Blind Resources and Information

The following list contains nineteen sources of information focused on the Blind Community

  1. The American Council of the Blind 1155 Fifteenth Street NW, Suite 720 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 467-5081 800-424-8666 legislative news 6 p.m. to midnight Eastern time Monday through Friday (202) 467-5085 fax (202) 331-1058 electronic bulletin-board service
  2. American Foundation for the Blind Eleven Penn Plaza, Suite 300 New York, NY 10001 (212) 502-7600 800-232-5463 (212) 502-7777 fax
  3. Associated Services for the Blind Part of Liberty Net in Philadelphia. Contains Information for Blind and Visually Impaired Computer Users in the Philidelphia area and informational links for all blind.
  4. British Computer Association of the Blind The objectives of the Association are to promote the special needs and interests of the visually impaired who either work in the computing field or have an active interest in computing. Particular emphasis is given to the advancement of education and provision of specially adapted training/courses through the use and application of computing and information technology.
  5. The Blinded Veterans Association - BVA for all US blind Vets 477 H Street NW Washington, DC 20001-2694 (202) 371-8880 800-669-7079 (202) 371-8258 fax
  6. The Blind Adult mailing list is for blind adults (over 18 years of age). Almost any topic is welcome on this list, but it's primary focus is on dating, relationships and sex.
  7. Blind Citizens Australia - the united voice of blind and vision-impaired Australians. Its mission is to achieve equity and equality by our empowerment, by promoting positive community attitudes, and by striving for high quality and accessible services which meet our needs.
  8. Braillerman provides COMPLETE Perkins Brailler repair.
  9. This Center for Independent Living is located in Berkeley, CA and will link you up around the country.
  10. Lighthouse of Broward County is a site leading you to a private non-profit agency providing comprehensive services to blind and visually impaired people in Broward County, FL. Children, working age adults, and seniors participate in various Lighthouse programs. They also have a local specialty store featuring items for people with vision loss.
  11. National Federation of the Blind Of Kentucky
  12. National Federation of the Blind 1800 Johnson Street Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 659-9314 800-638-7518 Job Opportunities for the Blind (410) 685-5653 fax (410) 752-5011 electronic bulletin-board service
  13. The National Federation of the Blind of California
  14. The New York Institute For Special Education has been serving students with special needs since 1831. On its main site you can find:
    The Blindness Resource Center.
    Here at the Center you will find What's New on Blindness. The page is updated monthly and contains the latest about blindness, vendor information and general information on vision.
    There is also a History Of Reading Codes For Persons With Blindness available.
  15. North Dakota Association of the Blind
  16. A great links page thanks to Ron Marriage
  17. ST.DUNSTAN'S Caring for Men and Women Blinded in Service of their Country For those who have served in HM Forces and be suffering significant loss of sight. Telephone: 0171 723 5021 Fax: 0171 262 6199 Mail: Lt Colonel P Irven Pensions & Admissions Officer St. Dunstan's 12-14 Harcourt Street LONDON W1A 4XB Deaf-Blind Online Resources and discussions surrounding dual sensory impairments, Great Lakes Area Regional Center for Deaf Blind Education.
  18. Royal National Institute for the Blind Provides services and information for visually impaired people, their carers and professionals.
  19. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind is a voluntary, not-for-profit rehabilitation agency that provides services for people who are blind, visually impaired and deafblind. The CNIB’s primary goal is to empower its clients to participate fully in a sighted world. The CNIB provides consultation in safe and efficient travel training; braille, tape and electronic information; employment; environmental accessibility; government and community entitlements; technology; sight enhancement; eye banks and community integration.

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