New Publications

"Changing What it Means to be Blind – Reflections on the first 25 years of the World Blind Union" edited by Sir John Wall, reflects the differing styles of six men and one woman who have led WBU through their first 25 years, united in the aim of improving the lives of blind and partially sighted people throughout the world. These memoirs of the six presidents, and of the long-serving secretary-general, give the reader a flavour of the workings of an important non-governmental organization. WBU has a bright future and is actively working towards creating a world where being blind means whatever you choose it to be.

"Changing what it means to be blind" is a multimedia book accessible to everyone, available in English, French or Spanish and also in English Grade 1 and Grade 2 Braille.

For delegates to the General Assembly, one copy of the book can be obtained at no cost from RNIB until October 31st. After October 31st it will cost £12.95.

Changing What it Means to be Blind – Reflections on the first 25 years of the World Blind Union

Please write, telephone or email with:

1. Your choice of format and language:
   • English Grade 1 Braille (PR12205)
   • English Grade 2 Braille (PR12206)
   • English multimedia book (PR12207)
   • French multimedia book (PR12208)
   • Spanish multimedia book (PR12209)
2. Your contact and delivery details - name and full address, including country, postal code/zip code and telephone number.
3. Your preferred media - for correspondence.
4. UK customers - contact RNIB Customer Services, PO Box 173, Peterborough PE2 6WS Telephone 0845 702 3153 Email: cservices@rnib.org.uk

Contact RNIB Export Department, PO Box 173, Peterborough PE2 6WS UK Telephone +44 (0)1733 37 5400 Email: exports@rnib.org.uk

As soon as you place your order, “Changing what it means to be blind” will be dispatched to you by Articles for the Blind.

Our sincere thanks to RNIB for their generosity in producing this book on behalf of the WBU.

"A Universal Voice" was produced for the WBU by ONCE to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille and the 25th anniversary of the World Blind Union.

The book is available in English, French and Spanish and consists of a full colour book with a CD providing accessible formats. The book contains three chapters: Braille Celebrates Bicentenary; a chapter on the WBU history, role, structure and priorities; and a chapter discussing the importance of and our role in the development of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The book is available at no cost and can also be downloaded from the WBU website.

A Universal Voice (MS Word)

A Universal Voice (PDF)

Spanish Version can be ordered from ONCE by sending them an email at: umc@once.es

French Version can be ordered from the WBU office at info@wbuoffice.org

English Version can be ordered from the RNIB by contacting RNIB Export Department, PO Box 173, Peterborough PE2 6WS UK Telephone +44 (0)1733 37 5400 Email: exports@rnib.org.uk

Our sincere thanks to ONCE for their generosity in producing this book which will be a valuable tool for us in promoting the WBU to external audiences.