Joining the On Line Library

Please read carefully:

Library membership is restricted to the visually impaired who are also UK or EU residents.
Visually impaired, as defined by the Visually Impaired Persons Act 2002, means that you must fit into one of the following six categories to be allowed to join the Library.

be blind;
have an impairment of visual function which cannot be improved, by the use of corrective lenses, to a level that would normally be acceptable for reading without a special level or kind of light;
be unable, through physical disability, to hold or manipulate a book; or
be unable, through physical disability, to focus or move his eyes to the extent that would normally be acceptable for reading.
Suffer from Print Blindness caused by Dyslexia.
be an Agent ( te.g. eacher, carer, parent or guardian of such a person) and join to get material on their behalf.

Membership is free and there are no age restrictions.
To apply, read the conditions, fill in the form below and press the Apply button.
If accepted, you will be notified by e-mail with your password within 48 hours.

Application Conditions

1 Members must be both EU resident and either visually impaired or an Agent as above.
2 Members accept all offered library materials at their own risk.
3 Members and applicants agree to supply documentary proof of disability on request.
4 Members agree not to allow access to offered library materials to any third party other than qualifying VI persons for whom the Member has joined as their Agent..
5 The Seeing Ear reserves the right to refuse or suspend membership.

Application Form

Please fill out the form below. Items beginning with an asterisk are essential. Your private details will not be passed on to any third party.
*e-mail:

You will be sent an e-mail automatically to the above address confirming your application. If you do not receive this e-mail within an hour then there is probably a problem, and you will need to register again. If your application is accepted then you will be sent a username and a password so that you can access the Library. You can enter the username and password that you want to use below. We cannot guarantee that they will be acceptable to the system, but we will try to use these. Use 4 to 10 characters for each and only use letters and numbers in any combination. Do not use spaces! Remember that passwords are case-sensitive - capital letters are NOT the same as lowercase letters.
Preferred username:

Preferred password:

Declaration

Please confirm which applies by checking the appropriate boxes
I am Visually Impaired as defined above
I am aplying on behalf of such VI persons as I am involved in their care or education
I understand and agree with the Library terms and conditions
I am resident in the UK/EU.

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