British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) has announced a new service which enables them to continue to support people living with vision disabilities in Darlington throughout the pandemic.
The charity provides a free range of specially adapted audio equipment including DAB/FM radios, USB (memory stick) players, CD players and more, all designed to make it simpler for people with vision disabilities to use.
Ordinarily, this equipment would be delivered to the recipients’ homes by a BWBF volunteer who would install and provide training to the recipient. However, due to social distancing, this is no longer an option. Therefore, the charity have launched ‘BWBF Connect’ – a modified version of the standard service which will see the charity adapt how it supports its beneficiaries in Darlington, many of which are vulnerable and isolated, especially during these challenging times.
The new service allows the recipient to receive their chosen piece of audio equipment via a doorstep delivery. Further ongoing telephone support is offered to the recipient to ensure that they have successfully received, unpackaged and installed the equipment.
“Our recipients are already some of the most socially isolated people in the country. The Covid – 19 crisis has only made this much worse for many. This is why it is so important that we have found a way to continue to provide our equipment to people who are blin or have low vision in Darlington” said Regional Development Manager, Sophie Wheldon.
If you or someone you know is interested in receiving a device, contact BWBF on 01622 754 757 or sophie@blind.org.uk.
