About us
Our centre provides services for the London and South East region of England. We can offer practical help and training in the areas of employment, technology, children's services and PCET (Post-16) education.
We offer support and guidance to:
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blind and partially sighted people who are in or looking for work
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employers wanting to recruit, retain or train blind or partially sighted people
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employees working with blind or partially sighted colleagues
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students of all ages, through DSA Assessments
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children and young people who are blind or partially sighted and their families
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blind and partially sighted learners in further, higher or continuing education and training
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professionals and organisations working with the above.
Action for Blind People Resource Centre
Based in Judd Street, the Action for Blind People Resource Centre operates on a drop in basis and houses a permanent display of various adaptive and assistive devices for people who are blind or partially sighted. Telephone 020 7388 1266 to speak to the resource centre staff.
Short courses
The team run a number of short courses designed to assist professionals, colleagues, parents and helpers in supporting blind and partially sighted people. Find out more about:
Low Vision Centre
The RNIB Camden and Islington Low Vision Centre is a partnership project between RNIB, Camden & Islington Primary Care Trusts and Camden and Islington Social Services.
It provides a specialist rehabilitation service for people who have been diagnosed as having low vision to get the help they need by looking at their everyday needs and difficulties.
This service is available to people who have been referred to us by Camden or Islington.
Transcription Centre
The London and South East regional transcription centre converts print and other material into formats which blind and partially sighted people can read.
Other RNIB services
You can also access other RNIB services such as:
We can help you access over 60 different RNIB services. These include music, mobility, the educational curriculum, braille, expert witness, books, publications, technology, benefits, hotels, our popular Talking Book Service as well as information and publications on a wide range of other subjects.
Location
We are located in Judd Street, a short walk from both Euston and King's Cross stations. We are situated within a custom designed, fully accessible building.
How to get to RNIB Judd Street
Contact details
London and South East Regional Team
105 Judd Street
London
WC1H 9NE
Telephone: 020 7391 2151 (general) 020 7391 2245 (courses and conferences)
Fax: 020 7391 2195
Email: Actionlondon&se@actionforblindpeople.org.uk
Quality assurance
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Sustainable development policy
As a centre we are committed to sustainable development. Alongside the RNIB's environmental policy, we are:
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minimising use of paper by sending files electronically where possible and extensively reusing scrap paper
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ensuring all PCs and other machines are off when not in use
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recycling and reusing paper and other resources
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implementing a policy of "eliminate, reduce, re-use, recycle and dispose"
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developing our practices on an ongoing basis and encouraging staff to participate in this process.
RNIB's Environmental Policy Statement