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Library of Congress Nat'l Library Blind and Phys. 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 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-4:30pm EST) Website: http://www.loc.gov/nls Verified: 8/25/2011
Guide Dog Foundation
Provides dogs to the blind free of charge. Voice: 1-800-548-4337 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm EST) Website: http://www.guidedog.org Verified: 8/25/2011
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 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm PST) Website: http://www.brailleinstitute.org Verified: 8/25/2011
American Health Assistance Foundation
Provides educational information and funds research for Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Voice: 1-800-437-2423 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST) Website: http://www.ahaf.org Verified: 8/26/2011
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. Provides information for students interested in guide dog training. Voice: 1-800-942-0149 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST) Website: http://www.guidingeyes.org Verified: 8/25/2011
Glaucoma Research Foundation
(Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm PST) * Non-profit, phone support network for persons with glaucoma. Provides free literature. Voice: 1-800-826-6693 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm PST) Website: http://www.glaucoma.org Verified: 8/25/2011
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 (Mon.-Fri.; 8:30am-5pm CST) Website: http://www.preventblindness.org Verified: 8/25/2011
DB-Link: National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness
Information and referrals 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 Verified: 8/25/2011
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. Voice: 1-800-621-0026 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST) Website: http://www.rpbusa.org Verified: 8/25/2011
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 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-4:30pm CST) Website: http://www.hadley.edu Verified: 8/25/2011
American Foundation for the Blind
Clearinghouse of information and referrals for the blind. Catalog of publications available. Voice: 1-800-232-5463 Verified: 8/25/2011
Learning Ally
Provides information on recorded textbooks and consumer publications for eligible persons with visual and learning disabilities. Information on volunteer programs for recording CDs. Voice: 1-866-732-3585 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4:45pm EST) Website: http://www.learningally.org Verified: 8/25/2011
Retinitis Pigmentosa International
Provides support and information for persons affected by retinitis pigmentosa and their families. Voice: 1-800-344-4877 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-7pm PST) Website: http://www.visionawards.org Verified: 8/25/2011
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