Blindness/Visual Impairment

Links

• American Council of the Blind
  This site provides general information about the Council, including recent issues of their monthly publication.
• American Foundation for the Blind
  Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss.
• Cabell Wayne Association of the Blind
  Serving the blind and visually impaired of Cabell and Wayne Counties of West Virginia for a quarter of a century.
• Guide Dogs for the Blind
  Offer guide dogs and training free-of-charge to blind and visually impaired people throughout the US and Canada.
• If You Are Blind Or Have Low Vision—How We Can Help
  Social Security Adminstration's Electonic Booklet
• Job Accommodation Network's (JAN) vision resources
  Accommodation Ideas for Vision Impairments. This section of the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) website includes fact sheets, links to searchable databases, and other resources.
• Kester Braille Reading and Numbers Program
  Kester Braille is a reading and numbers program for the sighted person to teach the beginning reader who is visually impaired. The program was written by Louise Johnson, a teacher with over 20 years of experience in the Special Education field.
• Learning Ally (Formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic)
  A national nonprofit, volunteer organization with an accessible audiobook library for students with disabilities such as visual impairment or dyslexia.
• National Braille Press
  A nonprofit braille printer and publisher offering braille books, magazines, textbooks, tests, and embossing services.
• Seeing Hand Association
  Assisting all ages of visually impaired persons to receive the needed services for the individual and family to achieve quality of life.
  
• Visually Impaired Seniors In-Home Outreach and Networking Services (VISIONS)
  VISIONS is an independent living program for seniors with vision loss. Services are provided free to qualified applicants. Leaving your home or community is not necessary to receive VISIONS services.
• West Virginia Vision Services
  Resources for vision services available in West Virginia.