Self Help Clearinghouse

Blind Helpline

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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 or 212-752-4333
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
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
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
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
Verified: 10/17/2008

Guide Dog Foundation

Provides dogs to the blind free of charge.
Voice: 1-800-548-4337
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
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 or 415-986-3162
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
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 or 914-245-4024
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
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
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
Verified: 10/17/2008

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