The Service publishes Focus Factsheets which are basic leaflets on work with adults with visual and learning disabilities and Focus, a newsletter for staff working with people with visual and learning disabilities. The service promotes access to eye care and hearing care, including writing booklets for service users and raises awareness by speaking to groups and writing articles. For further information please telephone Gill Levy on 020-7388 1266. National Bureau for Students with Disabilities is a voluntary organisation developing opportunities in further, higher and adult education and training throughout the United Kingdom. It is concerned with the special educational needs of students with physical and sensory disabilities.
Membership is open to organisations, colleges, universities and individual students.
Skill produces a number of publications relating to policy and practice in post-school education which are detailed on their publications list, available from the Skill office. It runs courses and exhibitions of equipment, has an annual conference and publishes a quarterly magazine in print, tape and braille. The Mobility Officer, contactable through local Social Services offices, should be able to offer support, advice and help with mobility. Local education authority visual impairment teams may offer advice and support to students and supply mobility training. Liaison officers of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association may also be able to help.