AN organisation which is aiming to support visually-impaired people looking for a job has received a boost.
Stockton Blind People's Voice has received funding of £23,150 from the Tees Valley Delegated Grants Scheme.
Christine Durnion, manager of Stockton Blind People's Voice, said: "The funding will enable us to support visually-impaired people looking for employment.
"This support will include transcribing information into preferred formats - for example, Braille, audio and large print - confidence-building courses, ICT courses delivered by Stockton Adult Education Service, tactile maps of work environments and whatever other support is required."
News of the award has been welcomed by Stockton South MP Dari Taylor.
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