• The International Glaucoma Association funds research, produces newsletters and leaflets, and answers general questions about Glaucoma. Telephone: 01233 648 170.
  Website: www.glaucoma-association.com
• The Macular Disease Society publishes a quarterly magazine "Side View", funds research, provides a telephone counselling service and runs self-help groups to provide mutual support and encourage confidence and independence. Telephone: 0845 241 2041. Website: www.maculardisease.org
• The Nystagmus Network support research and provide information.
  Telephone: 0845 634 2630. Website: www.nystagmus.co.uk
• The British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society helpline is manned everyday until 10pm. The aim is to help members understand, live with and overcome visual problems. Telephone: 0845 123 2354 (local rate). Website: www.brps.org.uk
• The Albinism Fellowship is a group that provides information, advice and support for people with albinism. E-mail: info@albinism.org.uk Website: www.albinism.org.uk
• The Uveitis Information Group provide information in the form of leaflets, newsletters and by phone. It also helps people to contact other sufferers. Call 01806 57 73 10 info@uveitis.net www.uveitis.net
• The Stroke Association offers information for individuals, their carers, professionals in the field and the general public and has a network of information centres countrywide. They can be contacted on 0845 303 3100, Email: info@stroke.org.uk or go to www.stroke.org.uk

Call your local Sight Centre or our KAB's helpline for more information about other support groups. Helpline: 01622 691357.

• Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is a national charity which provides information about all aspects of visual impairment including benefits and welfare rights, advice on grants, education and employment. Special equipment and useful products can be ordered by telephone or online. Catalogues are available from RNIB Customer Services. For all enquiries contact RNIB, Telephone: 0303 123 9999, Email: helpline@rnib.org.uk or visit www.rnib.org.uk
• The Partially Sighted Society sells equipment and offers advice on any aspect of living with impaired sight. Their quarterly magazine is called "Oculus". Telephone 0844 477 4966 or visit Website: www.partsight.org.uk
• The Disabled Living Foundation provides a wide range of advice and literature about all disabilities. Equipment can be viewed at their Demonstration Centre in west London. Helpline 0845 130 9177, website: www.dlf.org.uk
• The BBC produces "In Touch", a Radio 4 programme on Tuesday evenings containing information and items of interest for people with impaired vision. There is a phone line after the programme for questions and comments. Telephone: 020 7580 4444.
• The National Federation of the Blind (NFBUK) welcomes all people who are blind or partially sighted and over the age of 16 years to join. The Federation campaigns, holds local meetings and publishes the bi-yearly journal "Viewpoint". Telephone: 01924 291313, E-mail: nfbuk@nfbuk.org
• The British Gas Home Energy Care Register is a Priority Service Register for gas and/or electricity customers who are elderly, disabled or chronically sick. Benefits include specially designed appliance controls and adaptors, talking bill service, enlarged and Braille bills, free yearly gas safety check and priority attention for all services.Telephone: 0845 955 5404
• KAB can also arrange with any utility companies and Borough Councils to use the personal password service to gain entrance to your home. Ask the caller to give your password before you open your door or remove the security chain.
• Most companies provide large print, audio and Braille bills if required. Contact your supplier accordingly.
• Cobolt Systems Ltd specialises in selling audible products and other useful items, which can be ordered by telephone or online. Catalogue available. Telephone: 01493 700172 Website: www.cobolt.co.uk
• Another company who has a large range of equipment designed to meet the needs of sight impaired people is S.W. Retail. Their catalogue includes large print puzzle books, magnifiers, kitchen gadgets, anti glare glasses etc.

Telephone: 01226 762513 or 01226 762528 E-mail: info@ic-online.co.uk Website: www.swretail.fsnet.co.uk Subject to people meeting the eligibility criteria, KAB is often able toissue equipment free of charge. Call your local Sight Centre or our Helpline on 01622 691357.