Equipment for Disabled Players

[David G Congalton]

Pehaps the lack of players using tactile clocks is linked to the difficulty and cost involved in getting access to such equipment.

Sounds like this impossible to answer question

Phil, I don't think it's an impossible to answer question at all. I know the cost of tactile clocks and have a source.

I'm sure Steve and those involved in the IBCA and BCA must have an idea (or at least a much better idea than me) of the number of players playing currently in the UK and maybe even Scotland. Perhaps they even have an idea of the number of players who have expressed an interest in playing. They also seem like a very good place for visually impaired players to contact for further information.

We run an audio library of chess literature on tape, CD and MP3 format. We make some of the vast number of printed chess books available as e-books. We offer free coaching and tuition. Our technical committee work to ensure that visually impaired players have good quality adapted chess sets and chess clocks. We offer advice on the use of Fritz and other chess software by blind people......In addition to the generous financial support we give to leading players in international events we encourage our grass roots members to participate in mainstream events and overseas events by offering them a grant to offset some of the costs of travel and accommodation.