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Sensory Disabilities

This page lists by topic area a collection of organizations, journals, and online resources that provide information about treatment, support, or services for people with disabilities, as well as their families and professionals who support them.

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Blindness and Other Visual Disabilities

  • American Council for the Blind (ACB).
    ACB is a non-profit organization that works to increase the independence, security, access to opportunity, and quality of life for all people who are blind or who have visual disabilities.
    Email: info@acb.org.
  • American Foundation for the Blind (AFB).
    AFB creates equal opportunities and expands possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. AFB collaborates with researchers and educators to better understand the issues facing people who are blind or have other visual disabilities and AFB uses that knowledge to develop evidence-based solutions in education, employment, rehabilitation services, aging and vision loss, healthcare, and technology. AFB educates policymakers, business leaders, advocates, and the public about the challenges and opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision.
    Toll Free: (800) 232-5463; (212) 502-7600.
    Email: connectcenter@aph.org.
     
  • American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. (APH).
    APH is a non-profit organization that creates accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind or have low vision.
    Toll Free/Costumer Support: (800) 223-1839 (US and Canada); (502) 895-2405.
    Fax: (502) 899-2284.
    Email: cs@aph.org.
     
  • Braille Institute.
    The Braille Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss or blindness. The Braille Institute offers a broad range of free programs, classes, and services serving students of all ages.
    Toll Free: (800) Braille (272-4553); (325) 663-1111.
     
  • Guide Dog Users, Inc.
    Guide Dog Users, Inc. (GDUI) is an advocacy organization that provides peer support, advocacy, information to guide dog users everywhere, and links to legal resources. In addition, GDUI works with public entities, private businesses and individuals to ensure that guide dog users enjoy the same rights to travel, employment, housing, and participation in all aspects of life that people without disabilities enjoy.
    Toll Free: (866) 799-8436.
    Contact Form.
     
  • National Braille Press (NBP).
    NBP empowers people who are blind or have low vision with programs, materials, and technology supporting braille literacy and learning through touch. NBP provides access to information that empowers people with visual disabilities to actively engage in work, family, and community affairs.
    Toll Free: Number(888) 965-8965; (617) 266-6160.
    Bookstore: (800) 548-7323, ext. 520 (toll free US only).
    Fax: (617) 437-0456.
    Email: contact@nbp.org.
     
  • National Federation of the Blind.
    The NFB acts as a vehicle for collective self-expression for the blind and people with visual disabilities. They provide resources, information on products and technology, links to publications, and programs for youths, adults, and individuals new to vision loss.
    Phone: (410) 659-9314.
    Email: nfb@nfb.org.
     
  • National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disability (NLS) – Library of Congress.
    NLS administers a free national library program that provides braille and recorded materials to people who cannot see regular print or handle print materials. NLS service is provided directly by a network of cooperating libraries funded through a combination of state, local, and/or federal sources.
    Toll free: (888) NLS-READ (657-7323); (202) 707-5100.
    Fax: (202) 707-1690.
    Email: nls@loc.gov.
    Ask a Librarian: nlsref@loc.gov.
    Overseas Service: nlsoverseas@loc.gov.

Deafness and Other Auditory Disabilities