Isle of Wight Society for the Blind (IWSB)

Local provider of services and information to visually impaired people, their families, friends, carers and others with an interest in visual impairment.

Services Offered:
- Talking newspaper including ‘In Touch’ from Radio 4
- Audio library
- Coffee mornings
- Home visiting
- Community advice
- Information and signposting
- Lobbying (where appropriate)
- Technology days
- Advice and demonstration of special equipment
- Access to equipment to read private papers
- Social activities (see website for further information)
- Transport to activities (subject to minibus capacity)
- Drop in days for everyone
- Resource Centre
- Brailling service
- Awareness days
- Macular Degeneration Support Group

Services offered:

• Low vision services
• Talking newspapers
• Social functions
• Home visiting
• Community advice
• Braille transcription