BIRD 2009
(Blind Interest Resource Directory)

Disclaimer
I. Arts and Entertainment
- A. Audio Description - Live Theater
- B. Described Movies
- C. Described Home Videos and TV
- D. Reading Materials in Alternate Media
- E. Music
II. Advocacy and Membership Organizations
- A. Agencies
- B. Membership Organizations
- C. Disability Law
- D. Research
III. Alternate Media Production
- A. Production
- B. Supplies
IV. Catalogs--Sources of Accessible Items
- A. Agency Connected Stores
- B. Greeting Cards; Gifts-Toys; Jewelry
- C. Multiple Categories
- D. Sewing--Crafts
- E. Technical Products
- F. White Canes
V. Specialized Blind Skills, Training & Education
- A. Distance Learning
- B. Specialized Blind Skills Training
- C. Self Help Products and Services
- D. Dog Guides
VI. Low Vision Devices & Service
- A. Devices: see also Video magnifiers
- B. Services
VII. Fitness, Sports and Games
VIII. Assistive Technology
- A. Computer Access
- B. Distributors--Packagers
- C. Aquisitions & Funding Sources
- D. Telephony
- E. Video Magnifiers
IX. Transportation
- A. Trains
- B. San Mateo County
- C. Santa Clara County
- D. Other
XI. Businesses with Accessibility Features
- A. Appliances
- B. Food Manufacturers (package directions: braille and large print)
- C. Blind-Friendly services
- D. Groceries onLine or Phone
- E. Telephone Info Services
- F. Travel
XII. Religious Information in Alternative Media
- A. Missions to disabled people
- B. Online Bibles in alternate media

I. Arts and Entertainment

A. Audio Description - Live Theatre

>1. AudioVision, CA
415-641-4589; 408-265-2203
katiemags@aol.com
www.audiovision.org
2. Narrative Television Network
800-801-8184
www.narrativetv.com
3. Tabard Theater CA
408-979-0231
www.tabardtheatre.org
4. TheatreWorks CA
650-463-1960
www.theatreworks.org

b. Described Movies

1. MoPix--Described Movies: Media Access Group at WGBH
617-300-5400
http://access.wgbh.org
2. Audio described movie listings (SF bay area)
415-694-7326; 888-400-8933; TV listings: 415-294-3623
www.lighthouse-sf.org
3. Audio Description International
www.adinternational.org
4. AMC theaters:
Bay Street 16: aud #5, Emeryville, 510-457-9006
Cupertino Square16: aud #3, 408-252-5960
Eastridge Mall15: aud #9, San Jose, 408-223-0262
Mercado 20: aud #8, Santa Clara, 408-919-0285
Metreon 15: aud #8, SF, 415-369-6201
Saratoga 14: aud #10, 408-871-2277
Van Ness 14: aud #5, SF, 415-674-4630
5. Movies for the Blind
info@archive.org

C. Described Home Videos and TV

1. Blue Rose Videos
415-492-1885
www.bluerosevideos.com
2. KQED - TV described programs
415-354-8000
3. Libraries - Many public libraries in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties have described videos to borrow for free
www.santaclaracountylib.org/catalog

D. Reading Materials in Alternate Media

1. Bay Area public Libraries--many have audible:
books to check out, listen to, or download

a. Santa Clara County Library
www.santaclaracountylib.org/services/ebooks.html
b. Palo Alto: 6 branches
650-329-2436
www.cityofpaloalto.org/depts/lib/default.asp
c. Menlo Park Library
www.menloparklibrary.org/libcats.html
d. Mountain View Library
http://library.ci.mtnview.ca.us
e. Redwood City Library
www.redwoodcity.org/library

2. Audio books--cassette, CD, mp3:

a. American Audio Prose
573-443-0361
www.americanaudioprose.org
b. Audio Editions CA
800 231-4261
www.audioeditions.com
c. Books Aloud CA
408-808-2613
www.booksaloud.org
d. Choice Magazine Listening
888-724-6423
www.choicemagazinelistening.org
e. International Assn. of Audio Information Services
800-280-5325
www.iaais.org
f. Isis Publishing
www.isis-publishing.co.uk
g. Newsreel Magazine
888-723-8737
www.newsreelmag.org
h. Tantor Media Inc
877-782-6867
www.tantor.com

3. Braille:

a. Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE)
www.ablenow.org
b. Braille and Daisy Bookshop
917-434-6144
www.readhowyouwant.com/braille/Home.asp
c. Braille Super Store 800-987-1231
www.braillebookstore.com
d. Braille Transcription Project San Jose
408-298-4468; Los Altos: 650-948-0159
www.brailleproject.org
e. National Braille Press (NBP)
888-965-8965
www.nbp.org
f. Seedlings (braille/print books for children)
800-777-8552
www.seedlings.org
g. Matilda Ziegler
212-242-0263
www.zieglermag.org

4. Large Print:

a. Double Day Large Print
www.doubledaylargeprint.com
b. LRS Large Print School Books
800-255-5002
https://largeprintschoolbooks.com
c. NY Times Large Print Edition
800-698-4637
d. Random House Large Print Books
www.randomhouse.com/largeprint
e. Reader's Digest Large Print Edition
800-807-2780
www.rd.com
d. Ulverscroft Large Print USA Inc
800-955-9659
www.ulverscroft.com

5. Multiple media:

a. American Printing House for the Blind(APH)
Newsweek, Reader's Digest, Weekly Reader
800-223-1839
www.aph.org
b. Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ASB)
www.asb.org/eLibrary/catalog/
c. California Braille & Talking Book Library
800-952-5666;
Home page: btbl@library.ca.gov
Order books: www.btbl.library.ca.gov/klasweb
d. Dialog Magazine, BlindSkills Inc
800-860-4224
www.blindskills.com
e. Library of Congress National Lib Service
800-424-8567
www.loc.gov/nls
Circular-Sources: http://nlscatalog.loc.gov/
f. Louis Data Base
800-223-1839
www.aph.org/louis.htm

6. On line - file downloads

a. Access World American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
800-232-5463
www.afb.org/aw/main.asp
b. Bookshare CA
650-644-3400
www.bookshare.org
c. Librivox public domain
http://librivox.org
d. Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D) NJ
800-221-4792, Palo Alto: 650-493-3717
www.rfbd.org
e. ReadTheWords
www.readthewords.com
f. Thought Audio.com
http://thoughtaudio.com

7. Radio:

a. ACB Radio
www.acbradio.org
b. Audio Book Radio Network: UK
www.audiobookradio.net
c. Radio Look Up
www.billsparks.org

E. Music

1. ACB Radio (Café, Radio Interactive etc)
www.acbradio.org

2. Bill Brown's Music for the Blind, Music by Ear
888-778-1828
www.musicfortheblind.com

3. Dancing Dots
610-783-6692
www.dancingdots.com

4. Finale Music (software)
800-843-2066
www.finalemusic.com/

5. Library of Congress, National Library Service (LOC, NLS) Music Section
202-707-5100
www.loc.gov/nls/music/

6. Music Education Network for the Visually Impaired (MENVI) CA
818-704-3819
www.menvi.org/

7. Musopen--Free Legal Music Downloads
www.musopen.com

8. National Resource Center for Blind Musicians
203-366-3300
www.blindmusicstudent.org/

9. School of Piano Technology for the Blind
360-693-1511
www.pianotuningschool.org

10. Stephens Development Co.(LP music)
888-714-4419
www.stephensmusicpub.com

11. Talking Tabs (guitar lessons)
866-851-5406
www.talkingtabs.com

II. Advocacy and Membership Organizations

A. Agencies:

1. American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) NY
800-232-5463
www.afb.org
SF Regional 415-392-4845
sanfran@afb.net
2. Academy for Certification of Vision and Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)
520-887-6816
www.acvrep.org
3. Disability Rights California
510-267-1200, 800 776-5746
www.disabilityrightsca.org/
4. Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
800-526-7234
www.jan.wvu.edu
5. National Assn. for the Visually Handicapped (NAVH) CA
415-775-6284
www.navh.org
6. Parents Helping Parents CA
408-727-5775
www.php.com
7. Project Vision CA
866-367-5361
gabriel@wid.org
www.projectvision.net
www.proyectovision.net
8. Senior Legal Hotline CA (age 60+)
800-222-1753
www.seniorlegalhotline.org
9. Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) CA Mbr> 408-894-9041
www.svilc.org
10. Through the Looking Glass CA
510-848-1112, 800-644-2666
www.lookingglass.org
11. World Institute on Disability (WID) CA
510-763-4100
www.wid.org

B. Membership Organizations:

1. American Assn. of the Deaf-Blind (AADB)
www.aadb.org
2. American Council of the Blind (ACB)
800-424-8666
www.acb.org
3. Assn. for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)
877-492-2708
www.aerbvi.org
4. Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS)
www.bits-acb.org
5. Blinded Veterans Assn. (BVA)
800-669-7079
www.bva.org
6. California Assn. of Orientation and Mobility Specialities (CAOMS)
www.caoms.org
7. California Council of the Blind (CCB)
916-441-2100, 800-221-6359
www.ccbnet.org
8. California Council of Citizens with Low Vision (CCCLV)
800-733-2258
www.cclvi.org
9. National Assn. for Parents of Children with Visual Impairment (NAPVI)
800-562-6265
www.napvi.org
10. National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
410-659-9314
www.nfb.org
11. National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH)
800-473-2310
www.albinism.org
12. San Mateo Council of the Blind (SMCCB) CA
650-349-6946
www.smccb.org
13. Silicon Valley Council of the Blind (SVCB) CA
888-652-5333
www.svcb.cc

C. Disability Law:

1. American's with Disabilities Act (ADA)
800-514-0301
www.ada.gov
2. Department of Justice (DOJ)
800-514-0301
www.usdoj.gov/
3. Disability.gov
800-FED-INFO (800-333-4636)
www.disability.gov
4. Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) CA
510-665-8644
www.dralegal.org/
5. Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) CA
800-348-4232
www.dredf.org
6. Disability Rights Legal Center CA
866-999-3752
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
7. State of CA Depart. of Fair Employment and Housing CA
800-884-1684
www.dfeh.ca.gov

D. Research:

1. Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access
800-726-9119
www.catea.gatech.edu
2. Center for Disability Issues & the Health Professions CA
909-469-5441
www.cdihp.org/
3. Doheny Eye Institute CA
800-872-2273
www.doheny.org
4. Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB)
800-683-5555
Silicon Valley Chapter: 408-739-1846
www.fightblindness.org
5. The Foundation for Retinal Research (TFRR)
224-927-5063
www.tfrr.org
6. Glaucoma Research Foundation CA
800-826-6693
www.glaucoma.org
7. Institute for Blind Navigation
989-737-5306
www.wayfinding.net
8. Johns Hopkins Center for Hereditary Eye Diseases
800-215-6467
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/research/
9. Jules Stein Eye Institute CA
310-825-5000
www.jsei.org
10. Keratoconus Foundation CA
800-521-2524
www.nkcf.org
11. Prevent Blindness America Northern CA
800-338-3041
www.preventblindness.org
12. Rehabilitation, Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision
800-675-7782
www.blind.msstate.edu
13. Smith Kettlewell Eye Research Institute CA
415-345-2000
www.ski.org
14. Tiresias.org Scientific Research Unit UK
http://tiresias.org/
15. Western Blind Rehabilitation Center CA
800-455-0057
www.palo-alto.med.va.gov/wbrc

III. Alternate Media Production

A. Production

1. Access USA (The Braille Factory)
800-263-2650

2. Andlyn Braille Press CA
510-845-5858
www.axistive.com/andlyn-braille-press.html
3. Braille Institute of America (BIA) CA
800-272-4553
www.brailleinstitute.org
4. Braille International
888-336-3142
www.brailleintl.org
5. Braille Plus
866-264-2345
www.brailleplus.net
6. Braille Ready
608-833-2876
http://userpages.chorus.net/brlready/
7. Cat's Meow Braille Transcription
316-619-4750
http://catsmeowbraille.com
8. Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
888-234-7156
www.clovernook.org
9. Huge Print Press
866-484-3774
www.hugeprint.com
10. Metrolina Assn. for the Blind Accessible Braille Services
704-372-3870
www.mabnc.org
11. National Braille Press (NBP)
888-965-8965
www.nbp.org
12. Tactile Vision Inc. Canada
866-465-0755
www.tactilevisioninc.com
13. Volunteer Braillists & Tapists Inc
608-233-0222
www.madison.com/communities/vbti/

B. Supplies:

1. American Thermoform Corp. CA
800-331-3676
www.americanthermoform.com
2. American Printing house for the Blind (APH)
800-223-1839
www.aph.org
3. Howe Press
617-924-3434
www.perkins.org
4. Star Continuous Card Systems PA
800-458-1413
www.braillepaper.com

IV. Catalogs - Sources of Accessible Items

A. Agency Connected stores:

1. Howe Press
617-972-7308
www.perkins.org
2. Lighthouse Adaptations CA
415-431-1481, 888-400-8933
www.lighthouse-sf.org
3. Oregon Commission for the Blind OCB Store
888-202-5463
www.oregon.gov/blind/store.shtml
4. Sight Connection
800-458-4888
www.sightconnection.com
5. Society for the Blind CA
916-452-8271 ex 302
www.societyfortheblind.org
6. Vista Center CA
The Store: 650-858-0202 ex 135
www.vistacenter.org

B. Greeting cards; Gifts; Jewelry; Toys:

1. At First Sight Braille Fashion Jewelry
www.braillestone.com
2. Braille Cards
www.braillecards.co.uk
3. Christiansen Designs.Com
www.christiansendesigns.com/
4. National Braille Factory Canada
877-827-2455
www.braillefactory.com
5. Shadows In the Dark
210-376-0017
www.shadowsinthedark.com
6. Speak to Me
800-248-9965
www.speaktomecatalog.com

C. Multiple Categories:

1. AFB Manufacturer list
www.afb.org/prodBrowseManufacturer.asp
2. Amer Printing House for the Blind (APH)
800-223-1839
www.aph.org/products/index.html
3. Bargains for the Blind
BlindBargains.com
4. Beyond Sight
303-795-6455
www.beyondsight.com
5. Blind Mice Mart
713-893-7277
www.blindmicemart.com
6. Blind Treasures [e-mail list]
804-726-8900
www.blindtreasures.com
7. Braille Super Store Canada
800-987-1231
www.braillebookstore.com
8. Enable Mart
888-640-1999
www.enablemart.com
9. Exceptional Teaching Inc. CA
800-549-6999
www.exceptionalteaching.com
10. Independent Living Aids (ILA)
800-537-2118
www.independentliving.com
11. LS&S Group
800-468-4789
www.lssgroup.com
12. National Ass. for the Visually Handicapped (NAVH) CA
415-775-6284
www.navh.org

D. Sewing - Crafts

1. Clotilde
800-772-2891
www.clotilde.com
2. Copper Dots Craft Books--Braille
480-345-8773
www.cs.cmu.edu/~rowan/marjorie-crafts.html
3. Lion Brand Yarn
800-258-9276 (YARN)
www.lionbrand.com

E. Technical Products:

1. Bay Area Digital [med equip access] CA
415-217-6667
www.bayareadigital.us
2. Brytech
613-731-5800
www.brytech.com/colorteller
3. Captek/Science Products [talking tools+]
800-888-7400
www.captek.net/

890-1180
www.envisionamerica.com

5. Ferguson Enterprises [electronic]
605-854-9280
www.fergusonenterprises.com

6. Executive Products [cases]
866-833-1444
www.executiveproductsinc.com/

7. Innovative Rehabilitation Technology INC (IRTI)
800-322-4784
www.irti.net

F. White Canes:

1. Single Brands:
- a. Ambutech Canada
  800-561-3340
  www.ambutech.com/index.asp
- b. K Sonar Cane
  www.batforblind.co.nz
- c. Macam Devices [Equipoise]
  530-306-9631
- d. Rainshine Cane Co
  608-257--9330
  rainshine@chorus.net
- e. Revolution Enterprises CA
  800-382-5132
  www.advantagecanes.com
- f. Other Brands include: Europa, Hi-core, Keller, Mahler, Reizen, RNIB, Spirit, Ultraflew, WWV. Search Google.
2. Sources of multiple brands:
- a. Assistech Inc.
  866-674-3549
  www.azhearing.com
- b. Howell Mobility Products
  248-548-1788
  www.howellmobility.com
- c. Rehab Mart
  800-827-8283
  www.rehabmart.com/
3. Tips and Accessories: Types - ball, ceramic, marshmallow, metal, mushroom, nylon glide, metal, nylon roller, pear, pen, roller ball or disc, rover wheel, rubber

V. Specialized Blind Skills Training and Education

A. Distance Learning:

1. AFB Braille Bug
www.afb.org/braillebug/
2. Access Technology Institute
520-440-2265
www.accesstechnologyinstitute.com
3. Carroll Center
www.carrolltech.org/
4. DeWitt and Associates
877-447-6500
www.4dewitt.com
5. Hadley School for the Blind
800-323-4238
www.hadley.edu
6. Lighthouse of Houston
713-527-9561
www.houstonlighthouse.org

B. Specialized Blind Skills Training:

1. Adaptive Technology Services SF
866-564-6650
www.adaptivetec.com
2. Center for the Partially Sighted LA
310-458-3501
www.low-vision.org
3. Center of Vision Enhancement (COVE) CA
209-722-8118
www.covemerced.org/
4. Cyr,Carol Computer Instruct/Tech CA
408-376-0551
cyr@carolcyr.com
5. Foley, Trish O&M CA
408-243-7688
tfmi516@aol.com
6. Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth & Adults
516-944-8900
www.hknc.org
7. Lighthouse of SF
888-400-8933
www.lighthouse-sf.org
8. Lions Center for the Blind of Oakland
510-450-1580
www.lbcenter.org
9. Lions World Services for the Blind
800-248-0734
www.lwsb.org/
10. Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB) CA
510-559-1208
www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/ssd/blindser.htm#ocb
11. Rigel Technology (was Ass TechCenter) Sac.
888-723-5011
www.rigeltechnology.com
12. Santa Clara Valley Blind Center CA
408-295-4016
www.visionbeyondsight.org
13. School of Piano Technology for the Blind
360-693-1511
www.pianotuningschool.org
14. Sensory Access Foundation (SAF) CA
408-245-7330
www.sensoryaccess.com
15. Valley Center for the Blind Fresno
559-222-4447
www.valleycenterfortheblind.org
16. Vision Impaired Persons Support, Modesto
209-522-8477
www.vhips.com
17. Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Palo Alto: 650-858-0202
Santa Cruz: 831-458-9766
from (408) 800-660-2009
from (831) 800-705-2970
www.vistacenter.org

C. Self Help Products and Services:

1. Adaptive Technology Help desk
888-825-0080
ray.campbell@chicagolighthouse.org
2. Fred's Head Tips & Techniques
www.fredshead.info/
3. Chris Judd's tutorials/tech support
www.whitestick.co.uk/tutorials.htm
4. Top Dot Enterprises
425-296-1744
www.topdotenterprises.com

D. Dog Guides

1. Schools in California:

a. Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc San Rafael
800-295-4050
www.guidedogs.com

b. Guide Dogs of America (GDA) Sylmar
818-362-5834
guidedogsofamerica.org

c. Guide Dogs of the Desert International Palm Springs
888-883-0022
www.gdui.org

2. Products & Service:

a. Doctors Foster & Smith
800-381-7179
www.drsfostersmith.com/

b. Doodle Scoopers
412-693-3043
www.doodlescoopers.com/

c. For Poop Sake CA
www.forpoopsake.com/

d. Handiworks CA
800-331-6123
www.handiworks.com

e. Ruff Wear
888-783-3932
www.ruffwear.com/

f. Seeing Eye Online Store
973-539-4425
www.seeingeye.org/Store

VI. Low Vision Devices and Services

A. Devices: see also Video magnifiers

1. Bundy Optical San Mateo
650-344-4232
www.bundyopticians.com
2. Coil
www.coil.co.uk
3. Eschenbach Optik of America
800-487-5839
www.eschenbach.com
4. Eye Medical Clinic of Santa Clara Valley Optical Depart
408-869-3400
www.eyemedicalclinic.com
5. Freedom Vision Magnification Center Mt. View
800-961-1334
www.freedomvision.net
6. Mons International
800-541-7903
www.magnifiers.com

7. NoIR Medical Technologies
800-521-9746
www.noir-medical.com/
8. Optelec Magnification Center
800-826-4200
www.optelec.com/en_US/home
9. Optical Shoppe Sunnyvale
408-773-8388
10. Palo Alto Eye Works
650-327-5665
paloaltoeyeworks.com
11. Universal Low Vision Aids
800-369-0347
www.ulva.com/
12. Vision Aids Systems; Low Vision Store
317-888-0323
www.visionaidsystems.com/
13. Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired [see contact info above]
www.vistacenter.org
14. Walters Low Vision Optics CA
800-992-5837
www.visionadvantage.net

B. Services:

1. Almaden Family Optimetric Center San Jose
408-997-2020
www.almadeneyecare.com
2. Meng and Janovitch Sunnyvale
408-245-2020
3. Silicon Valley Eye Care, Santa Clara
408-296-0511
www.sve.com
4. Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Low Vision Clinic [contact info above]
www.vistacenter.org

VII. Fitness, Sports and Games:

A. 7-128 Software Games
978-745-0160
www.7128.com
B. American Blind Bowling Assn. (ABBA)
216-561-6864
www.abba1951.org/events.htm
C. Bay Area Assn. of Disabled Sailors (BAADS)
415-281-0212
www.baads.org
D. Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program (BORP)
510-849-4663
www.borp.org
E. Environmental Traveling Companions
415-474-7662
www.etctrips.org
F. Handi Hams
866-426-3442
www.handiham.org
G. International Blind Sports Assn.
www.ibsa.es
H. Kitchen's Inc [free talking games]
www.nbba.org
J. Stephen Jolly--audible sport streams Australia
http://members.optusnet.com.au/stephenjolley/livestreams
K. Ski for Light
612-827-3232
www.sfl.org
Sierra Regional Ski for Light
916-858-8020
www.srsfl.org
L. Tandem Bicycling in Yosemite
209-372-4386
www.yosemitepark.com/Activities_Biking.aspx
M. Tandems Across the Bay SF
http://tandemsacrossthebay.blogspot.com/
N. US Assn. for Blind Athletes (USABA)
719-630-0422
www.usaba.org
O. US Blind Golfers Assn. (USBGA)
www.blindgolf.com
P. US Braille Chess Assn. (USBCA)
usbcachess-subscribe@topica.com
R. Wilderness Inquiry
800-728-0719
www.wildernessinquiry.org

VIII. Assistive Technology

A. Computer Access:

1. ABISee, Inc
800-681-5909
www.abisee.com
2. AI Squared
800-859-0270
www.aisquared.com
3. Clarity CA
800-575-1456
www.clarityusa.com
4. Dolphin Computer Access
866-797-5921
www.yourdolphin.com
5. Duxbury Systems
978-692-3000
www.duxburysystems.com
6. Enabling Technology
800-777-3687
www.brailler.com
7. Freedom Scientific
877-775-9474
www.freedomscientific.com
8. GW Micro
260-489-3671
www.gwmicro.com
9. HumanWare
800-722-3393
www.humanware.com
10. JBliss Low Vision Systems
888-452-5477
www.jbliss.com
11. Kurzweil Educational Products
800-547 6747
www.kurzweiledu.com
12. Plustek CA
714-670-7713
www.mybookreader.com
13. Repro-Tronics Inc. (RTI)
800-948-8453
www.repro-tronics.com

B. Distributors and Packagers:

1. A.T. Kratter Inc CA
714-799-3000
www.atkratter.com
2. Beyond Sight Inc
303-795-6455
www.beyondsight.com
3. Personal Data Systems
408-866-1126
www.personaldatasystems.com
4. RL & Associates
866-339-1180
www.rla.com
5. Sendero Group CA
530-757-6800
www.senderogroup.com
6. VisionCue
888-318-2582
www.visioncue.com

C. Aquisitions & Funding Sources--free/low cost:

1. The AIR Foundation
877-369-0101
www.accessibilityisaright.org/
2. Association of Blind Citizens (scholarship)
781-961-1023
www.blindcitizens.org
3. California Council of the Blind (CCB) Funds: Crises, Ellen Murphy, unemployment & scholarships
800-221-6359
www.ccbnet.org/
4. Claro Software (Thunder screen reader free download, demo voice
www.screenreader.net/
www.clarosoftware.com
5. Free & Inexpensive Adaptive Technology, Database, Adaptech, Canada
http://adaptech.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/fandi_e.php
6. Hazel Hurst Foundation for the Blind CA
909-624-0923
7. Modest Needs Foundation CA
415-956-9395
www.modestneeds.org/
8. Non Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) UK
www.nvda-project.org
9. Open Office
www.openoffice.org
10. SatoGo
www.satogo.com
11. Serotek
866-202-0520
www.serotek.com
12. Texas Center for the Physically Impaired (Low cost computers)
214-340-6328
www.handicapability.org/computers.html
13. Tiresias.org Scientific Research Unit
www.tiresias.org/fonts/fonts_download.htm

D. Telephony:

1. AT&T National Center for Customers with Disabilities (NCCD)
866-241-6568
www.wireless.att.com/learn/articles-resources/disability-resources/nccd.jsp
2. CA Communications Access Foundation; California Telephone Assistance Program (CTAP)
800-806-1191
www.ddtp.org/CTAP
3. Capital Accessibility OWASYS Screenless Phone
877-292-2747
www.screenlessphone.com
4. Code factory (Mobile Speak +)
www.codefactory.es/
5. Jitterbug Phones
800-918-8543
www.jitterbug.com
6. Sprint (Nextel) (Sprint phones)
Sprint: 800-927-2199, Nextel: 877 639-8351
www.sprint.com
7. Talks (Nuance)
781-565-5000
www.nuance.com/talks
8. Verizon Center for Customers with Disabilities
800-974-6006
www22.verizon.com/Residential/ServiceLocation/ServiceLocation.htm?
9. www.wheresmycellphone.com
(input your number. Your phone will ring.)

E. Video Magnifiers:

1. Clarity CA
800-575-1456
ww.clarityusa.com
2. Enhanced Vision Systems (Jordy) CA
888-811-3161
www.enhancedvision.com
3. Freedom Vision Magnification Center CA
800-961-1334
www.freedomvision.net
4. HumanWare CA
800-722-3393
www.humanware.com
5. JBliss Low Vision Systems CA
888-452-5477
www.jbliss.com
6. Magnisight Inc
800-753-4767
www.magnisight.com
7. Ocutech
800-326-6460
www.ocutech.com
8. The Bookbinder Group (TeleSensory)
800-804-8004
www.telesensory.com
9. Vision A New CA
800-355-0428
www.visionanew.com

IX. Transportation 511

A. Trains:

1. CalTrain
800-660-4287
www.caltrain.com
2. Capital Corridor (AMTRAK)
877 974-3322
www.capitolcorridor.org

B. San Mateo County:

1. Get Up & Go
650-378-2750
www.pjcc.org
2. Redi Wheels (Paratransit)
650-508-6247
http://www.samtrans.com/rw.html
3. SamTrans
800-660-4287
www.samtrans.com

C. Santa Clara County:

1. Outreach (Paratransit)
408-436-2865, 650-988-9860, 800 400-3440
www.outreach1.org
2. RoadRunners
650-940-7016
www.elcaminohospital.org
3. Valley Transit Authority (VTA)
800-894-9908
www.elcaminohospital.org

D. Other:

1. Google Directions transit or pedestrian:
http://maps.google.com/
2. We Drive U (drivers for client owned or Avis rental)
800-773-7483
www.wedriveu.com

X. Health

A. Health Information:

1. Diabetes Assn. of Greater Cleveland
216-591-0800
www.dagc.org/visimpaired.asp
2. Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB)
800-683-5555
www.blindness.org
3. Glaucoma Research Foundation CA <
800-826-6693
www.glaucoma.org
4. Keratoconus Foundation CA
310-623-4466
www.glaucoma.org
5. Lions Clubs International
415-600-3950
www.lionsclubs.org
6. Macular Degeneration Partnership CA
310-623-4466
www.amd.org
7. Mammacare FL
800-626-2273
www.mammacare.com
8. Medline Plus
2020@nei.nih.gov
http://medlineplus.gov/ http://medlineplus.gov/
9. National Eye Institute
http://medlineplus.gov/
10. National Organization for Rare Disorders
800-999-6673
http://www.rarediseases.org
11. New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) Spanish/Espanol
www.rarediseases.org
12. The Health Library at Vista Center (health and medical information in alternative media)
Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
650-858-0202 ext 132; from (408)area, 800 660-2009; from (831) 800-705-2970
www.rarediseases.org"thl@vistacenter.org
www.vistacenter.org
13. Who Named it (medical eponyms)
www.whonamedit.com
14. Wilmer Eye Institute - Johns Hopkins Center for Hereditary Eye Diseases
410-955-5080
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/research/KK
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/services/lowvision.html

B. On Line Support Groups:

1. Diabetics in Action
send blank e-mail to:
acb-diabetics-subscribe@acb.org
2. Lebers Congenital Amaurosis LCA
send blank e-mail to:
lca-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
www.tfrr.org
3. Lights Out Forum
http://lightsout.activeboard.com
4. Partially Sighted & Visually Impaired Forum
www.partially-sighted.com/forum/
5. ROP
send blank e-mail to: Lbr> adultrop-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
http://rop.growingstrong.org
6. Retinoblastoma R-BLASTOMA
To subscribe to r-blastoma send the message to:
listserv@listserv.acor.org
7. Senior Center without walls
877-797-7299
http://seniorcenterwithoutwalls.org/
8. Uveitis Support Group
617-797-8660
www.uveitis.org

C. E-Mail Research Lists:

1. Diabetes Research List 2/month
contact thl@vistacenter.org
2. Glaucoma Research Bits- monthly
contact thl@vistacenter.org
3. Research Briefs: AMD-Retina - monthly
contact thl@vistacenter.org
4. Other Blindness related E-mail lists:
- a. Jaws
  www.freedomscientific.com/support/user-groups.asp
- b. WindowEyes
  www.eyecareamerica.org/
- 2. Knights Templar Eye Foundation
  562-436-8271
  www.knightstemplar.org/ktef/
- 3. Mission Cataract USA
  800 343-7265
  www.missioncataract_usa.org
- 4. New Eyes for the Needy
  973-376-4903
  www.neweyesfortheneedy.org/
- 5. Sight for Students
  800-877-7195
  www.sightforstudents.org/
- 6. Bureau of Prescription Help
  573-996-3333
  www.freemedicine.com
- 7. Kaiser Medical Financial Assistance Program
  866-399-7696
- 8. Partnership for Prescription Assistance Programs
  888-477-2669
  www.pparx.org
XI. Businesses with Accessibility Features

A. Appliances:
- 1. GE Answer Center
  800-626-2005
  www.geappliances.com
- 2. TalkingThermostats.com
  800-838-8860
  www.talkingthermostats.com
- 3. Whirlpool
  866-698-2538
  www.whirlpool.com

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