Resource List
Education
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Records college and high school textbooks to support teachers, students and parents.
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As a member of The National Federation of the blind, this is a talking newspaper by telephone.
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Organization of high school, college and non-traditional students in Texas.
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Lending Library books in Braille, large print and cassette; access to BARD.
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Independence
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National nonprofit offers solutions for independence in home, tech devices and connection to appropriate resources
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Residential school in Austin. Training to increase confidence and the adjustment to blindness including orientation and mobility, woodworking, braille, meal prep, recreational and organization.
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Provides occupational therapy, assistive technology, orientation and mobility and a variety of services for all ages.
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Provides free, expert and confidential guidance on accommodations in the workplace
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Provides help with employment, orientation and mobility and rehabilitation services to help achieve independence.
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Provides independent livings skills, orientation and mobility, blind and low vision equipment and devices, assists with employment search.
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Provides independent livings skills, orientation and mobility, blind and low vision equipment and devices.
Support
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A membership organization of blind individuals that advocate for the rights and opportunities of blind people.
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Research, testing and evaluation of infants and children with developmental and neurological challenges; genetic counseling.
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Information and support to help children who are visually impaired grow and thrive.
Transportation
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Rail, bus, para-transit and ride-share.
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Wellness
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A program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to help connect with state services including disability services, health and medical services, legal aide, financial aide and crisis management.
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Vision rehabilitation services for all ages, low vision devices and low-cost glasses. Advocacy and awareness programs.
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If qualified, help with health insurance, housing, clothing and more.
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Free eye exams and glasses for low-income children and adults as well as recycling eye glasses and transplant services.
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Facilitates positive interactions through education, training, empowerment resources and social networking.
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Medical eye treatment for blind and low vision for low-income residents of Dallas County.
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Vision screening for adults and children, free eye exams and glasses for those in need. Also offers eye health and safety programs and support groups.
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Information, referral, training, recreational events and many other services for people with disabilities.
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Information, referral, training, recreational events and many other services for people with disabilities.
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Information, referral, training, recreational events and many other services for people with disabilities.
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Information, referral, training, recreational events and many other services for people with disabilities.
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Assist Veterans and active duty service members with visual impairment with skills needed for personal independence.