Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
on Blindness and Low Vision
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Information and Resource Referral Project
Site Map
- 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.
- Canadian Resources
Contains the contact information for Canadian Rehabiliation and Education resources.
- 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.
- Client Assistance Programs
This section provides contact information for each State's Client Assistance Program.
- 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.
- Consumer Pages
Contains listings of associations for Blind persons. Resources include State, National and International associations.
- 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.
- Employment Links
Links to employment resources and indexes.
- Guide Dogs and Horses
Listing of guide dog and guide horse schools as well as resource listings.
- Homepages of Blind People
Links to homepages of blind people.
- 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.
- Kids Sites (Pre-School)
Online resources for educators of pre-school children.
- 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.
- Resources for Developing an Accessible Web Site
The section includes links to assist with developing accessible websites. Search engines, validation tools, accessible symbols as well guidelines and standards are provided.
- Search Engines for Kids
Links are provided for common search engines for kids including Disney and Yahooligans!
- 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.
- Web Sites for Kids Contains "kid friendly" websites as well as a mailing list for kids looking for help with math and science.
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