WEB RESOURCES

General rules for the Visually Impaired • Much help is available for all with any degree of vision loss • To get the most help with the least trouble and expense, see a doctor at a clinic specializing in low vision care. • Do not buy equipment without first trying it out and having a penalty free return policy • Do not expect one device to do everything you need. Training and multiple devices may be necessary. Local and State Resources All states have a Department of Rehabilitative Services: attempts to obtain or maintain employment and independence, and provides vocational training and counseling, office visits and other help related to employment. Phone: 251-479-8611. The Veterans Administration Low Vision University Ophthalmology. Training program Local Support Groups Computer Training and Workshop Transportation GoGo Grandparent acts as a dispatch service for Uber and Lyft, allowing use of their services with only a phone call. 855-464-6872 or www.gogograndparent.com Churches some local churches provide transportation for seniors or non-drivers Large Print and Audio Resources Readers Digest-Large Print: Magazine P.O. Box 241, Mount Morris, IL. 61054. order.readersdigest.com Readers Digest Partners for Sight: Offers a 1-yr. subscription to receive Select Editions-Large Type books. rdpfs.org or 1-800-877-5293 Doubleday Large Print Books has selection of current books, large print and abridged. doubledaylargeprint.com American Printing House for the Blind is the world’s largest publisher of products for the blind and visually impaired. Has an extensive selection of large print books, cassettes, CDs. aph.org or 1-800-223-1839 The Talking Books Program - A division of the National Library of Congress - provides free access to books, magazines, and other publications to the visually impaired, physically impaired and blind utilizing the public library system in each state. This is an outstanding service, and all who have difficulty reading should use it! We have application forms available for Alabama, Florida and Mississippi residents and can provide 800 numbers for other states. Religious Materials Braille Bibles International: Provides Bibles to people who are blind or visually impaired in Braille, Large Print and Audio formats. 1-800- 522-4253 or braillebibles.org Aurora Christian Ministries: Provides free Bible recordings and devotionals. 1-941-748- 3031 or auroraministries.org Xavier Society for the Blind (Catholic) l 1- 212- 473-7800 xaviersocietyfortheblind.org Jewish Guild for the Blind 15 West 65th Street, New York, NY, 10023 (800)284-4422 http://www.jgb.org Organizations and Web Sites dealing with visual impairment www.preventblindness.org Information on current research to prevent blindness and general low vision information. 1-800-221-3004 www.nei.org - Site for the National Eye Institute. Extensive information about specific eye problems, much educational material. Low Vision Resources by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Has extensive listing and discussion of many low vision resources. www.afb.org The site of the American Foundation for the Blind. Information, resource lists. Has contact/occupation specific lists. 1-800-232-5463 www.nfb.org National Federation of the Blind. The largest of the blind/visually impaired national organizations. Has a good diabetic group, and much information for diabetics. Publishes a newsletter, the Voice of the Diabetic. www.visionconnection.org The low vision web site of the Lighthouse International in New York. Has many links, online education. Computers for the Blind - Free or low cost rebuilt computers for the visually impaired info@computersfortheblind.org or phone number 214-340-6328 Federal Tax Deduction To qualify as blind by the IRS you must keep in your tax records a certified letter from an ophthalmologist or optometrist stating that you have non correctable 20/200 vision in your best eye or that your field of vision is restricted to 20 degrees or less. These deductions may change annually. SEC San Destin Information - Click Here