National Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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Equipment & Technology

All About Vision – Internet Accessibility Guide
5215 N. O’Connor Blvd., 11th Floor
Irving, TX 75039

Mobile Assistive Technologies for People with Low Vision and Blindness Guide by Verizon
Verizon Wireless National Accessibility
Customer Service Center
Telephone: (888) 262-1999

NVISION – Internet Accessibility Guide
75 Enterprise, Suite 200
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Telephone: (866) 257-2851

Eyecare

American Academy of Optometry (AAO)
2909 Fairgreen Street
Orlando, Florida 32803
Telephone: (321) 319-4860
Toll Free Telephone: (844) 323-EYES (3937)

National Organizations

American Council of the Blind
1703 N Beauregard St, Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22311
Local Telephone: (202) 467-5081
Email: [email protected]

Association of Blind Citizens
PO Box 246
Holbrook, MA 02343
Local Telephone: (781) 961-1023
Email: [email protected]
Assistive Technology Fund: The Association of Blind Citizens operates the Assistive Technology Fund. The Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) will provide funds to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software. The ABC board of directors believes that this program will allow blind and visually impaired individuals access to technology products that will have a significant impact on improving employment opportunities, increase the level of independence and enhance their overall quality of life.
To apply, visit www.blindcitizens.org/assistive_tech.htm.

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
Local Telephone: (410) 659-9314
Email: [email protected]

Nonprofits

American Foundation for the Blind
1401 South Clark Street Suite 730
Arlington, VA 22202
Local Telephone: (212) 502-7600

Hadley
700 Elm Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 323-4238
Email: [email protected]

Macular Degeneration Support
3600 Blue Ridge Blvd
Grandview, MO 64030
Local Telephone: (816) 761-7080
Toll Free Telephone: (888) 866-6148
Email: [email protected]

National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH)
PO Box 959
East Hampstead, NH 03826-0959
Local Telephone: (603) 887-2310
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 473-2310
Email: [email protected]