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Vision-related
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- Entertainment & Leisure Activities
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- Health Information
- Internet Support Services
- Journals/Reading Matter
- Ophthalmology
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- Resources & Research
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Agencies, Centers,
& Organizations for the Visually Impaired
Low-Vision Aids
Books On Tape
Reading Materials In Large Print
& Braille
Directories &
Links
- All About
Vision
Diseases and conditions including
age-related macular degeneration.
- Association
of Vision Science Librarians
Large listing of eye resources on the
internet, including information about various mailing lists and
newsletters.
- Blindness
Information Links
- Blindness/Visual
Impairments
Contact information.
- Blind
Related Links
- California Pacific Medical
Center
Eye links.
- Clinical
Trials.gov
National Institutes of Health clinical
research studies.
- Directory4Health.com
Online Health Directory and Health Resource.
- DiseasesConditions.com
A listing of all the major web sites and companies for most every country in the world.
- The Eye
Disease List.
Extensive list compiled by the Karolinska
Institute.
- Hardin
Meta Directory
Health portal site from the University of
Iowa.
- MyEyeNet
Comprehensive source for eyecare
information
- LookHealthFit.com
Health directory and fitness resource
- New York
Institute Blindness Links.
Blindness resource center
- Ophthalmology Links.
-
Retinitis Pigmentosa Health Link U.S.A.
Links to websites which may include
treatment, cures, diagnosis, prevention, support groups, email
lists, messageboards, personal stories, risk factors, statistics,
research and more.
- Sites of Interest to the
Blind
-
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Links and information.
- Vitreous,
Retina, and Macula Societies
Combined membership directory.
- WebAble!
WebAble's accessibility database lists
hundreds of internet based resources on accessibility.
- Zepti
Web search engine.
Entertainment &
Leisure Activities
General Information
- Access For All
Information from Cornell University on how to make the workplace accessible to the visually-impaired and people with other disabilities. Also includes valuable information about the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Accessible iPad
Accessible add-ons for the iPad
- AccessWorld Appliance Accessibility Guide
Information about accessibiity of major appliances on the market, including stoves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers
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AppAdvice
Information about iPad applications for the visually impaired.
- AppleVis
Seek and share information on the accessibility of apps developed for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and the Mac.
Read and share guides, tutorials and tips to help VoiceOver users get the most from their Apple devices.
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ADA Watch
A campaign to protect the rights of people with disabilities.
- AFB Senior Site
Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss.
- Age-Related
Macular Degeneration
National Eye Institute's Information for
patients.
- Age-Related
Macular Degeneration Project
Informative web site of the Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Aging Eye.Com - Canada
Everything you want to know about the aging eye.
- AgingEye Times
Free access to the latest medical information on diseases of the aging eye.
- Americans
with Disabilities Act Document Center
ADA Statute, Regulations, ADAAG (Americans
with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), Federally Reviewed
Tech Sheets, and Other Assistance Documents.
- Assistive Media For
Visually Impaired
Free Audio Recordings of Literary works for
persons with text-reading/access barriers.
- Bioptic
Driving
Information about driving a vehicle with
specialized bioptic telescopic glasses
- BiOptic Driving
Network
A not for profit network concerned with developing/advancing the use of BiOptics for driving.
- A Blind Net
Provides information about blindness and
related issues. Promotes a positive outlook on blindness and
putting an end to the myths surrounding blindness.
- BRAILLE IT!
Information about braille from the
RNIB.
- Briggs-Pitre Optometrists
Site contains good video images of eye conditions.
- British Computer Association
of the Blind
BCAB is a self-help group of visually
impaired computer professionals and users and was founded in
1969.
- Care.com
Providing services related to
Senior Care, Home Care, and Senior Housing.
- The Children's Corner for Macular Degeneration
Teaches general understanding about the disease and provides kids with ways to help their friends or family members.
- Computer
Center for the Visually Impaired
Help for visually impaired people to
achieve their educational, professional and personal goals.
- Definitions
of Blindness and Low Vision.
- DisabilityInfo.gov
An all-inclusive government site containing information on civil rights, education, employment,
housing, transportation, government benefits (including Social Security) and
more.
- Empowerment
zone
Offers information, ideas, and software
related to the theme of empowerment.
- eSights Careers Network
for the Blind
- Eye Care
Information
Facts from the Canadian Association of
Optometrists. Children's vision, computer and vision, etc.
- Eyesightnews.com
A macular degeneration
message board.
-
Eye Facts from the Canadian Ophthalmological Society
Computers and your eyes; Reducing eye
strain; UV rays; Sunglasses; Seasonal depression, jet lag and light
therapy; Commercial tanning salons.
- EyeHelp
Articles about helping you take care of your eyes.
- Eye
Tests
The Amsler Grid & Visual Field
Grid.
- Famous People With Visual Impairments--Past and Present
- A
Guide To Retinitis Pigmentosa
Living with, and medical aspects of RP.
- Guiding Eyes For the
Blind Inc.
Information about guide dogs.
- HealingWell.com
Information about macular degeneration.
- Homeopathic
ophthalmology and alternative medicine
- Housing & Mortgages for People with Disabilities
This guide is for persons living with a disability and in need of useful information and assistance in buying a home.
- Information about
vision loss and blindness
- Lasik
Institute
Dedicated to promoting the best possible
understanding and implementation of the LASIK procedure for
refractive surgery.
- LowVision.com
A "one-stop shop" for information about conditions and products.
- Low
Vision Defined
A guide to the major causes of vision loss
and what can be done to improve functional vision.
- Low Vision Information
Center
Helps people with low vision maintain their
independence.
-
Macular Degeneration Vitamins
Provides recommendations based upon the
latest scientific research regarding vitamin supplementation for the
treatment of macular degeneration.
- Mainstream
Online
The leading news, advocacy and lifestyle
zone for people with disabilities.
- Medic8
- The National Alliance
of the Disabled
- National Center for Accessible
Media
Access
Instructions for Users with
Disabilities
- National
Eye Institute
Listing of current clinical trials
supported by the NEI.
- National Federation
of the Blind Affiliates
Information on how to contact each state's
local chapter.
- Not Fade Away
One man's journey into blindness. An ongoing conversation with educator and writer Joel Deutsch about how blindness has changed his life and thinking.
- Optima Low Vision Services LTD
Information about choosing a low vision device.
- Online Eye Information
Information about common eye diseases.
- Personal Eyes
Informational videos about AMD.
Radio Reading
Service
The KPBS Radio Reading Service broadcasts
the reading of newspapers, books and periodicals to those who are
blind, have low vision or are physically impaired. Listing of other
reading systems in various states.
- Mortgage Guide For People With Disabilities
A housing guide created specifically for people living with
disabilities.
- RetNet
Tables of genes causing inherited retinal
diseases.
- Schools
for the Blind in the USA
Educational resources listed by state.
- Senior Net
Newsletters, books, discussions, learning
centers for computer technology, etc.
- TreatmentSaver.com
Clear, concise information about macular degeneration and other eye conditions.
-
Understanding the visual problems from Macular Degeneration
Explanations about what MD people see.
- VI Guide
A guide to Internet resources about visual impairments, for parents and teachers.
- Vision Connection
Connection to vision information and an accessible community for people who are partially sighted or blind.
- Vision Research
Laboratories
- Visual Impairment
Guide
A guide to Internet resources about visual
impairments for parents and teachers.
- Vision Works,
Inc.
Holistic site for eye disease.
- Vision World Wide
We provide invaluable information,
education, guidance, support and consumer protection, not only to
the blind and visually impaired, but to the many professionals
(medical, social and technical) who serve them.
- Your Eye Guide
Covers various eye diseases, conditions and symptoms, to help you learn about your eyes and make informed treatment decisions.
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