Northumberland County Blind Association (NCBA)

The Association works with and for visually impaired people throughout Northumberland. The Centre has a fully equipped training kitchen, a comprehensive exhibition of low vision aids, daily living equipment and examples of computer accessibility software. Book a one to one demonstration of products and assistive technologies at the centre.

Services include:
- Outreach information and advice with drop-in centre and telephone helpline
- Quarterly newsletter
- Computer training courses
- Technology Peer Support group
- Clubs, activities, self help groups, shopping trips and social outings
- Home visiting service
- Transport assistance: volunteer visitors can provide transport to hospital appointments or visits to clubs (there is a small charge for this)
- Telephone counselling service for six to ten sessions
- Sightline telephone support service
- Transcription service

Services offered:

• Volunteering
• Low vision services
• Assistive technology products
• Low vision aids
• Loan equipment
• Audio products
• Everyday products
• Computer products
• Clubs and classes
• Social functions
• Trips and outings
• Support groups
• Home visiting
• Emotional support
• Community advice
• Shopping assistance
• Computer skills
• Assistive technology training
• Braille transcription
• Audio transcription
• Large print transcription
• Community transport