Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired
The following resources have been compiled to assist facilities working with visually impaired patients. Please note that anything OVER 16 point font type is considered LARGE PRINT. Listing for relevant state organization are followed by a listing general resources.
Illinois
Ms. Audrey McCrimon
Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services
General Admission
623 East Adams Street
P.O. Box 19429
Springfield, IL 62794-9429
(217)782-2093
(800)275-3677
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29974
Other state links:
The Chicago Lighthouse for people who are Blind or Visually Impaired: www.thechicagolighthouse.org
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired: www.isvi.net
Indiana
Mr. Richard Parrish, Deputy Director of Blind and Visually Impaired Services
Blind and Visually Impaired Section
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Indiana Government Center
402 West Washington Street
P.O. Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
(317)232-1433
http://www.in.gov/fssa/2328.htm
Other State Links:
Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired: http://intra.isbrockets.org/public/
Bosma Industries for the Blind: www.bosma.org
Kentucky
Denise Placido, Director
Kentucky Department for the Blind
P.O. Box 757
209 Saint Clair Street
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502)564-4754
(800-321-6668 (Nationwide)
Other State Links:
Kentucky School for the Blind: http://www.ksb.k12.ky.us/
Ohio
Mr. Robert L. Rabe, Administrator
William A. Castro, Director
Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired
Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
400 East Campus View Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43235-4604
(614)438-1255
http://www.rsc.state.oh.us/bvrbvsi/default.aspx
Other State Links:
Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired: www.cincyblind.org
Cleveland Sight Center: www.clevelandsightcenter.org
The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio: www.sightcentertoledo.org
Ohio State School for the Blind: http://www.ossb.oh.gov/
Other Resources:
American Printing House for the Blind
APH is the world's largest provider of accessible educational and daily living products. Building independence for 150 years, 1858-2008.
Assistive Technology Products
Microsoft Windows sponsored online search tool to help find accessibility technology including software and hardware options.
www.microsoft.com/enable/at/search.aspx
Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
The mission of AER is to support professionals who provide education and rehabilitation services to people with visual impairments, offering professional development opportunities, publications, and public advocacy.
Helen Keller Services for the Blind
Helen Keller Services for the Blind helps people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to develop independence and to participate actively and fully in their communities.
HumanWare
HumanWare markets products and offers service and support to help people get access to information needed to live their lives effectively. Our products, and service and support for them, fall into four major areas: Braille and Speech, Low Vision Aids, Orientation, Digital Talking Book Players, Learning Disabilities.
Independent Living Technologies
Independent Living Technologies is dedicated to providing an invaluable resource for people with disabilities by offering competitively priced quality assisted living technology and products.