Further Information
On this page you will find useful information including leaflets and newsletters
Leaflets
For further information on services available for people with a visual impairment, please see the following leaflets:
VI 1 - Are you having problems with your sight?
A list of useful telephone numbers.
- Are you having problems with your sight - text version [rich text document]
- Are you having problems with your sight - print version [PDF document]
VI 2 - Are you, or is someone you know having problems with sight?
A list of useful telephone numbers.
- Are you, or is someone you know having problems with sight - text version [rich text document]
- Are you, or is someone you know having problems with sight - print version [PDF document]
VI 3 - Vane House Resource Centre
Information on the services available at Vane House.
- Vane House Resource Centre - text version [rich text document]
- Vane House Resource Centre - print version [PDF document]
VI 5 - Crown Street Audio Book Club
Details about the audio book club at Darlington library.
- Crown Street audio book club - text version [rich text document]
- Crown Street audio book club - print version [pdf document]
VI 6 - Darlington Social Club for the Blind
Information and contact details about the Social Club
- Darlington Social Club for the blind - text version [rich text document]
- Darlington Social Club for the blind - print version [pdf document]
RNIB National Library Service
They offer a wide choice of fiction and non-fiction books in audio, braille and giant print for adults and children.
Telephone: 0303 123 9999
Travel and Mobility
If, as a result of your assessment by the rehabilitation officer, it is identified that you would benefit from training to assist you to get about more safely, then mobility training may be offered. As an alternative you may wish to discuss other options such as the Guide Dogs Association.
People with a visual impairment may be entitled to disabled persons car badges for use in cars in which they travel and also concessionary bus passes.
Useful Websites
- Age UK Darlington [external link]
- Guide Dogs Association [external link]
- Royal National Institute for the Blind [external link]