Visually Impaired
North Carolina Directory of Low Vision Services
Download a directory (.pdf) of services for low vision individuals in North Carolina.
American Foundation for the Blind
ADA Guide for Lodging, checklist for healthcare facilities, hotels and motels, and more. AFB's priorities include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss.
Foundation for the Junior Blind
Your name in Braille is at your fingertip. Type in your name in the search box and click submit. Voila! Here it is.
Braille
HotBraille will transcribe up to 250 words in Grade 2 Braille and mail that document for you.
Public Scools of North Carolina> Exceptional Children Division> Deaf Blind
Blind Links
This site features extensive listings in various subjects relating to blind and adaptive technology.
Blind Net
This site gives you useful factual information about blindness, as well as links to various organizations for the blind. The site also provides useful factual information about blindness, as well as links to various organizations for the blind. Companies which provide adaptive equipment worldwide are also included.
The Blind Readers Page
Braille on the Internet
Here is an exciting web site for both children and adults to visit and obtain basic knowledge about Braille language.
National Federation of the Blind
Provides public education about blindness, information and referral services, scholarships, literature and publications about blindness, aids and appliances and other adaptive equipment for the blind, advocacy services and protection of civil rights, development and evaluation of technology, and support for blind persons and their families.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
NLS provides the free loan of recorded and braille books and magazines and music scores in braille and large print. Residents of the United States who are unable to use standard print materials because of visual or physical impairment can request this service through NLS or the state library.
Prevent Blindness America
This site is designed to promote and educate public awareness about eye health and eye safety.
Space Camp for Visually Impaired Students
"Just because I can't see the stars, doesn't mean I can't reach for them." -- a quote from a Space Camp alumnus.
Radio / News Services
Links to providers of reading services and equipment for qualified applicants.
Women with Disabilities
Offers summaries about critical health issues for a variety of disabilities, including physical, neurological, hearing, speech, and visual impairment. (Toll-free number 1-800-994-9662 or TTY 1-800-220-5446.)
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