Self Help Clearinghouse
Blind Helpline
This information is provided as a resource and does not constitute an endorsement for any group. It is the responsibility of the reader to decide whether a group is appropriate for his/her needs. For evidence-based information on diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatment and wellness issues, continue searching this site. American Foundation for the Blind
Clearinghouse of information and referrals for the blind. Catalog of publications available.
Write:
American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Voice: 1-800-232-5463
TDD: 212-502-7662
Website: http://www.afb.org
E-mail: afbinfo@afb.net
Verified: 6/12/2007Hadley School for the Blind
Provides free distance education to blind and visually impaired persons using Braille materials, large print or audio-cassettes.
Write:
Hadley School for the Blind
700 Elm St.
Winnetka, IL 60093
Voice: 1-800-323-4238 or 847-446-8111
TDD: 847-441-8111
Website: http://www.hadley.edu
E-mail: info@Hadley.edu
Verified: 6/12/2007Research to Prevent Blindness
Provides publications and information on various eye diseases including macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, corneal disease, retinitis pigmentosa, amblyopia/strabismus, uveitis and funds research.
Write:
Research to Prevent Blindness
645 Madison Ave., Fl. 21
New York, NY 10022-1010
Voice: 1-800-621-0026 or 212-752-4333
Website: http://www.rpbusa.org
Verified: 6/12/2007Guiding 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.
Write:
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
611 Granite Springs Rd.
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Voice: 1-800-942-0149 or 914-245-4024
Website: http://www.guidingeyes.org
E-mail: info@guidingeyes.org or student@guidingeyes.org (for students interested in guide dog training)
Verified: 6/12/2007Prevent Blindness America
Fights vision loss through research, education and direct services. Provides referrals to local services. Offers literature on vision, eye health and safety.
Write:
Prevent Blindness America
211 West Wacker Dr., Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
Voice: 1-800-331-2020
Website: http://www.preventblindness.org
E-mail: info@preventblindness.org
Verified: 6/12/2007Recording 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.
Write:
Recording For The Blind/Dyslexic
20 Roszel Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
Voice: 1-866-732-3585
Fax: 609-987-8116
Website: http://www.rfbd.org
E-mail: custserv@rfbd.org
Verified: 10/15/2007Guide Dog Foundation
Provides dogs to the blind free of charge.
Write:
Guide Dog Foundation
371 E. Jericho Tpk.
Smithtown, NY 11787
Voice: 1-800-548-4337
Website: http://www.guidedog.org
E-mail: info@guidedog.org
Verified: 6/12/2007Library 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.
Write:
Nat'l Library Blind and Phys. Hand.
1291 Taylor St. NW
Washington, DC 20542
Voice: 1-800-424-8567
Fax: 202-707-0712
TDD: 202-707-0744
Website: http://www.loc.gov/nls
E-mail: nls@loc.gov
Verified: 6/12/2007Braille 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.
Write:
Braille Institute
741 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Voice: 1-800-272-4553
Website: http://www.brailleinstitute.org
E-mail: info@brailleinstitute.org
Verified: 6/12/2007Retinitis Pigmentosa International
Provides support and information for persons affected by retinitis pigmentosa and their families. Supports research.
Write:
Retinitis Pigmentosa International
P.O. Box 900
Woodland Hills, CA 91365
Voice: 1-800-344-4877
Website: http://www.rpinternational.org
E-mail: info@rpinternational.org
Verified: 10/1/2007DB-Link: National Consortion on Deaf-Blindness
Information and referral on education, health, employment, technology, communication and recreation for children who are deaf/blind. Newsletter.
Write:
Consortion on Deaf-Blindness
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, OR 97361
Voice: 1-800-438-9376
TDD: 1-800-854-7013
Website: http://www.nationaldb.org
E-mail: info@nationaldb.org
Verified: 11/20/2007American Health Assistance Foundation
Provides educational information and funds research for Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Write:
American Health Assistance Fdn.
22512 Gateway Center Dr.
Clarksville, MD 20871
Voice: 1-800-437-2423
Website: http://www.ahaf.org
Verified: 6/12/2007Glaucoma Research Foundation
(Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm PST) * Non-profit, phone support network for persons with glaucoma. Provides free literature and funds research.
Write:
Glaucoma Research Foundation
252 Post St., Suite 600
San Franscisco, CA 94108
Voice: 1-800-826-6693 or 415-986-3162
Website: http://www.glaucoma.org
E-mail: info@glaucoma.org
Verified: 6/12/2007The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.
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