NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDThe National Federation of the Blind of the UK is a registered charity and
organisation of people who are blind or partially sighted which seeks to convey
to the authorities the real needs of the blind and partially sighted. The
Federation aims to achieve better service provision and to enhance the quality
of life to all visually impaired people. The Federation is primarily a campaigning organisation seeking improvements
in services and facilities for blind and partially sighted people. It has been
successful in obtaining additional facilities for visually impaired people and
in preventing deterioration in the services provided for them. Examples of
achievements aided by the Federation include: retention of different sizes of
bank notes; introduction of textured surfaces and audible signals at road
crossings; the right of blind and partially-sighted children to be educated in
mainstream schools. The Federation is represented on many agencies serving the blind including
the World Blind Union and the European Blind Union and is regularly consulted
by local and national Government. The Federation has 35 branches throughout the
UK and a central branch (postal) for members in areas not represented by a
branch. Ordinary membership is available to all visually impaired people in the
UK for a small annual subscription. Associate membership is available to
sighted people interested in the Federation's work. The Federation produces a
bi-monthly magazine, Viewpoint, which covers all aspects of its work and
is published in print, braille and recorded on cassette tape.
National Federation of the Blind
The Old Surgery
215 Kirkgate
Wakefield
WF1 2JG  01924 291313
 01824 200244
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