Visual Impairment

Blind/Visually Impaired Resources

This page contains general resources for an understanding of blindness and visual impairment, and for general help to those who are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Perspectives on Blindness

"Blindness in Depth, A View from the Inside"

Support

BVI-Parents - email support group.

Talks/Consultations - Would you like an experienced speaker on various blindness issues for your group, school, class, church, or other organization? Or would you like someone to consult with about your family needs or personal needs? Sarah Blake offers these services and more. For more information, visit her website by clicking here.

Audio Tapes and Braille Books

Library of Congress - Books on tape and braille books loaned and sent free of charge to blind and physically handicapped persons.

Seedlings - Inexpensive braille books to buy.

American Printing House for the Blind - "World's largest source for adapted educational and daily living products since 1858."

Braille Institute - Among other things, the Braille Institute offers free magazines and books.

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic - Audio tapes. Initial registration fee of $50 plus annual registration fee of $25. Many tapes available.

Xavier Society for the Blind (not a web link) - "The Catholic library for the blind". Books of a spiritual nature but you don't have to be a Catholic to participate. Call for a catalog and application. 1-212-473-7800

Related pages:

Homeschooling a Blind or VI Child

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