This project is a European one that comprises 7 organisations from 4 different member states:
The Royal National College for the Blind, RNC (UK)
The RNC is a unique specialist residential further education college and vocational training organisation for people who are blind or partially sighted. They are a pioneering independent college which has been, and remains at the forefront of specialist education and training since 1872.
www.rncb.ac.uk
BFW, Düren (Germany)
BFW Düren [BFW] is a vocational rehabilitation centre for blind and partially sighted persons. It exists since 1978 and has a staff of about 122 employees.
www.bfw-dueren.de
NCBI (Ireland)
NCBI is a voluntary, not for profit organisation. It is the primary service provider to the blind and partially sighted population in the Republic of Ireland. Its mission statement is to promote the full independence of people with impaired vision and to minimise the disabling effects of vision impairment.
www.ncbi.ie
Information Society Open To ImpairmentS, e-ISOTIS (Greece)
European Non Profit Organisation that advances the use of accessible ICT and the conduction of innovative training focusing on independent living of disabled people.
www.e-isotis.org
Royal National Institute for the Blind, RNIB (UK)
RNIB is the UK’s leading charity helping anyone with a sight problem. RNIB staff and volunteers work to empower blind and partially sighted people of all ages and remove the barriers they face. RNIB has particular expertise in influencing policy makers through campaigns and in providing exemplar support services ranging from early years to vocational training and employment. RNIB has a wide range of experience working on European-funded projects, both as co-ordinating and partner organisation.
www.rnib.org.uk
Tactility (UK)
Ann Gardiner is an independent consultant who has achieved international recognition as a designer and producer of tactile maps and graphics.
www.tactility.co.uk
VISIO (The Netherlands)
Visio provides training and support to blind and partially sighted persons who would like to be integrated or re-integrated in society. The support is aimed at individuals as well as to the communities in which they live and work.
www.visio.org