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Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind
Non profit agency providing residential placement and day programming to the multi-disabled blind.
Sight Savers International
A charity that combats blindness globally.
Helen Keller Worldwide
Helps organizations and institutions in countries where the need is great. Includes resources, programs and general information.
American Council of the Blind
Includes forums, radio stations, news and resources.
International Organization for the Blind
Includes information, resources, and links to other informative sites as well as gift giving suggestions.
Helping Hands for the Blind
A nonprofit organization for the blind and vision impaired promoting social, economic and educational opportunities. Related links, support information.
American Foundation for the Blind
Nonprofit organization provides information and referrals about living with visual impairment.
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind
A voluntary, non profit rehabilitation agency that provides services for people who are blind, visually impaired and deafblind.
Keystone Blind Association
Offers orientation and mobility services and employment help.
Cornwall Blind Association
UK registered charity which assists blind, partially sighted who are resident in Cornwall.
Eyeinfo.org
An index of organizations in Northern California that provide services for people who are losing their sight or are legally blind.
Prevent Blindness America
Volunteer eye health and safety group dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight in America.
The Associated Blind, Inc.
Offers programs for and to help blind and visually impaired people.
Associates for World Action in Rehabilitation and Education
Free downloads of publications and information the AWARE group.
AER Online
The latest information on the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Ephpheta Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
Includes general information, projects, news, and resources for the blind community in the philippines.
San Mateo County Council of the Blind
Details about the council who promote employment, independence, education, advocacy and resources. Includes a calendar of events, vision publications and a meeting schedule.
International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA)
Provides support for sporting events for the blind world wide. Competitions, news, forums.
Center for the Visually Impaired Atlanta
Resources, bulletin board and list of services.
New Sports for the Blind
Site looking for donations to help with russian blind sports.
Enabling Sport Foundation
Information about a recreational sport for the physically challenged; rail riding on abandoned railroad tracks. Based in New Hampshire.
Fenvision Isle of Ely Society for the Blind
Provides advice and support to people with low vision and their families. Lunch clubs, outings and learning how to type.
Lions World Services for the Blind
Courses, employment opportunities and information for the blind.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
A unit of the Library of Congress, administers a free library program of braille and recorded materials that are circulated to eligible borrowers by postage-free mail through a network of cooperating libraries.
The Friends of the Blind Association
A charitable institution concerned with the various aspects of the lives of the blind. Its activities cover all parts of Palestine. Includes details about its achievements, in particular the school.
The Church and Blindness
News and information on the groups work to make religious materials available to the blind. Based in the UK.
National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky
An organization for blind and low vision Kentuckians. Learn about aids, applicances, jobs, education, advocacy and how to get help. An affiliate of National Federation of the Blind.
Glasgow and West of Scotland Society for the Blind
A charitable organisation offering practical advice, help, and support for blind and visually impaired people in the West of Scotland.
Canadian Council of the Blind - Manitoba Division
Includes mission statement, general information, programs and resources for the visually impaired.
Wiltshire Blind Association
UK registered charity serving those who are blind and partially sighted living in Wiltshire. [Requires Flash]
National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI)
A national organization that enables parents to find information and resources for their children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities.
Young Blind Citizens
Information about the youth branch of Blind Citizens Australia and its purpose. Email group and newsletter.
National Federation of the Blind
Resources for the blind: Services, technology news, visual aids and research information.
Lighthouse International
Worldwide organization dedicated to overcoming vision impairment through rehabilitation, education, research and advocacy. Employment opportunities, resources and courses.
Vision World Wide
Provides information, education, guidance and support to the blind and visually impaired. Also to the many professionals (medical, social and technical) who serve them.
Vision of Children Foundation
Groups aims include the eradication of hereditary childhood blindness, ocular albinism and other blindness.
National Eye Institute
Information, press releases, clinical studies, grants and funding opportunities for researchers, an image and video catalog.
Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB)
Provider of services to people who are blind or vision impaired. Training and technology, library services and general information.
North East Rehabilitation Officers
Articles, rehabilitation, jobs, message board. Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne - UK.
New Hampshire Association for the Blind
Provides rehabilitation services for blind and visually impaired citizens.
Blindaid Africa
A charity dedicated to helping visually impaired students in Africa.
Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness
Provides public resources for safety and care of eyes, along with eye disease. Includes "The Visionary", a publication that explores research projects, issues and news of interest.
Eyes for East Africa
Charitable organization operating in the Kwale District. Photos, donation information and details of the work undertaken.
EIES of New Jersey
Describes how visually impaired persons can use a radio or telephone to listen to newspapers and magazines.
HERIB - Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind
Provides outings, support, resources and help for visually impaired people in the local area.
The SCORE Alumni Associtation
An alumni oraganization for blind and visually impaired teens that attended the SCORE camp.
Feach - Parents Support for Visually Impaired and Blind Children
News, information and links about the organization and it's work.
Gift of Sight
Supports the Foundation Fighting Blindness to cure the blindness of more than 6 million Americans.
On-Sight Independence
Non-profit organization providing service to visually impaired persons and their families in British Columbia.
Sight Service - Gateshead & South Tyneside
Registered charity dedicated to enabling visually impaired people in Gateshead and South Tyneside to enjoy the quality of life which they are entitled to expect
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
Leads an international effort in mobilising resources for blindness prevention activities.
National Association for the Blind, India
Offers information on education, employment, rehabilitation, and services and facilities of the institute. Information on blindess, prevention and government acts for blind individuals. [Requires Flash]