Member Details

Action for Blind People

Garland House
144-146 Borough Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 2EP

tel: +44 (0) 1642 233439
fax: +44 (0) 1642 233430
email: middlesbrough@actionforblindpeople.org.uk
web: www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk

Opening Times: 9.00am - 5.00pm Mon to Fri

Areas in which we provide our services

Acklam
Ayresome
Beckfield
Beechwood
Brookfield
Clairville
Coulby Newham
Gresham
Hemlington
Kader
Ladgate
Linthorpe
Marton
Marton West
Middlehaven
North Ormesby and Brambles Farm
Nunthorpe
Pallister
Park
Park End
Stainton and Thornton
Thorntree
University

Overview / Project Aims:

To inspire change and create opportunities to enable blind and partially sighted people to have equal voice and equal choice.

Registered Charity No. 205913.

We have a very knowledgeable Information and Support Team who can advise people on any aspect of life as a visually impaired person. We also have very experienced Employment Team, Diversity, Welfare Rights and a Housing Officer. Through Jobcentrepluse we have the following contracts:- Personal Development Programme, Work Preparation/Placement and Workstep.

Services Available:

CV Writing / Guidance
Mentoring
Advice and Guidance
Job Search
Financial Advice / Money Management
Referral to Other Agencies
Job Search Assistance
Referral Training Providers
Individual Needs Assessment
Internet Facilities
Confidence and Motivation Building
Personal and Social Development
Work Placements / Taster Sessions
Benefit Advice
In Work Support / Aftercare

Other Access Points / Addresses:

JC+ contracts - Personal Development Programme (PDP), Workplacement and Workstep. Access to these programmes are through Disability Employment Advisers (DEA). People with visual impairment only.