| British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) |
|
How the British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) helps keep blind people in touch with the world The BWBF was established in 1928 to help relieve the loneliness and isolation of blindness with the comfort of radio. To someone who is blind or partially sighted, the radio brings a wealth of news, music and entertainment that doesn’t rely upon sight for its total enjoyment. Adding a CD and cassette recorder offer further benefits for visually impaired people – such as audio books, magazines and newspapers. Perhaps most importantly of all, a radio provides a constant companion for blind people of all ages. It quickly becomes a close friend, always there ready to inform or entertain, 24 hours a day. BWBF provides a choice of specially adapted audio equipment utilising the latest technology – including DAB radios and an Internet audio player. These are supplied on free permanent loan to UK-registered blind and partially sighted people, over the age of eight, who are in receipt of a means tested benefit. Unfortunately the demand for sets is increasing daily and BWBF have to cover the cost of buying and distributing the radios themselves – with no help from the government or any Lottery funding. It is estimated that nearly 100 people in Britain EVERY DAY will suffer serious sight loss – so they face a growing need. As a completely independent national charity, BWBF’s work depends upon private donations, legacies and money raised by those kind enough to support them throughout the year. For more information about BWBF and its work, visit their website at www.blind.org.uk . British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) Registered Charity Number: 1078287 |
