Middlesex Association for the Blind (MAB)

Middlesex Association for the Blind provides support for people with a visual impairment to help them to lead full, active and independent lives. They support people living in the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Enfield, Harrow, Haringey, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Richmond.

The services offered include home visiting, employment service, Braille and IT training and resource centres.

They are also part of MidSight which provides information and help in local hospital eye clinics.

They run a social club in Harrow called Open Eyes at Wealdstone Library, 38-40 High St, Harrow HA3 7AE, once a month. Days will vary, so anyone interested should contact them on 020 8423 5141 for more details.
They also run social clubs in Barnet, Brent, Ealing and Hounslow and should be contacted on the number above for more information.

Services offered:

• Grants and funding
• Employment advice
• Hospital information
• Low vision services
• Low vision aids
• Loan equipment
• Everyday products
• Computer products
• Clubs and classes
• Social functions
• Trips and outings
• Support groups
• Home visiting
• Community advice
• Learning braille
• Computer skills
• Assistive technology training