The South African National Council for the Blind Career Assistance, Bursaries and Loans, Rehabilitation , Low Vision service and Training. Telephone (012) 452 3811 www.sancb.org.za Tape Aids for the Blind Taped literature for print handicapped. Text book tapings for students. Telephone (031) 309 4800 www.tapeaids.org.za Guide Dogs Association Guide dogs for the blind and partially sighted. Telephone (011) 705 3512 www.guidedog.org.za Local Service providers Services available in various centers vary from area to area and may include mobility instruction, career counseling, rehabilitation, placement services etc. Contact your local branch for more information. LOW VISION SERVICES A low vision practitioner will evaluate your existing vision and may prescribe special lenses, magnifiers, bi-optics etc which can often improve functional vision. To do this they need special training, special assessment tools and a comprehensive range of low vision devices. They should also be able to provide training to use the devices efficiently. We list below some of these service providers, but please check with your local branch of Retina South Africa for service providers in your area. - Rand Afrikaans University Telephone (011) 489 2845 - University of KwaZuluNatal Telephone:(031) 260 7294

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