HELPFUL LINKS AND SERVICES
Here are links and some contact info for many websites related to blindness and vision loss.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Council of the Blind (ACB) [(202) 467-5081, (800) 424-8666]
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) [(800) 232-5463]
Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) [(202) 371-8880, (800) 669-7079]
National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairment (NAPVI) [(617) 972-7441: (800) 562-6265]
National Association for the Visually Handicapped (NAVH) [(212) 889-3141: (888) 205-5951]
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) [410-659-9314]
National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision (NRTCBLV)
American Association of the Deaf Blind (AADB)\ [(301) 588-6545]
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) [(800) 840-8844]
Association for Certification for Vision Rehabilitation and Education Programs (ACVREP) [(520) 887-6816]
Hadley School for the Blind [847-446-8111, 800-323-4238]
LEE COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
Lighthouse of Southwest Florida [(239) 997-7797]
Calendar Girls [(239) 850-6010]
Center for Independent Living of Gulf Coast [Office: 239-260-4575 Toll Free: 855-260-4575]
Lee County Talking Book Library [239-533-4780]
Lee Tran / Passport [239-533-0300]
*VAF
ADA Advisory Council of SW Florida [Kevin Berry, 239-292-3469]
Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization [Main: 239-244-2220 x 1002, Direct: 239-330-2240]
Lee County D O T-Dispatch [(239) 533-9400]
Cape Citizens Action Center [(239) 574-0425]
ADVOCACY AND THE ADA
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Home Page
U.S. Department of Justice and the ADA [800-514-0301, 800-514-0383 (TTY)]
Contacting The Congress: A Citizens’ Congressional Directory
Contact Florida State Senators
Contact Florida State Representatives
Become An Effective Self-Advocate
National Disability Rights Network [202-408-95]
National Organization on Disability [646-505-1191]
National Disability Advocacy & Law Organizations
SHOPPING
Accessible amazon Page [Customer Service 1-866-216-1072]
Future Aids: A Store for the Blind | Braille Superstore [800-987-1231]
Maxi Aids [800.522.6294]
Independent Living Aids ILA [(800) 537-2118]
Blind Mice Mart
American Printing House for the Blind (APH) [502-895-2405, 800-223-1839] (U.S. and Canada)