Resources & Training

Voice Nation Live

Voice Nation Live provides more resources on visual impairments.

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.

San Antonio Public Library

600 Soledad Street, San Antonio, TX US
210-207-2500

Borrower services, computers for the public, library card, interlibrary loan, meeting rooms/rental space, reference services, special needs, trademark & patent searches, and volunteer services.

Alamo Workforce

115 East Travis Street, San Antonio, TX US
210-272-3260

For employers, TWC offers recruiting, retention, training and retraining, and outplacement services as well as valuable information on labor law and labor market statistics. For job seekers, TWC offers career development information, job search resources, training programs and as appropriate unemployment benefits.

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

8119 Braes Run, San Antonio, TX US
210-464-6144

NFB Newsline Texas, Jobline, NFB Bulletin Board, Jernigan Institute, Deaf-Blind Resources. San Antonio Chapter; Louise G. Walch, President

San Antonio Founders Lions Club

911 North Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX US
210-225-1164

Provides eyeglasses, hearing aids, and special requests.