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Catholic Blind Services appeal


Catholic Blind Services (CBS) has launched an appeal to fund a new website, and introduce CBS Publications which will provide much-needed large print, audio and simplified texts for blind and partially-sighted people.

CBS Publications aims to provide catechetical material for children, some of which will be adapted slightly for children with learning difficulties. It is hoped that the first catechetical publication will be 'God Speaks to His Children' the Bible story book by Aid to the Church in Need, for which CBS has just negotiated the necessary copyright.

Once the large print books are underway, CBS will then work on audio titles that are accessible through pcs and tablets, and will be working with publishers to make these titles more available as well as creating audio material in house.

The CBS website needs to be upgraded more than originally thought, in order to provide better access to videos and audio streams. Many people cannot navigate the various news and ecclesial websites and so the new CBS site will carry direct links and the opportunity to tune into daily Mass. It is hoped that the site will be a one stop accessible information and reference point by mid 2017.

To get all this moving, CBS needs to raise an initial £2,000 which covers the set up, the design, and initial printing of at least two titles, and £500 will be used for the website.

CBS invites donations to this appeal. Donations can be gift aided and there is the possibility to sponsor titles and in due course advertise on the website.

Donations can be paid directly into our account

HSBC BANK
Sort Code 40-13-47
Account name Catholic Blind Services
Account Number 10091405

​or by cheque payable to Catholic Blind Services​ and sent to CBS, Our Lady & St Edward, West Gate, Driffield, YO25 6TD

For further information please contact CBS at catholicblindservices@gmail.com or phone 020 8133 8467

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