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National Blind Children's Society

Bradbury Hose
Market Street
Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 3BW

Tel (helpline): 0800 279 1555
Tel (admin): 01278 76470
Web: www.nbcs.org.uk
Best time to telephone: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.

The National Blind Children's Society (NBCS) supports blind and visually impaired children and their families. NBCS offers expertise, information and support to the family from the moment a child is diagnosed as visually impaired through until the age of 25. Their objective is to help your child gain the skills and confidence they need to lead a full life.

NBCS offer five key services:

  • Education Advisory Service - to ensure your child receives the best possible education at every stage.
  • CustomEyes Books - a large print book service, producing fiction and non-fiction titles along with revision guides, customised to meet your child's individual needs.
  • ICT & Sensory Equipment - ensuring your child has the correct equipment at home and at school.
  • Holidays & Activities - giving visually impaired children the opportunity to participate with fully sighted children in a programme of recreational activities. A choice of family weekends and activity days.
  • Family Support and Information - offering a comprehensive, holistic approach at the time of diagnosis and throughout the child's life.
Checked: 17 Sep 2009

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