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Services for the Blind
"A person so blind as to be unable to perform any work for which eyesight is essential".
Services Provided:
Employment of Home Teachers to assist in promoting general welfare and to give
instruction on reading embossed literature.
Financial assistance from Middlesex Association for the Blind if in need, e.g.
electricity or gas bill, repairs, etc.
Magazines in Braille and letterpress.
Christmas Parcels from Middlesex Association for the Blind
Talking Book Machines
Library Service of literature in Braille
Wireless Set from Wireless for the Blind Fund
Wireless Licence Exemption Certificate from London Borough of Barnet
Bus Passes from London Transport
Educational Grants for further studies, tape recorders, etc., from Voluntary
Organisations
Pensions for the assistance of Blind People from charities.
5 Social Clubs — (4 afternoon, 1 evening)
3 Handicraft Classes and yearly exhibition
Industrial and Social Rehabilitation
Financial assistance for holidays
Dancing classes and dances:
Hendon Dancing Class for the Blind (Education Department,
Transport by Welfare)
Tottenham Deaf/Blind Class (Transport by Welfare)
Provision of clothes, furniture, meals, etc. by W.R.V.S.
North Middlesex Horticultural Society for the Blind:
Spring and Summer Shows. Free Bulbs
Guide dogs for totally blind
Sheltered employment in Workshops or Home Workers. Financial assistance by
London Borough of Barnet
Cinema Passes for blind (Rank Organisation)
Handicraft Materials, incl. card games, etc. (Paid at cost price)
Aids
Loan of typewriters and tape recorders
Escort duties by B.R.C.S. and League of Jewish Women
Various house and garden jobs by Task Force
Home Helps
Industrial Rehabilitation (organised by R.N.I.B.)
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