Visual Impairment
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227 E. North Ave.
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
e-mail: ABSF@bigfoot.com
web: ABSF
ABSF is committed to serving visually impaired children & adults, giving them the opportunities and experiences that build confidence & independence that can last a lifetime. The site features event schedules, volunteer opportunities, photos, and more.
American Council of the Blind
1155 15th Street NW, Suite 720
Washington, DC 20005
voice: (800) 424-8666
voice: (202) 467-5081
fax: (202) 467-5085
e-mail: ncrabb@access.digex.net
web: American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is the nation's leading membership organization of blind and visually impaired people. It was founded in 1961 and now has 51 state and regional affiliates and 20 national special interest and professional affiliates.
The Council strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people.
The Braille Forum is a free monthly national magazine produced in braille, large print, cassette, and IBM-compatible computer disc and contains articles on employment, legislation, sports and leisure activities, new products and services, human interest and other information of interest to blind and visually impaired people.
American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza
New York, New York 10001
voice: (800) 232-5463
voice: (212) 502-7600
TTY: (212) 502-7662
e-mail: afbinfo@afb.net
web: AFB
The American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6085
Louisville, Kentucky 40206-0085
U.S.A.
voice: (502) 895-2405
fax: (502) 899-2274
e-mail: info@aph.org
web: The American Printing House for the Blind
The American Printing House for the Blind promotes independence of blind and visually impaired persons by providing special media, tools, and materials needed for education and life.
Blind Children's Center
4120 Marathon Street
Los Angeles, California 90029
voice: (800) 222-3566
California Only: (800) 222-3567
fax: (213) 665-3828
e-mail: info@blindcntr.org
web: Blind Children's Center Web Site
The Lighthouse National Center for Vision and Child Development
The Lighthouse, Inc.
111 E 5th Street
New York, New York 10022
voice: (800) 334-5497
voice: (212) 821-9200
TTY: (212) 821-9713
fax: (212) 821-9707
e-mail: mbeck@lighthouse.org
web: The Lighthouse Web Site
National Association for Parents of the Visually Impaired
PO Box 317
Watertown, Massachusettes 02272-0317
voice: (800) 562-6265
voice: (617) 972-7441
fax: (617) 972-7444
National Braille Press
88 Saint Stephen Street
Boston, Massachusettes 02115
voice: (617) 266-6160
fax: (617) 437-0456
e-mail: dcroft@world.std.com
web: National Braille Press
The National Federation of the Blind
e-mail: epc@roudley.com
web: National Federation of the Blind Web Site
The National Federation of the Blind is the largest organization of the blind in America. Interested sighted persons also join. Founded in 1940, the Federation has grown to include more than ten percent of the nation's blind (over 50,000 members).
National Federation of the Blind: Parents of Blind Children
Barbara Cheadle, President
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
voice: (410) 659-9314
e-mail: List of local contacts.
web: National Federation of the Blind Parents of Blind Children
The National Federation of the Blind: Parents Of Blind Children is a national consumer organization of parents and friends of blind children reaching out to each other to give vital support, encouragement and information.
The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH)
1530 Locust Street #29
Philadelphia, PA 19302-4415
voice: (215) 545-2322
voice: (800) 473-2330
e-mail: webmaster@albinism.org
web: NOAH Web Site
NOAH is a volunteer organization for persons and families involved with the condition of albinism. It does not diagnose or treat, or provide genetic counseling. It is involved in self-help, while trying to promote research and education.
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
voice: (410) 659-9314
BBS: (410) 752-5011
fax: (410) 685-5653
Royal National Institute for the Blind, UK
web: RNIB Web Site
The Royal National Institute for the Blind has put together a great web site with tons of information about visual impairment. You don't need to be British to take advantage of this great resource.