ASSOCIATION OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED OFFICE STAFF (AVIOS) The Association of Visually Impaired Office Staff (AVIOS) is a self-help
organisation of registered blind and partially sighted people employed,
training or having experience in office-related occupations. Full membership is
open to such people for an annual fee (£5.00 in Jan 99). Members receive a
bi-monthly cassette magazine of general information and news about AVIOS;
reduced fees for AVIOS training events and exhibitions; occasional pamphlets
produced on specific subjects. AVIOS main activities are: - Promotion of the employment of blind and partially sighted people in all
office-related occupations.
- Maintaining an awareness of developments in new technology and making
manufacturers and providers of teleterminals, computer equipment and software
aware of members requirements.
- Liaison with those bodies and agencies involved in the employment of blind
and partially sighted people by consulting with them on members needs and
concerns.
Interested people who do not qualify for full membership can become
associate members for a reduced fee. The Association welcomes and values the
assistance of sighted helpers in running its events and in other ways. It also
welcomes suggestions, assistance and co-operation that might be helpful to its
members from agencies, equipment manufacturers, interested organisations or
individuals.
Association of Visually Impaired Office Staff (AVIOS)
BM AVIOS
London
WC1 N3XX  020-8741 3736
 020-8741 2373
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