Resources & Training

National Eye Institute

Dedicated to vision research in order to save sight and reduce vision impairment and blindness.

Eyes on Success

Radio program and podcast discusses products, services and daily living tips for people with vision loss.

Blinds Chalet – Computer Accessibility

We Connect Now

Low Vision Resource Center and Owl Radio

1250 Northeast Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, TX US
210-829-4223

Lisa Miele, Executive Director. Assists people who are vision impaired with education, mobility assistance, support groups and socialization; promoting independence for people with limited or no vision.

The Social Security and Disability Resource Center

The Social Security and Disability Resource Center website (www.ssdrc.com) provides answers to questions concerning how to apply for disability, how to appeal a claim in the event of a denial, how to navigate the federal system, and how to avoid certain mistakes that are commonly made by applicants filing for either SSD (social security disability) or SSI (supplemental security income) benefits.

American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults

1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD US
410-659-9315

Specializes in providing assistance to people who are blind with services which may not be readily available to them from government programs or other existing service systems.

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

11 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY US
800-AFB-LINE (232-5463)

Broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who service people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources.

National Industries for the Blind (NIB)

1310 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA US
703-310-0500

Enhancing the opportunities for economic and personal independence of persons who are blind, primarily through creating, sustaining and improving employment.

Prevent Blindness

1-800-331-2020

Vision screenings, educate about better eye health and about early detection of eye disease and prevention.