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Research to Prevent Blindness
Provides publications and information on various eye diseases including macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, corneal disease, retinitis pigmentosa, amblyopia/strabismus and uveitis. Funds research.
Voice: 1-800-621-0026
Website: http://www.rpbusa.org
Verified: 10/18/2008
Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Refers callers to libraries that have information on books on tapes and in Braille available for qualified blind or handicapped persons who can't read standard print.
Voice: 1-800-424-8567
TDD: 202-707-0744
Website: http://www.loc.gov/nls
E-mail: nls@loc.gov
Verified: 10/16/2008
DB-Link: National Consortion on Deaf-Blindness
Information and referral on education, health, employment, technology, communication and recreation for children who are deaf/blind. Newsletter.
Voice: 1-800-438-9376
TDD: 1-800-854-7013
Website: http://www.nationaldb.org
E-mail: info@nationaldb.org
Verified: 10/18/2008
Hadley School for the Blind
Provides free distance education to blind and visually impaired persons using Braille materials, large print or audio-cassettes.
Voice: 1-800-323-4238
TDD: 847-441-8111
Website: http://www.hadley.edu
E-mail: info@Hadley.edu
Verified: 10/17/2008
Prevent Blindness America
Fights vision loss through research, education and direct services. Provides referrals to local services. Offers literature on vision, eye health and safety.
Voice: 1-800-331-2020
Website: http://www.preventblindness.org
E-mail: info@preventblindness.org
Verified: 10/17/2008
Guide Dog Foundation
Provides dogs to the blind free of charge.
Voice: 1-800-548-4337
Website: http://www.guidedog.org
E-mail: info@guidedog.org
Verified: 10/17/2008
Retinitis Pigmentosa International
Provides support and information for persons affected by retinitis pigmentosa and their families. Supports research.
Voice: 1-800-344-4877
Website: http://www.rpinternational.org
E-mail: info@rpinternational.org
Verified: 10/17/2008
Glaucoma Research Foundation
Non-profit, phone support network for persons with glaucoma. Provides free literature and funds research.
Voice: 1-800-826-6693
Website: http://www.glaucoma.org
E-mail: info@glaucoma.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Braille Institute
Provides publications, cassettes and free books for visually impaired children. Free Braille calendar. Referrals to resources. Tapes on vision loss available to companies and organizations.
Voice: 1-800-272-4553
Website: http://www.brailleinstitute.org
E-mail: info@brailleinstitute.org
Verified: 10/17/2008
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Dedicated to enriching the lives of blind and visually impaired men and women by providing them with guide dogs free of charge.
Voice: 1-800-942-0149
Website: http://www.guidingeyes.org
E-mail: info@guidingeyes.org
Verified: 10/17/2008
American Health Assistance Foundation
Provides educational information and funds research for Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Voice: 1-800-437-2423
Website: http://www.ahaf.org
Verified: 10/14/2008
Recording For The Blind and Dyslexic
Provides information on recorded textbooks and consumer publications to eligible persons with print and learning disabilities. Information on volunteer programs for recording CDs. Membership $100/1st year; $35/subsequent years.
Voice: 1-866-732-3585
Fax: 609-987-8116
Website: http://www.rfbd.org
E-mail: custserv@rfbd.org
Verified: 9/11/2008
American Foundation for the Blind
Clearinghouse of information and referrals for the blind. Catalog of publications available.
Voice: 1-800-232-5463
TDD: 212-502-7662
Website: http://www.afb.org
E-mail: afbinfo@afb.net
Verified: 10/17/2008
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