American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
Founded in 1921, the American Foundation for Blind has spent nearly a century ensuring that individuals who are blind or visually impaired have access to the information, technology, education, and legal resources they need to live independent and productive lives.
American Printing House for the Blind (APH)
The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are visually impaired.
Braille Authority of North America (BANA)
BANA promotes and facilitates the uses, teaching, and production of braille. Pursuant to this purpose, BANA will promulgate rules, make interpretations, and render opinions pertaining to braille codes and guidelines for the provisions of literary and technical materials and related forms and formats of embossed materials now in existence or to be developed in the future for the use of blind persons in North America. Through BANA online access is available to guidebooks, updates to code and rules, and especially provides information to the newest code updates – the Unified English Braille code.
Adjusting to Vision Loss: Support and Resources | Hadley
Hadley's help is free of charge, online or through the mail. A non-profit, Hadley's on a mission to empower those with vision loss.
Florida Division of Blind Services (DBS)
325 West Gaines Street Turlington Building, Suite 1114 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Main Number: (850) 245-0300 Toll Free: (800) 342-1828 Fax Main DBS Number: (850) 245-0363
DBS provides services to individuals of all ages whose primary disability is visual impairment to help them maximize their physical, vocational, social, and economic well-being. Services include vocational rehabilitation, counseling, guidance, parent training, and assistance in locating school and other community-based programs.
Florida Instructional Materials Center (FIMC)
FIMC is a statewide resource center designed to assist public and private schools in obtaining specialized materials for students with visual impairments. Established in 1972 by the Florida Legislature, FIMC-VI operates under the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services through a grant agreement with the School District of Hillsborough County.
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in St. Augustine is the state’s public school for eligible deaf/hard-of-hearing, blind/low vision, and deaf-blind preschool through 12th grade students. FSDB also offers a continuing education program. There is no tuition cost to families for eligible Florida residents.
Interested parents may contact the School’s Parent Services Office for information regarding admission Voice/TDD at (800) 344-3732.
Overview - Transition Program - Blind Services
The purpose of the program is to assist students with disabilities in moving from a school environment to post-school activities. The final goal is to ensure that the child can be an independent adult. Florida Division of Blind Services.
Overview - Blind Babies Program - Blind Services
Community-based early intervention education for children from birth through five years of age who are blind or visually impaired, and for their parents, families, and caregivers.
About Blind Services - Florida Division of Blind Services
The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. Mission: to ensure blind and visually-impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunity to achieve success.