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Blind and partially-sighted person's services

We aim to enable people with sight loss to live full and independent lives within the community.

We have an arrangement with Woodspring Association for Blind People to provide a range of specialist services at its resource centre in Weston-super-Mare.

The centre has a wide range of aids and equipment for demonstration - from talking watches to large button telephones - and its staff can provide information on all topics relating to sight loss.

Its Rehabilitation Officer can help you improve or learn new skills to enable you to be as independent as possible including guidance on mobility training, daily living skill and Braille and Moon communication.

The centre is at 3 Neva Road and is open from Monday to Friday between 10am and 1pm.

Anybody with a visual impairment can use the services offered by the Woodspring Association and it can put you in touch with any appropriate agencies you require.

If you are unable to visit the centre a Special Needs Advisor can visit you at home to give you advice and information on your day-to-day needs.

They can also provide you with basic equipment.

We can provide information in different formats on request such as large print, Braille, audiotape or computer disc.

You should contact our Public Information Officer Elly Smith via email or on 01275 882 181 if you require information in other formats.

For further information about our overall services for blind and partially-sighted people visit the Woodspring Association for Blind People or contact it on 01934 419 393.

Alternatively, contact Care Connect.

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