Blind and Sight Impaired Society (BASIS)

Description

The Blind and Sight Impaired Society (BASIS) was set up to assist people with sight loss to live independently whilst maintaining a good quality of life. This includes people with an acquired sight impairment, be it temporary or long term and those who have experienced a lifetime of sight loss. We also aim to raise the profile of visual impairment in the wider community.

Groups available:
- Audio Book Group
- Crafts Group
- Knitting Group (also known as Knit and Natter).
- Monthly Quiz
- Photography
- Ten Pin Bowling
- Tennis

A resource centre and home visiting scheme for those who can't visit the centre is available.

Working in partnership with Essex Vision.

Services offered:

• Volunteering
• Hospital information
• Low vision services
• Talking newspapers
• Assistive technology products
• Tactile products
• Low vision aids
• Loan equipment
• Audio products
• Everyday products
• Computer products
• Art
• Clubs and classes
• Social functions
• Trips and outings
• Bowls
• Other sports
• Support groups
• Rehabilitation
• Home visiting
• Emotional support
• Community advice
• Everyday living skills
• Mobility training
• Learning braille
• Computer skills
• Assistive technology training
• Braille transcription
• Audio transcription
• Large print transcription
• Community transport
• Library services
• Book clubs

1. Zoe D

   16 February 2018

   User rating: 5 stars

   Fantastic staff and so, so friendly with lots of knowledge!! Met one sight impaired volunteer and he was amazing too! (This was the first time I visited the centre!) Cannot wait to start taking my dad to regular groups and activities and get him meeting these amazing people !

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