The aim of this directory is to provide information, advice and encouragement to blind and partially sighted people, their carers, family and friends, to help them lead independent lives.
You can listen to an audio version of the directory here, download a text version or contact us on 0113 222 4401 for a CD pack.
Audio directory
At the end of each track there is a list of useful organisations that can be contacted for further help and support. These and other organisations are listed in an alphabetical index in tracks 13 and 14.
From start to finish, the recording lasts approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Please note: when you select the links below, Windows Media Player will open on your computer. There may be a short delay before the recording starts to play.
Track 1 – Introduction
Track 2 – Coping with sight loss
Track 3 – Coping with dual sensory impairment
Track 4 – Education
Track 5 – Employment and training
Track 6 – Benefits and support associations
Track 7 – Leisure and recreation
Track 8 – Out and about: transport and access
Track 9 – Guide dogs
Track 10 – Reading, writing and recording
Track 11 – About RNIB
Track 12 – About Shire View – Leeds Centre for Visually Impaired People
Track 13 – Alphabetical index of useful organisations A-L
Track 14 – Alphabetical index of useful organisations M-Z
Track 15 – Additional information