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Jewish Blind Society (Scotland)

Jewish Blind Society (Scotland)

Who We Are

The Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) was originally established in 1962 to provide care, entertainment and outings for members of the Jewish community with visual impairment.

Due to the advances in medical science, there has been a welcome reduction in the number of clients suffering from severe sight related conditions - consequently there has been a marked reduction in demand for the Society’s services.

Whilst the care of those with visual impairment continues to remain at the core of the Society’s ethos, it is able through grant aided support, to improve the quality of life to those within the community who have any of the following:

  • A physical disability and are non-ambulant
  • A chronic or terminal illness
  • Age-related additional needs.

The Society also offers financial support to community organisations such as Jewish Care Scotland and Chai Cancer to assist in the delivery of their services.

The Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) supports us to continue delivering our services without comprising the quality of care. Knowing that we can rely on their financial support allows us to plan our work and ensure we can be there for the people who need us most. Jewish Care Scotland are grateful to The Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) for ensuring we can provide our often-vital services for the community.
Jewish Care Scotland
Chai Cancer Care deeply appreciates the generosity of The Jewish Blind Society (Scotland). Their wonderful support allows Chai to continue to be there for all those who need to turn to us in Glasgow, at the most challenging times in their lives.
Chai Cancer Care
What we can do to help

The Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) recognises the importance of technology in benefitting those with visual impairment and can offer grant assistance with the purchase of items such as:

  • Smart speakers to aid with creating shopping lists, setting reminders, alarms
  • Computer tablets accessible via voice control, simplified menus, easy to read text and voice feedback
  • Talking watches
  • Audio book subscriptions.

This project is supported by Jewish Care Scotland who, through their Digital Wellbeing Project, can offer assistance and support to set up these devices to ensure users benefit as much as possible.

The Society can also offer grant assistance for the purchase of items such as:

  • Lift and recline chairs
  • Walking aids
  • Stairlifts.
I would like to thank The Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) so much for the support they are providing me with. I use it to help with guides, transport and visual aids and it has made such a difference to my life.
Stanley Harris