Discover Services You Might Not Know About
National Services
FindHelp.Org
Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more—social care technology to improve health outcomes.
Meetup
https://www.meetup.com/topics/visimpaired/
Blind and Low Vision
Meet with other local people who are visually impaired. Friends and family are welcome!
Prevent Blindness
The mission of Prevent Blindness is to prevent blindness and preserve
sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, we touch the
lives of millions of people each year through public and professional
education, advocacy, certified vision screening training, community
and patient engagement programs, public health research, and more.
NLS National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress
The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) is a program administered by the Library of Congress. It provides a free national library service. This service offers braille and recorded materials to individuals who are blind or have a print disability. This makes it possible for them to access information in formats they can use. The program was established by an Act of Congress in 1931 to serve blind adults. It expanded in 1952 to include children. In 1962, it began to provide music materials. In 1966, it included individuals with other physical disabilities that prevent reading regular print. In 2016, NLS was permitted to provide refreshable braille displays. The NLS program is funded annually by Congress. Books and materials are mailed as “Free Matter for the Blind or Handicapped.” This is done through a separate appropriation to the United States Postal Service. NLS service is provided directly by a network of cooperating libraries. These libraries are funded through state, local, and/or federal sources.
The network began with 19 libraries in 1931. It has expanded to include 55 regional libraries, 26 subregional libraries, and 13 advisory and outreach centers. These centers serve all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.
Beyond Sight
We are a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organization in Brooklyn, NY. We seek to provide accessible, free after-school programs. These programs are designed exclusively for teens managing vision loss and blindness. We recognize the crucial role of these academic and recreational programs in upward mobility. Therefore, we offer the key elements to success. We bridge the gaps between the visually impaired and independent living. Our mission is to improve the socio-emotional and academic competencies of teens managing what society considers a disability. We challenge this notion by motivating young people to go beyond the limitations of sight.
Beyond Sight has Book Clubs… yes, you heard that correctly, Book Clubs.
https://beyondsightcorp.org/adult-book-club
InnoSearch.AI
Simplicity… Everything is designed to be easy to use, so you can get what you need without confusion or extra steps.
Accessibility… A complete, start-to-finish experience where you can browse, shop, and check out without ever leaving the site.
Community… We focus on our users, especially those who are blind or have low vision, with care and understanding.
Colorado Services
211 Colorado:
We know it can often times be difficult and overwhelming to know where to go for help.
211 Colorado streamlines services and provides a single, central location where people can connect with the resources they need. The database at 211 Colorado is updated daily. You can connect to critical resources simply by dialing a three-digit number. Whether you need information on shelter availability, childcare, or rent payment assistance, 211 can connect you to resources. The resources are available in your community.
Ensight Skills Center
Inc.https://ensightskills.org/
Colorado Low Vision Specialists Serving People with Vision Impairments
Have you been diagnosed with a vision disorder?
Are you experiencing challenges living with vision loss?
Ensight Skills Center can help.
What is Ensight?
Ensight Skills and Curtis Strong Centers for low-vision rehabilitation is an accredited, 501©3 organization. Our professionals provide specialized services that enhance the lives of people struggling with vision loss. Our services include low vision assessments, education, training, tools, and support your need to live independently with vision loss.
Ensight Mission
To provide people with low vision the services and resources that empower independent and productive living.
Aftersight
https://aftersight.org/
Community, Empowerment, and Information Equity. Serving those who are blind or have low vision since 1991.
Tune in to your local newspaper, magazine, or even bus schedule in audio format—wherever and whenever you need it. Connect with a community through Original Podcasts that share real stories and helpful resources. Join us for empowering events and support groups. Explore adaptive tools and technology. Discover so much more to support your independence.
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