We Support People Who Have a Vision Loss

We are a local society providing advice, support and an opportunity to view a range of appropriate equipment

British Wireless for the Blind

The Society is the local North West agent providing the British Wireless for the Blind service.

All applicants will be blind or visually impaired and must complete an application form available from the society’s office.

Supplying a radio usually involves a short delay, and will be delivered to your or your family member’s home by arrangement.

Call 01254 698683 for more information

Magnification

The society has a range of magnifiers in our showroom:

Optima.
Eschenbach.
LED.
Incandescent.
Hand Held.
Surface.
Aspheric.
Bioconvex.
Pocket / Round the Neck.
Slide Outs.
Stand.
Magnifying Rulers.
Bright Field/Segment.
Illuminated Reading.
Digital.
Geddes
Max Event magnifiers
Max TV magnifiers
Brierley Mouse (choice of magnification)

We can supply all makes of magnifiers on request.

Lighting

The society has a range of lighting on display including:-

LED.
Incandescent.
Daylight.
Lifemax.
Eschenbach.
Micromark.

The society’s stock of lighting is updated and improved when new items become available, please contact us to check our stock.

Daily Living

The society has a range of daily living items available, examples are listed below. We can order items that are not in stock from our suppliers.

Examples include:-

Mobility

White canes.
Symbol Canes.
Guide Canes.
AmbuTech reflecting folding canes.
Folding long canes
AmbuTech Ultralite graphite folding long canes.
AmbuTech Slimline canes
AmbuTech telescopic canes.
A range of tips and accessories.
Adjustable aluminium (support) walking sticks.
Folding walking sticks – selection of handles.
Trekker Breeze GPS.
Talking Pedometer.

Talking Watches and Clocks

Ladies / Gents Wrist Watches.
Pocket / Pendant Watches.
Large Faced Watches.
Digital / Analogue.
Talking Key Chains / Yellow / Silver.
Tactile Watches.
Talking Calendar Clock (sound only).
Talking Timer Clock (sound only).
Talking Alarm Clock (sound only URDU).
Radio Controlled Talking Calendar Clock.
Novelty Penguin Clock.
A range of Clocks.

UV Shades and Filters

Anti-Glare Fit-Over Glasses.
Polarising Anti-Glare Glasses.
Wrap-Around Anti Glare Glasses.
Variety of Colours and Tints.

We stock a range of the new Cocoons, designed to fit over glasses. Isolate your eyes from blinding glare and harmful UV rays with unparalleled comfort and convenience. Available in a range of sizes, frame colours and lens tints designed to meet the needs of any eyeglass wearer.