Information and Resource Referral Project

Accessible Publications in Media Links to Books on Tape, Braille books, Online Newspapers and Magazines.
Aging and Vision Loss National Organizations which deal with issues on aging and vision loss as well as online resources.
Blind Sports and Recreation Resources Links to National Parks, Recreation Programs, such as bowling, golfing and skiing; National Organizations ie., Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America; as well as Special Olympics to name a few.
Blindness Information Links Links to Organizations for the Blind such as American Council for the Blind, American Printing House for the Blind to Deaf/Blind resources, library resources and resources for Christian families etc.
Blindness Related Research Resources Research resources include ABLEDATA, National Rehabilitation Information Center and the Trace Center as well as many more.
Blinded Veterans Programs This section provides information regarding VA facilities, clinics by State and Region.
Blinded Veterans Rehabilitation Centers This section provides contact information for each rehabilitation center.
Braille and Transcription Services Resources include Braille Transcription Services, Books, Graphics, Music and Learning Braille.
Business Enterprise Programs This section provides the contact information for each State BEP Director.
Careers in Non-Medical Blindness-Related Professions Resources in this section include listing of colleges and universities with non-medical blindness related professions, current job openings and trends, and program contact information.
College and University Programs Contains listings of college and university programs which offer courses in education and rehabilitation of persons who are visually impaired, deaf-blind or multihandicapped.
Commercial Links Contains links to businesses which provide products and services to persons who are visually impaired, deaf-blind or multihandicapped.
Deaf Blind Links Deaf Blind links include the Helen Keller National Center Network and other Deaf Blind Links such as clubs, research and training centers and children's resources.
Definitions of Blindness and Low Vision Definitions and terminologies for adults and children in the United States as well as worldwide.
Diabetes Websites Resources include information for diabetes educators, facts and figures, and diabetic retinopathy to name a few.
Disability Related Resources Contains links to resources ranging from Adoption of Special Kids and Dentistry for the Handicapped to Disability Statistics Program and View Point Mobility, L.L.C. as well as many more.
Dog and Horse Guide Schools Listing of guide dog and guide horse schools as well as resource listings.
Information About Low Vision Information includes an overview of low vision technology, general information, bioptic driving, catalog companies as well as books to help consumers as well as professionals.
Information on Specific Eye Diseases Numerous links are provided for specific eye diseases ranging from Achromatopsia to Stargardts. Information regarding syndromes and refractive laser surgery is also available.
International Resources (Broken Down by Country) Resources include societies and foundations in addition to World Blind union members.
Legislative Liaisons Contacts in Washington, D. C. for diability issues.
Low Vision Computer Resources Computer resources listings are for DOS and Windows compatible as well as Apple computers. Low vision computer resources for screen magnification is also included.
Medical and Ophthalmology Links Links include resources for support of eye disease, foundations and associations, eye healthcare information as well as medical resources.
National Association and Support Groups of/for Persons with Blindness and Low Vision National associations and support groups for persons with blindness or low vision who have websites or email contacts.
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Links to project associated with the NIDRR and their training centers.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Contains contact information, by State, for library services to blind and visually impaired.
Orientation and Mobility Page A brief overview of orientation and mobility is provided along with links to school programs, state rehabilitation agencies as well as certification programs.
Rehabilitation & Blindness Networks Contains national rehabilitation & blindness network links.
Research and Demographic Information Includes resources for statistical information on disability and vision impairment as well as state demographic information on vision prevalence.
RESNA Home Page Contains information regarding the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assisitve Technology Society of North America.
Special Education Links Information provided includes general links for homeschooling information, residential programs as well as resources and materials.
State and Territory Services & Programs Contact information is provided, by State, for Blind and Deaf-Blind Services and Programs.
Technology Act State Projects Contains a brief overflew of the Technology Act State Projects which support consumer-driven statewide technology-related plans for individuals of all ages with disabilities. This Act was funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) and the U.S. Department of Education. States are broken into sections with contact information provided.
Technology Sites Resources include technology based organizations which assist with assistive devices or adaptive solutions.
Tools, Toys And Techniques For Persons Who Are Blind Or Have Low Vision Picture of display with many of the assistive devices that are available today.
U.S. Government Resources Related to Blindness Contains links to governmental services for blind and visually impaired adults and children.