Foundation Fighting Blindness - Agency
Funds research prevention, treatments, and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and the spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. Connects individuals with low or no vision with coping strategies, resources, and services. Provides information about genetic testing, treatments being developed, treatments being evaluated in clinical trials, and approved therapies.
Free Slate Program - Program
National Federation of the Blind
200 E Wells Street
Baltimore, MD
Provides Braille-writing device that has the same portability, flexibility and affordability as a pen and pencil. Offers service to any blind or visually impaired person wishing to learn or who is learning Braille. May request a free slate and stylus once per year if needed.
Information and Referral Services - Program
American Council of the Blind
225 Reinekers Lane
Suite 660
Alexandria, VA
Offers information and referral on programs and services for the blind and visually impaired. Provides legislative advocacy on laws affecting blind persons. Offers college scholarships to blind and visually impaired students. Provides legislative and governmental monitoring. Holds annual conference featuring a large trade show of the latest high- and low-tech gadgets for blind and visually impaired people. Publishes monthly magazine, "The ACB Braille Forum," in braille, large print, on digital …
National Federation of the Blind - Program
National Federation of the Blind
200 E Wells Street
Baltimore, MD
Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include: Comparing software and devices. Show new users what technology may be helpful to them. Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards. Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations. Provides information on where to get training and equipment. Offers youth programs that include: NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in …
New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) - Agency
100 South Salina Street
Suite 105
Syracuse, NY
Administers programs and services to enhance employability, maximize independence, and assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind. Programs include:Equipment Loan Fund, which allows individuals to borrow up to $4,000 to purchase adaptive equipment.Children's services for children who are legally blind, including early intervention rehabilitation, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities, and …
New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) - Program
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
100 South Salina Street
Suite 105
Syracuse, NY
Administers programs and services to enhance employability, maximize independence, and assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind. Programs include:Equipment Loan Fund, which allows individuals to borrow up to $4,000 to purchase adaptive equipment.Children's services for children who are legally blind, including early intervention rehabilitation, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities, and …
