RESOURCES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Here are a few places online to find information or assistance for those with visual disabilities.
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) This state agency provides assistance to those with visual impairment. Training, job placement and library services are available. They can also be reached at 1-800-622-2155. DBVI's Library and Resource Center Services include mail service for large print books and audio cassettes; download an application here.
Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority The NewWell fund provides low-interest loans to help those in need purchase adaptive equipment.
Virginia Assistive Technology System State agency helping to link assistive technology to those that need it.
Blind Links Links users to other sites the creator found helpful.
Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind This is the site link for the school in Staunton, Virginia.
Virginia Disability Services Agencies A site linking Virginians to the state's disability services.
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Keep up with the legislation that will affect those with visual disabilities.
Hampton Public Library Services for the Disabled This site will tell you what Hampton Public Library has to offer the disabled community.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped This is the Library of Congress site to request mail service for large print books or cassettes as well as other helpful resources.
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