Action for Blind People
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Action for Blind People is an expert national organisation in the United Kingdom and a registered charity.
It ensures blind and partially sighted people receive practical support in all aspects of their lives.[1] In 2006 the charity introduced 38,000 people to its services. It operates four hotels for visually impaired people, including the Cliffden Hotel in Devon.[2]
It also helps blind and partially sighted people set up their own businesses.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "George Burns on how a charity helped him with sight loss – 'Without them I would be on my backside feeling sorry for myself'". The Guardian. 2007-12-21.
- ^ Middleton, Christopher (2001-10=23). "Devon: It's got sense appeal". Daily Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/main.jhtml?xml=/travel/2001/10/23/etblin21.xml. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Cook, Tracy (2008-01-23). "The project supporting blind and visually impaired entrepreneurs – Recipe for success – Blind and visually impaired entrepreneurs get the tools they need to make their business dreams a reality". The Guardian,. http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/jan/23/practice.disability. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
