This is the membership director of the Association of Instructional Centers for the Visually Handicapped.
The American Council for the Blind is the nation's largest membership organization of blind or visually impaired persons. However, membership also includes sighted members. ACB strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people by elevating the social, economic and cultural levels of blind people, improving educational and rehabilitation facilities and opportunities, encouraging and assisting all blind persons to develop their abilities, and conducting a public education program to promote greater understanding of blindness and the capabilities of blind people.
American Council of the Blind of Texas
The American Council of the Blind of Texas, Inc. (ACBT) was organized in Houston in 1978 as a chapter of the national organization of the American Council of the Blind. ACBT represents the interests of blind and visually impaired Texans. It currently has twelve chapters and three special interest affiliates. Though the majority of members are blind and visually impaired, sighted persons who share the common goals of ACBT are also welcome to join.
American Foundation for the Blind
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is committed to leveling the playing field for the 10 million blind or visually impaired Americans. A nonprofit organization founded in 1921 and recognized as Helen Keller's cause in the United States, AFB is a leading national resource for people who are blind or visually impaired, the organizations that serve them, and the general public. The AFB Directory of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Persons in the United States and Canada, helps users find organizations that provide services for people who are blind or visually impaired and their families.
American Printing House for the Blind
The mission of the American Printing House of the Blind is to promote the independence of blind and visually impaired persons by providing special media, tools, and materials needed for education and life.
Assistive Technology Industry Association Members
The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) is a not-for-profit membership organization of organizations manufacturing or selling technology-based assistive devices for people with disabilities, or providing services associated with or required by people with disabilities. This site include a listing of producers and distributors of assistive devices.
Assoc. for the Education. & Rehab of the Blind and Visually Impaired
The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) is an international membership organization dedicated to rendering all possible support and assistance to professionals who work in all phases of education and rehabilitation of blind and visually impaired children and adults.
California Association of Orientation and Mobility Specialists
CAOMS is a non-profit state organization whose mission is to facilitate professional growth and to support the role of Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialists in the habilitation and education of individuals who have visual impairments.
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
CAST offers Bobby, a web-based tool that analyzes web pages for accessibility.
This organization promotes Braille as a primary medium for persons who are blind.
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind
The CNIB is comprised of users, producers and teachers of Braille who work together for a common purpose, the promotion of Braille as a primary medium for persons who are blind and promotes Braille literacy as a key to successful employment and independence.
Deaf-Blind Multihandicapped Association of Texas
DBMAT is dedicated to enriching, supporting and advocating for all persons of all ages and cognitive ability who are deaf-blind mulithanidcapped, blind multihandicapped, deaf multihandicapped and their families.
Division on Visual Impairment of the Council for Exceptional Children
This is the home page for this division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
The Helen Keller International division directly addresses the causes of preventable blindness. They also provide rehabilitation services to blind people and help reduce micronutrient malnutrition which can cause blindness and death in children.
International Council on English Braille
Purpose is to coordinate and improve standards for Braille usage for all English speaking users of Braille.
International Braille Research Center
The International Braille Research Center provides expertise and guidance to both public and private entities who wish to make Braille more widely available to blind persons.
International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment, European Region
Sharing information and knowledge on the field of education and rehabilitation of people with visual impairment among professionals and others involved in the education and rehabilitation of children and young people with visual impairment.
International Information on Visual Disability
This web site is an information resource for professionals who work in the field of visual disabilities. The site has evolved from work carried out by Dr Janet Silver of Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and Dr John Gill of the Royal National Institute for the Blind.
The Jewish Braille Institute of America
Seeks the integration of Jews who are blind, visually impaired, and reading disabled into the Jewish community and society in general.
Lighthouse International provides rehabilitation services that encompass the full continuum of vision impairment from partial sight to blindness. Lighthouse provides direct services promote productivity, independence and inclusion in school, the workplace and the community.
National Association for the Visually Handicapped
NAVH supplies services to children and adults in the US and foreign countries without the benefit of government subsidies or United Way support. Their services include large print, referrals, low vision aids, and emotional support for VI individuals and families.
This is the site of the National Association of Parents of the Visually Impaired.
The mission of the National Braille Association, Inc. is to provide continuing education to those who prepare braille, and to provide braille materials to persons who are visually impaired.
National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the nation's largest membership organization of blind persons. The purpose of the National Federation of the Blind is two-fold—to help blind persons achieve self-confidence and self-respect and to act as a vehicle for collective self-expression by the blind. Provides referral services, scholarships, literature and publications about blindness, aids and appliances and other adaptive equipment for the blind, advocacy services and protection of civil rights, job opportunities for the blind, development and evaluation of technology, and support for blind persons and their families, members of the NFB strive to educate the public.
Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic of Texas
A volunteer organization, Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic of Texas is an educational library serving people who cannot effectively read standard print because of visual impairment, dyslexia, dyslexia or other physical disability. Their mission is to promote the effective use of accessible materials in order for all people to have equal access to the printed word.
Royal National Institute for the Blind, U.K.
The RNIB helps all blind and partially sighted people
in the UK. RNIB provides information and practical services to help
people with their lives. The organization works against barriers placed
in the path of blind and partially sighted people and challenges the underlying
causes of
blindness by working towards its prevention, cure or
alleviation.
The Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
This organization provides services and support for blind and visually impaired individuals. Included in the web site is information on Braille literacy.
Seedlings: Braille Books for Children
Seedlings Braille Books for Children is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to increasing the opportunities for literacy by providing high quality, low cost Braille books for children.
Texas Commission for the Blind
The Texas Commission for the Blind works in partnership with Texans who are blind or visually impaired to get high quality jobs, live independently, or help a child receive the training needed to be successful in school and beyond.
Texas Education Agency - Division of Special Education
This site includes current news, relevant laws, guidelines, and forms related to special education in Texas.
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