The mission of Alphapointe Association for the Blind is to assist individuals who are blind and visually impaired to maintain dignity and independence by making available employment, rehabilitation, education and support services.
The American Council of the Blind is a membership organization of blind and visually impaired people. It was founded in 1961 and incorporated in the District of Columbia.
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss.
The mission of the Kansas Talking Book Service is to provide books and magazines in braille and recorded format and playback equipment to any Kansas resident unable to use standard print because of a visual or physical impairment.
The mission of the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) is to empower students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to assume responsible roles in society and to lead fulfilling lives.
The mission of the Mid-Continent Public Library is to provide expanding access to materials, programs, technology and a world-class genealogy and family history library.
The mission of Missouri School for the Blind is to provide individualized instruction, resources and educational services ensuring that students with visual impairments achieve the academic, social, employment, and life skills empowering them to enjoy full productive lives.
Nagel's Visual Aid Systems has been the authorized, independent distributor of Telesensory Low Vision Products for the states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa since May of 1986.
With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.
USABA is a Colorado-based 501(c) (3) organization that provides life-enriching sports opportunities for every individual with a visual impairment. A member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, USABA provides athletic opportunities in various sports including, but not limited to track and field, nordic and alpine skiing, wrestling, and tandem cycling.
Uniting visually impaired runners and sighted guides from around the country. Whether you’re a VI runner or would like to be a sighted guide, you can sign up for a free account and connect with other athletes in your area.
The Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is a free library service to anyone in the State of Missouri who is unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability.
WonderBaby.org, a project funded by Perkins School for the Blind, is dedicated to helping parents of young children with visual impairments as well as children with multiple disabilities. Here you'll find a database of articles written by parents who want to share with others what they've learned about playing with and teaching a blind child, as well as links to resources.
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