Organizations (Blindness)

Organizations Sites:

The Church and Blindness The Church and Blindness: News and information on the groups work to make religious materials available to the blind. Based in the UK. (Organizations) http://www.church4blind.org.uk AER Online AER Online: The latest information on the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired. (Organizations) http://www.aerbvi.org/ Cornwall Blind Association Cornwall Blind Association: UK registered charity which assists blind, partially sighted who are resident in Cornwall. (Organizations) http://www.cornwallblind.org.uk Ephpheta Foundation for the Blind, Inc. Ephpheta Foundation for the Blind, Inc.: Includes general information, projects, news, and resources for the blind community in the philippines. (Organizations) http://www.ephpheta.com The Friends of the Blind Association The Friends of the Blind Association: A charitable institution concerned with the various aspects of the lives of the blind. Its activities cover all parts of Palestine. Includes details about its achievements, in particular the school. (Organizations) http://www.fblind.org Wiltshire Blind Association Wiltshire Blind Association: UK registered charity serving those who are blind and partially sighted living in Wiltshire. [Requires Flash] (Organizations) http://www.wiltshireblind.org The Canadian National Institute for the Blind The Canadian National Institute for the Blind: A voluntary, non profit rehabilitation agency that provides services for people who are blind, visually impaired and deafblind. (Organizations) http://www.cnib.ca/ Eyeinfo.org Eyeinfo.org: An index of organizations in Northern California that provide services for people who are losing their sight or are legally blind. (Organizations) http://www.eyeinfo.org American Foundation for the Blind American Foundation for the Blind: Nonprofit organization provides information and referrals about living with visual impairment. (Organizations) http://www.afb.org/ Sight Savers International Sight Savers International: A charity that combats blindness globally. (Organizations) http://www.sightsavers.org.uk/ Helen Keller Worldwide Helen Keller Worldwide: Helps organizations and institutions in countries where the need is great. Includes resources, programs and general information. (Organizations) http://www.hkworld.org/ New Hampshire Association for the Blind New Hampshire Association for the Blind: Provides rehabilitation services for blind and visually impaired citizens. (Organizations) http://www.sightcenter.com/ Keystone Blind Association Keystone Blind Association: Offers orientation and mobility services and employment help. (Organizations) http://www.keystoneblind.org Glasgow and West of Scotland Society for the Blind Glasgow and West of Scotland Society for the Blind: A charitable organisation offering practical advice, help, and support for blind and visually impaired people in the West of Scotland. (Organizations) http://www.gwssb.demon.co.uk San Mateo County Council of the Blind San Mateo County Council of the Blind: Details about the council who promote employment, independence, education, advocacy and resources. Includes a calendar of events, vision publications and a meeting schedule. (Organizations) http://www.smccb.org The American Center for the Advancement of the Blind, Inc. The American Center for the Advancement of the Blind, Inc.: A non-profit organization assisting people who are blind achieve a self-reliant, self-directed and independent lifestyle. We use The Picciano Method�, a unique vision loss program for children and adults. (Organizations) http://www.centerfortheblind.org International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA): Provides support for sporting events for the blind world wide. Competitions, news, forums. (Organizations) http://www.ibsa.es/ Enabling Sport Foundation Enabling Sport Foundation: Information about a recreational sport for the physically challenged; rail riding on abandoned railroad tracks. Based in New Hampshire. (Organizations) http://www.railriders.net/esf/ National Association for the Blind, India National Association for the Blind, India: Offers information on education, employment, rehabilitation, and services and facilities of the institute. Information on blindess, prevention and government acts for blind individuals. [Requires Flash] (Organizations) http://www.nabindia.org/sited/index1.htm American Council of the Blind American Council of the Blind: Includes forums, radio stations, news and resources. (Organizations) http://www.acb.org/ North East Rehabilitation Officers North East Rehabilitation Officers: Articles, rehabilitation, jobs, message board. Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne - UK. (Organizations) http://www.nero-rehab.org.uk Sight Service - Gateshead & South Tyneside Sight Service - Gateshead & South Tyneside: Registered charity dedicated to enabling visually impaired people in Gateshead and South Tyneside to enjoy the quality of life which they are entitled to expect (Organizations) http://www.sightservice.co.uk National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS): A unit of the Library of Congress, administers a free library program of braille and recorded materials that are circulated to eligible borrowers by postage-free mail through a network of cooperating libraries. (Organizations) http://lcweb.loc.gov/nls/ HERIB - Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind HERIB - Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind: Provides outings, support, resources and help for visually impaired people in the local area. (Organizations) http://beehive.thisishull.co.uk/HERIB Canadian Council of the Blind - Manitoba Division Canadian Council of the Blind - Manitoba Division: Includes mission statement, general information, programs and resources for the visually impaired. (Organizations) http://www.ccbmb.ca The Associated Blind, Inc. The Associated Blind, Inc.: Offers programs for and to help blind and visually impaired people. (Organizations) http://www.tabinc.org Minnesota State Services for the Blind Minnesota State Services for the Blind: To foster the achievement of vocational and personal independence by persons of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. (Organizations) http://www.mnssb.org Helping Hands for the Blind Helping Hands for the Blind: A nonprofit organization for the blind and vision impaired promoting social, economic and educational opportunities. Related links, support information. (Organizations) http://www.helpinghands4theblind.com/ Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB): National UK charity providing a good range of information for blind or partially sighted people. (Organizations) http://www.rnib.org.uk/ Fenvision Isle of Ely Society for the Blind Fenvision Isle of Ely Society for the Blind: Provides advice and support to people with low vision and their families. Lunch clubs, outings and learning how to type. (Organizations) http://www.fenvision.freeserve.co.uk Lighthouse International Lighthouse International: Worldwide organization dedicated to overcoming vision impairment through rehabilitation, education, research and advocacy. Employment opportunities, resources and courses. (Organizations) http://www.lighthouse.org On-Sight Independence On-Sight Independence: Non-profit organization providing service to visually impaired persons and their families in British Columbia. (Organizations) http://on-sight.ca Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness: Provides public resources for safety and care of eyes, along with eye disease. Includes "The Visionary", a publication that explores research projects, issues and news of interest. (Organizations) http://eyehealthillinois.org/ Feach - Parents Support for Visually Impaired and Blind Children Feach - Parents Support for Visually Impaired and Blind Children: News, information and links about the organization and it's work. (Organizations) http://www.feach.net/ Young Blind Citizens Young Blind Citizens: Information about the youth branch of Blind Citizens Australia and its purpose. Email group and newsletter. (Organizations) http://bca.org.au/ybc/ Associates for World Action in Rehabilitation and Education Associates for World Action in Rehabilitation and Education: Free downloads of publications and information the AWARE group. (Organizations) http://www.awareusa.org The Accessible Friends Network The Accessible Friends Network: An open-to-all U K voluntary group set up primarily to improve the quality of life for and by blind, visually impaired & disabled people, using the internet. (Organizations) http://www.tafn.org.uk Gift of Sight Gift of Sight: Supports the Foundation Fighting Blindness to cure the blindness of more than 6 million Americans. (Organizations) http://www.thegiftofsight.org Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB) Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB): Provider of services to people who are blind or vision impaired. Training and technology, library services and general information. (Organizations) http://www.rvib.org.au/ Eyes for East Africa Eyes for East Africa: Charitable organization operating in the Kwale District. Photos, donation information and details of the work undertaken. (Organizations) http://www.eyesforeastafrica.org Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind: Non profit agency providing residential placement and day programming to the multi-disabled blind. (Organizations) http://www.tlc4blind.org Blindaid Africa Blindaid Africa: A charity dedicated to helping visually impaired students in Africa. (Organizations) http://www.blindaid.org Vision World Wide Vision World Wide: Provides information, education, guidance and support to the blind and visually impaired. Also to the many professionals (medical, social and technical) who serve them. (Organizations) http://www.visionww.org/ Prevent Blindness America Prevent Blindness America: Volunteer eye health and safety group dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight in America. (Organizations) http://www.preventblindness.org EIES of New Jersey EIES of New Jersey: Describes how visually impaired persons can use a radio or telephone to listen to newspapers and magazines. (Organizations) http://www.eiesofnj.org National Federation of the Blind National Federation of the Blind: Resources for the blind: Services, technology news, visual aids and research information. (Organizations) http://www.nfb.org/ New Sports for the Blind New Sports for the Blind: Site looking for donations to help with russian blind sports. (Organizations) http://members.tripod.com/%7Ebursaab/paralymp.html Vision of Children Foundation Vision of Children Foundation: Groups aims include the eradication of hereditary childhood blindness, ocular albinism and other blindness. (Organizations) http://www.visionofchildren.org Center for the Visually Impaired Atlanta Center for the Visually Impaired Atlanta: Resources, bulletin board and list of services. (Organizations) http://www.cviatlanta.org National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky: An organization for blind and low vision Kentuckians. Learn about aids, applicances, jobs, education, advocacy and how to get help. An affiliate of National Federation of the Blind. (Organizations) http://www.nfbk.org International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness: Leads an international effort in mobilising resources for blindness prevention activities. (Organizations) http://www.iapb.org/introduction.htm National Eye Institute National Eye Institute: Information, press releases, clinical studies, grants and funding opportunities for researchers, an image and video catalog. (Organizations) http://www.nei.nih.gov/ The SCORE Alumni Associtation The SCORE Alumni Associtation: An alumni oraganization for blind and visually impaired teens that attended the SCORE camp. (Organizations) http://www.scorealumni.ca Lions World Services for the Blind Lions World Services for the Blind: Courses, employment opportunities and information for the blind. (Organizations) http://www.lwsb.org/ DVA - Central Blind Rehabilitation Center DVA - Central Blind Rehabilitation Center: This site is designed to provide in-depth information about the Hines Blind Rehabilitation Center and provide resource information for Veterans. (Organizations) http://www.va.gov/hinesblindrehab National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI): A national organization that enables parents to find information and resources for their children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities. (Organizations) http://www.spedex.com/napvi/