Yorkshire Coast Sight Support

Description

An independent charity supporting blind and partially sighted people in a wide area of North Yorkshire. Activities:
- equipment demonstration area
- gym with state of the art treadmill, rowing machine and cycle, dumbbells, and trained instructor
- daily activity groups; regular outings
- newsletter
- computer tuition including keyboard skills, iPad and android tablets, smart phones, Guide, Supernova, Synapptic, NVDA
- assistance with benefit and other forms
- Guide Dogs for the Blind Association drop-in surgeries on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 am to 12.30pm
- free audio book service
- Living with Sight Loss courses

Services offered:

• Benefits advice
• Hospital information
• Low vision services
• Assistive technology products
• Low vision aids
• Loan equipment
• Audio products
• Everyday products
• Clubs and classes
• Social functions
• Trips and outings
• Bowls
• Other sports
• Support groups
• Emotional support
• Community advice
• Everyday living skills
• Computer skills
• Assistive technology training
• Braille transcription
• Book clubs