Linda's story
"Action helped me realise that you can achieve anything with the right support, and got me back in employment and earning a living." - Linda Bancroft
After losing her sight in a car accident, Action helped and supported Linda in regaining her independence, using appropriate technology and worked with her to start up her own consultancy business.
Adrian's story
"The care and education Adrian has received at RNIB Pears Centre has changed his life - and ours - for the better." - Adrian's mum
Adrian is 18 years old. He is partially sighted with substantial physical needs, is strongly affected by epilepsy and is a wheelchair user. At RNIB Pears Centre we are able to manage Adrian's very complex needs to allow him to learn and achieve.
Ken's story
"Getting access to talking books helps people have meaningful lives despite their sight loss. Reading is that important." - Ken Reid
Ken had enjoyed reading throughout his life and thanks to the RNIB Talking Book Service was able to continue after losing his sight. He now reaps all the benefits of the latest DAISY technology and has up to three books on the go at any one time.
Stanley's story
"I am extremely grateful to Action for all their support - without them I would not have received the benefits I am entitled to" - Stanley Yates
Stanley was in a bad way when one of Action's independent living coordinators visited him at home.
We helped Stanley identify and claim the benefits he was entitled to, to help him cope with the additional expenses of living with sight loss.