Disability Services

Visual Impairments

American Council of the Blind - The American Council of the Blind is the nation's leading membership organization of blind and visually impaired people. It was founded in 1961 and incorporated in the District of Columbia.

American Foundation for the Blind - The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB's priorities include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources. AFB's work in these areas is supported by the strong presence the organization maintains in Washington, DC, ensuring the rights and interests of people with vision loss are represented in our nation's public policies.

National Federation of the Blind (NFB) - The purpose of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is to help blind persons achieve self-confidence and self-respect and to act as a vehicle for collective self-expression by the blind.

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB and D)- Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic's materials are for all people who cannot effectively read standard print because of a visual, perceptual or other physical disability. An education is your right to embrace. Providing equal access to the printed word for our members - that is our profound privilege.

 

Updated: August 29, 2007