Press Release for Charitable Donation to ESAB by Club Class
PRESS RELEASE
Club Class Chauffeurs GPS donation to
The East Sussex Association of the Blind (“ESAB”)
Club Class Chauffeurs have donated a talking GPS system and mobility kit to The East Sussex Association of Blind and Partially Sighted People (“ESAB”) in lieu of sending Christmas cards this year. Mr Jonathan Dow, Club Class’ Managing Director, said “This initiative has allowed Club Class to use the £350 saving on buying an item for one of the many charities we support. We work closely with ESAB who not only do great work but are also fantastic clients so it is very appropriate that we have been able to support them and their members in this way this year.”
Mary Colato, ESAB’s Chief Executive, said ‘ESAB are thrilled to receive this exciting new piece of equipment. It offers people who are blind or partially sighted another option to address the problems they can have in finding their way around, particularly to new destinations. Our Mobility Training Officer is looking forward to demonstrating the equipment with clients”.
The equipment has many uses including enabling visually impaired passengers to direct drivers. It can then be switched to ‘pedestrian mode’ enabling people to continue their journey on foot from a drop off point, so its very useful in promoting independence. ESAB often use Club Class to collect clients so in the very unlikely instance of their driver getting lost, our blind clients could assist with directions!
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For further information on Club Class Chauffeurs please contact the office directly on 01323 442222 / info@clubclassonline.co.uk / www.clubclassonline.co.uk
For further information on ESAB please contact Mary Colato (Chief Executive) or Amanda Hyatt (Fundraiser), East Sussex Association for the Blind, West End, Herstmonceux, BN27 4NH, 01323 832252, e-mail amanda@eastsussexblind.org
Club Class Chauffers offers exceptional quality vehicles with very personable chauffeurs. We specialise in airport/seaport transfers for both private and corporate companies and run a 24/7 ‘manned’ office with exceptional customer care.
ESAB offers training, information and support services to local people who are blind or partially sighted. ESAB’s aim is to help people maintain their independence and quality of life.
The Kapten GPS with mobility kit is a button or voice activated GPS system. It has been developed for use by people who are visually impaired from an original concept designed for motor cyclists.