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Blindness - Organizations

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      new window AER Online Description: The latest information on the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired. (aerbvi.org)
new window American Council of the Blind Description: Includes forums, radio stations, news and resources. (acb.org)
new window American Foundation for the Blind Description: Nonprofit organization provides information and referrals about living with visual impairment. (afb.org)
new window Associates for World Action in Rehabilitation and Education Description: Free downloads of publications and information the AWARE group. (awareusa.org)
new window Blindaid Africa Description: A charity dedicated to helping visually impaired students in Africa. (blindaid.org)
new window Canadian Council of the Blind - Manitoba Division Description: Includes mission statement, general information, programs and resources for the visually impaired. (ccbmb.ca)
new window Center for the Visually Impaired Atlanta Description: Resources, bulletin board and list of services. (cviatlanta.org)
new window Cornwall Blind Association Description: UK registered charity which assists blind, partially sighted who are resident in Cornwall. (cornwallblind.org.uk)
new window DVA - Central Blind Rehabilitation Center Description: This site is designed to provide in-depth information about the Hines Blind Rehabilitation Center and provide resource information for Veterans. (va.gov)
new window EIES of New Jersey Description: Describes how visually impaired persons can use a radio or telephone to listen to newspapers and magazines. (eiesofnj.org)
new window Enabling Sport Foundation Description: Information about a recreational sport for the physically challenged; rail riding on abandoned railroad tracks. Based in New Hampshire. (railriders.net)
new window Ephpheta Foundation for the Blind, Inc. Description: Includes general information, projects, news, and resources for the blind community in the philippines. (ephpheta.com)
new window Eyeinfo.org Description: An index of organizations in Northern California that provide services for people who are losing their sight or are legally blind. (eyeinfo.org)
new window Eyes for East Africa Description: Charitable organization operating in the Kwale District. Photos, donation information and details of the work undertaken. (eyesforeastafrica.org)
new window Feach - Parents Support for Visually Impaired and Blind Children Description: News, information and links about the organization and its work. (feach.net)
new window Fenvision Isle of Ely Society for the Blind Description: Provides advice and support to people with low vision and their families. Lunch clubs, outings and learning how to type. (fenvision.freeserve.co.uk)
new window Gift of Sight Description: Supports the Foundation Fighting Blindness to cure the blindness of more than 6 million Americans. (thegiftofsight.org)
new window Glasgow and West of Scotland Society for the Blind Description: A charitable organisation offering practical advice, help, and support for blind and visually impaired people in the West of Scotland. (gwssb.demon.co.uk)
new window Helen Keller International Description: Helps organizations and institutions in countries where the need is great. Includes resources, programs and general information. (hki.org)
new window Helping Hands for the Blind Description: A nonprofit organization for the blind and vision impaired promoting social, economic and educational opportunities. Related links, support information. (helpinghands4theblind.com)
new window HERIB - Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind Description: Provides outings, support, resources and help for visually impaired people in the local area. (beehive.thisishull.co.uk)
new window Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness Description: Provides public resources for safety and care of eyes, along with eye disease. Includes "The Visionary", a publication that explores research projects, issues and news of interest. (eyehealthillinois.org)
new window International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Description: Find information about the IAPB, about its vision, events and a newsletter. (iapb.org)
new window International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Description: Provides support for sporting events for the blind world wide. Competitions, news, forums. (ibsa.es)
new window International Blind Workers Association Description: Providing resources for blind and visually impaired workers. (ibwa.ws)
new window Keystone Blind Association Description: Offers orientation and mobility services and employment help. (keystoneblind.org)
new window Lighthouse International Description: Worldwide organization dedicated to overcoming vision impairment through rehabilitation, education, research and advocacy. Employment opportunities, resources and courses. (lighthouse.org)
new window Lions World Services for the Blind Description: Courses, employment opportunities and information for the blind. (lwsb.org)
new window Minnesota State Services for the Blind Description: To foster the achievement of vocational and personal independence by persons of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. (mnssb.org)
new window National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) Description: A national organization that enables parents to find information and resources for their children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities. (spedex.com)
new window National Association for the Blind, India Description: Offers information on education, employment, rehabilitation, and services and facilities of the institute. Information on blindess, prevention and government acts for blind individuals. [Requires Flash] (nabindia.org)
new window National Eye Institute Description: Information, press releases, clinical studies, grants and funding opportunities for researchers, an image and video catalog. (nei.nih.gov)
new window National Federation of the Blind Description: Resources for the blind: Services, technology news, visual aids and research information. (nfb.org)
new window National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky Description: An organization for blind and low vision Kentuckians. Learn about aids, applicances, jobs, education, advocacy and how to get help. An affiliate of National Federation of the Blind. (nfbk.org)
new window National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) Description: A unit of the Library of Congress, administers a free library program of braille and recorded materials that are circulated to eligible borrowers by postage-free mail through a network of cooperating libraries. (lcweb.loc.gov)
new window New Hampshire Association for the Blind Description: Provides rehabilitation services for blind and visually impaired citizens. (sightcenter.com)
new window New Sports for the Blind Description: Site looking for donations to help with russian blind sports. (members.tripod.com)
new window North East Rehabilitation Officers Description: Articles, rehabilitation, jobs, message board. Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne - UK. (nero-rehab.org.uk)
new window On-Sight Independence Description: Non-profit organization providing service to visually impaired persons and their families in British Columbia. (on-sight.ca)
new window Prevent Blindness America Description: Volunteer eye health and safety group dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight in America. (preventblindness.org)
new window Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) Description: National UK charity providing a good range of information for blind or partially sighted people. (rnib.org.uk)
new window Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB) Description: Provider of services to people who are blind or vision impaired. Training and technology, library services and general information. (rvib.org.au)
new window San Mateo County Council of the Blind Description: Details about the council who promote employment, independence, education, advocacy and resources. Includes a calendar of events, vision publications and a meeting schedule. (smccb.org)
new window Sight Savers International Description: A charity that combats blindness globally. (sightsavers.org.uk)
new window Sight Service - Gateshead & South Tyneside Description: Registered charity dedicated to enabling visually impaired people in Gateshead and South Tyneside to enjoy the quality of life which they are entitled to expect (sightservice.co.uk)
new window The Accessible Friends Network Description: An open-to-all U K voluntary group set up primarily to improve the quality of life for and by blind, visually impaired & disabled people, using the internet. (tafn.org.uk)
new window The American Center for the Advancement of the Blind, Inc. Description: A non-profit organization assisting people who are blind achieve a self-reliant, self-directed and independent lifestyle. We use The Picciano Method', a unique vision loss program for children and adults. (centerfortheblind.org)
new window The Associated Blind, Inc. Description: Offers programs for and to help blind and visually impaired people. (tabinc.org)
new window The Canadian National Institute for the Blind Description: A voluntary, non profit rehabilitation agency that provides services for people who are blind, visually impaired and deafblind. (cnib.ca)
new window The Church and Blindness Description: News and information on the groups work to make religious materials available to the blind. Based in the UK. (church4blind.org.uk)
new window The Friends of the Blind Association Description: A charitable institution concerned with the various aspects of the lives of the blind. Its activities cover all parts of Palestine. Includes details about its achievements, in particular the school. (fblind.org)
new window The SCORE Alumni Associtation Description: An alumni oraganization for blind and visually impaired teens that attended the SCORE camp. (scorealumni.ca)
new window Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind Description: Non profit agency providing residential placement and day programming to the multi-disabled blind. (tlc4blind.org)
new window Unite For Sight, Inc. Description: A member of the National Healthy Vision 2010 Consortium; an international nonprofit organization that develops sustainable solutions to reduce health disparities. Includes a history, an introduction, and a medical advisory. (uniteforsight.org)
new window Vision of Children Foundation Description: Groups aims include the eradication of hereditary childhood blindness, ocular albinism and other blindness. (visionofchildren.org)
new window Vision World Wide Description: Provides information, education, guidance and support to the blind and visually impaired. Also to the many professionals (medical, social and technical) who serve them. (visionww.org)
new window Wiltshire Blind Association Description: UK registered charity serving those who are blind and partially sighted living in Wiltshire. [Requires Flash] (wiltshireblind.org)
new window Young Blind Citizens Description: Information about the youth branch of Blind Citizens Australia and its purpose. Email group and newsletter. (bca.org.au)
 




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