.
• AccessBooks - New approach to easily accessible libraries of books and periodicals for non-print readers.
• Action for Blind People - UK charity. Site contains a good range of information covering the practical aspects of dealing with visual impairment and blindness.
• British Computer Association of the Blind - A self-help group of visually impaired computer professionals and users. Training courses and useful links.
• British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society - A self help group and a registered charity. Good FAQs, list of resources and access to a mailing list.
• British Wireless for the Blind Fund - Provides specially adapted radio equipment on a free permanent loan basis to registered blind people who do not have a set they can use and are not in a position to purchase one. Also provides a catalogue of suitable sets for those who can purchase one.
• Calibre - A UK charity which provides free cassette recordings of thousands of books for blind or print disabled people.
• ClearVision - A nationwide lending library of braille and print children's books.
• Fight for Sight - A UK charity with some information on the important causes of blindness and visual problems in the UK.
• International Glaucoma Association - A UK charity providing advice and support to glaucoma sufferers, campaigning for and funding research. FAQ sheets available on site.
• Kent Association for the Blind - Information about the services provided by this local charity. Contains some useful information about common diseases affecting vision and some tips on how to make the most of remaining vision.
• Listening Books - A charity that provides a postal audio book library to people throughout the UK. There is a annual subscription. Online catalogue.
• National Library for the Blind (UK) - A free library service for visually impaired readers who want books in accessible formats. Can provide you with a braille book on your doorstep the next day or you can download an electronic file instantly from this web site.
• Nystagmus Network - A small charity providing information and support for sufferers. Website offers a variety of colour schemes to aid reading.
• Royal National College for the Blind - Residential specialist college of Further Education based in Hereford in the West Midlands. Details of the college and curriculum.
• Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) - National UK charity providing a good range of information for blind or partially sighted people.
• Talking Newspaper Association UK - A registered charity providing national and local newspapers and magazines on audio tape, computer disk, e-mail and CD-ROM. Small subscription fee. Details of the new Sightline project.
• The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association - Provides guide dogs and other services.
• VIsound - A UK charity providing audio services for blind and partially-sighted people.