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Help with Directory Enquiries Help with Directory Enquiries

British Telecom runs a Free Directory Enquiry service for people who are blind, print disabled or unable to use a telephone directory because of a disability. If you think you may be eligible for this service dial 195 and talk to one of the specially trained operators who will help you with your application. Once approved, you will receive a card on which you will have a personal identification number or "pin" in large print or Braille.

When you need to find a ‘phone number you just dial 195 and quote your pin number and name - you will get the number you need free of charge. Furthermore, if you are eligible for this service and if you have difficulty dialling a number, the trained operator can help by getting the number dialled for you. Just to recap: if you would like to apply for this free directory service call 195 at any time for help and advice.

Radios for the Blind Radios for the Blind

Blind or partially sight registration may qualify you for a specially adapted radio, radio/cassette or radio/cassette/ CD player. OAB is the local agent for the British Wireless for the Blind Fund. We manage equipment for anyone who is registered blind or partially sighted. The range includes a Roberts radio with presets, which cannot be changed accidentally. The radio cassette player and the CD player have bright yellow buttons, which are easy to handle. Even if you do not qualify for free equipment, all items can be brought from BWBF. For advice on Wireless for the Blind equipment call Sarah or Marian at OAB, on 01865 72 55 95.

Telephones for the Blind Telephones for the Blind

This fund can help pay for the cost of providing and renting a telephone for people who are registered blind and could not afford to install and pay rent for it themselves. The person who receives help must either live alone, especially at night. However, they may be considered if they are living with someone who is disabled through age or infirmity. For more details contact:

Telephones for the Blind Fund,
7 Huntersfield Close,
Reigate,
Surrey, RH2 0DX.
Telephone/Fax: 01737 248032.
Web: www.tftb.org.uk

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