There is a National Directory of Rehabilitation Services, but I don't currently have access to that. When I find a link to an on line directory I will include it here. Be aware that Rehabilitation Services are often available locally, If you or someone you know is in need of these services, your best bet is to contact a local charitable organization that works for the blind or your states "Blind Services". Often times your Ophthalmologist can make the necessary referral. Counselors with these organizations are very knowledgeable about what services are available, and can be very helpful in getting you the services you need.

Lions World Services for the Blind
2811 Fairpark Blvd.
PO Box 4055
Little Rock, AR. 72204
(501) 664-7100
(800) 248-0734
www.lwsb.org
Rehabilitation funded by State Blind Services or private insurance carriers. A variety of vocational programs available.

Lighthouse International
111 East 59th St.
New York, NY. 10022-1202
(800) 829-0500
(212) 821-9200
Rehabilitation services funded by State Blind Services or private insurance carrier. Adult programs include basic living skills, orientation & mobility, and career skills. Rehabilitation centers in New York City and South Florida.

Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Phone 617-924-3434
Fax 617-926-2027
Web Site: http://www.perkins.org/index.php
The history of this institution is lengthy and quite interesting. This is where the Perkins Brailler was developed, they now operate the Howe Press with many resources for the blind and visually impaired. Perhaps their best known allumni, Helen Keller went to school here.

VA Blind Rehabilitation Centers
The VA has established 10 rehabilitation centers for blinded veterans. Their program runs approx. 6 weeks depending on individual needs, and addresses basic living skills. Including orientation & mobility. Sighted Veterans will work extensively with the Low Vision Clinic (2 hrs. daily) to address maximizing their useable sight. For veterans with complicating medical conditions there are Blind Rehab. Clinics which run a less strenuous program.

Hines Veterans Blind Rehabilitation Center
Hines, IL.
(702) 202-8387  Ext. 23617
(708) 202-2273
Has run a Blind Rehabilitation Program since the 1940's. This is the program all other Blind Rehabilitation Programs in the US are patterned after.
One should note that the Assistant Director Jim Reese is himself, a Hines Graduate, and has delt with total blindness for over thirty years.

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