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Equipment

There’s a wide range of products available to help people with sight impairment to live as independently and safely as possible; these vary from simple talking watches to more technological devices that can read your mail to you. Whatever your needs are, our experienced team are here to help you make an informed decision about what will suit you best.

You’re also welcome to visit us at one of our resource rooms in Maidstone, Canterbury or Bromley, which stock an extensive range of equipment for you to sample. We’ll be able to show you what’s available, demonstrate how to use it and give you information on how to order it. Please give us a call to let us know when you would like to pop in so we can make sure there is someone here to help you when you arrive.

Before you buy a piece of equipment

  • Check with us for advice on the best equipment to meet your individual needs.
  • We can assess you to see if you’re eligible for free equipment, and if you are we can give you some equipment free on long-term loan on behalf of your local authority.
  • Ask us for advice and training so you can learn the best way to use your equipment safely and get the most benefit from it.
  • If you would like to view a specific piece of equipment in our resource rooms, please call first to check we have it in stock.

Find out what’s new with RNIB’s New Product Guide. This is a free quarterly update packed with information on accessible products relevant to your everyday life. To receive your copy call RNIB on 0303 123 9999 and ask to subscribe for free in whichever media you prefer.

Suppliers

We’ve listed the most common suppliers of equipment to assist people with sight impairment below but please get in touch with us for help and advice or if you would like support with purchasing any equipment.

Associated Optical

Supplying digital and optical magnifiers, lighting, filters and daily living aids.
Telephone: 01628 600 410
Visit the Associated Optical website 

Cobolt Systems Ltd

Clocks and watches, healthcare and household products, kitchen aids, personal items.
Telephone: 01493 700172
Visit the Cobolt Systems online shop

Enhanced Vision

Digital magnifiers and advanced digital magnification systems.
Telephone: 0800 145 6115
Visit the Enhanced Vision online shop

Humanware

Assistive technology, magnifiers, audio text readers, computer access software, talking GPS.
Telephone: +44 1933 415 800
Visit the Humanware online shop

IC-Online

Magnifiers, talking products, healthcare and household products, mobility aids, book readers, eye wear.
Telephone: 01226 764082
Visit the IC-Online online shop

Optelec

Assistive technology, magnifiers, audio text readers, computer access software.
Telephone: 01923 231313
Visit the Optelec online shop

Professional Vision Services

Supplying CCTVs, Electronic Magnifiers and the latest products for sight impaired people.
Telephone: 01462 420751
Visit the Professional Vision Services online shop

RNIB

Everyday living equipment, mobility aids and video/hand held magnifiers.
Telephone: 0303 123 9999
 Visit the RNIB online shop

Sight and Sound Technology Limited

Computer software, mobile phone software, electronic video magnifiers and Braille products.
Telephone: 01604 798070
Visit the Sight and Sound Technology online shop

VisionAid Technologies

Accessibility software, Braille equipment, large print keyboards, monitors, reading machines, video magnifiers.
Telephone: 01775 711 977
Visit the VisionAid Technologies online shop

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