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Services to the Visually Impaired
Regular and large-print books are
available as well as paperbacks, talking
books and videos.
American Foundation for the Blind
http://www.afb.org/
The AFB helps to eliminate barriers that prevent the blind or visually
impaired from reaching their potential for independent living,
literacy, employment, and technology.
American Council of the Blind.
http://www.acb.org
The Council represents blind people, improves educational and
rehabilitation facilities and opportunities, cooperates with
institutions and organizations concerned with blind services,
and educates the public o promote greater understanding of blindness
and the capabilities of blind people.
Blindness Resource Center
http://www.nyise.org/blind.htm
Information and resource sites on universal access, reading codes
and Braille, BRL literacy and translators, deaf-blindness, eye
diseases and visual conditions, low vision resources, organizations,
research and innovations, and vendors specializing in technology.
National Federation for the Blind
http://www.nfb.org/
The NFB is a membership organization of blind persons, providing
consumer and advocacy services, public education about blindness,
information and referral services, scholarships, literature and
publications about blindness, aids and appliances and other adaptive
equipment for the blind, advocacy services and protection of
civil rights, development and evaluation of technology, and support
for blind persons and their families.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
http://www.loc.gov/nls/
Links to lists of talking and braille books.
New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cbvh/default.htm
The Commission provides rehabilitation services to individuals
who are legally blind and reside in New York State. CBVH programs
include training for employment, business enterprises, programs
for older adults, and programs for children.
Northeastern Association of the Blind
301 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12206
518-463-1211; FAX: 518-436-4194
http://www.naba-vision.org
Comprehensive programs and services for residents of the greater
Capital Region who are blind or visually impaired.
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
http://www.rfbd.org/
This nonprofit volunteer organization serves people who cannot
effectively read standard print because of visual impairment,
dyslexia, or other physical disability. It promotes and provides
accessible educational materials.
WMHT/RISE Radio Information Service for the Blind and Print-Disabled
P.O. Box 17
Schenectady, NY 12301
518-357-1700; FAX 518-357-1709
http://www.wmht.org
A radio reading service for blind and print-disabled people,
serving 13 counties including Albany and Rensselaer.
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