Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind (HRVAB)
Map for Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind (HRVAB)
Organisation details
Provides help in a wide variety of ways for visually impaired people living in the Borough of Hastings and Rother district. There are a wide range of clubs in operation during the week, covering everything from arts and crafts, to keep fit, social activities and sports clubs. The Association also has a rest home, Healey House.
The John Taplin Day Centre, provides meals, chiropody, physiotherapy, hairdressing, entertainment, outings and a wide range of activities. Transport is provided and the centre is open from 9.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
Other services:
- information desk at Conquest Hospital
- membership scheme
- talking newspapers and books
- sight awareness training
- training; health and well-being, low vision aids, safety in the home, kitchen aids, mobility
- Computer Bytes training (an introduction to computers and software)
- agents for the British Wireless for the Blind Fund
- Resource Centre
Services offered:
- Hospital information
- Low vision services
- Talking newspapers
- Assistive technology products
- Loan equipment
- Everyday products
- Art
- Clubs and classes
- Social functions
- Trips and outings
- Community advice
- Computer skills
- Library services
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Other organisations nearby
- Healey House 3 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LQ