Statewide and Nationwide
Blind and Low Vision Aids
Devices and services that assist people with vision loss. Includes the sale, rental or loan of assistive technology, audio books, Braille materials and other adapted media.
Adaptive Technology Center for Blind & Vision Impaired
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD, 21230
Main:
(410) 659-9314
Fax:
(410) 685-5653
NFB Newsline for Low Vision or Blind
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
200 East Wells Street, at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD, 21230
Main:
(410) 659-9314
Toll Free:
(866) 504-7300
Fax:
(410) 685-5653
Assistive Technology Information and Education, Blind and Low Vision
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
Michael Kasey, President, 1305 Prince Edward St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Main:
(540) 760-3885
Fax:
(703) 534-6429
Low Vision Materials
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
1291 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20011
Main:
(202) 707-5100
Fax:
(202) 707-0712
U.S. Currency Reader Program
U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
14th and C Streets, SW, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC, 20228
Main:
(202) 874-3188
Toll Free:
(877) 874-4114
Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) | Blind and Low Vision
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
397 Azalea Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227
Main:
(804) 371-3140
Toll Free:
(800) 622-2155
Fax:
(804) 371-3351
Library and Resource Center for Visually Impaired, DBVI
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
395 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23227
Main:
(804) 371-3661
Toll Free:
(800) 552-7015
Vision Adjustment Training
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI)
401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23227
Main:
(804) 371-3151
Toll Free:
(800) 622-2155
Fax:
(804) 371-3092
Education for Blind Youth
Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind
104 VSDB Drive, Staunton, VA, 24402
Main:
(540) 332-9000
Toll Free:
(800) 522-8732
Fax:
(540) 332-9042
Braille Transcription Services
VisionLink
919 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
Main:
(215) 627-0600
Financial Aid, Other
Programs that provide temporary financial assistance for individuals and families.
Grants and Scholarships, Students with Disabilities
Affordable Colleges Online
1101 Red Ventures Drive , Fort Mill, SC, 29707
Main:
(281) 846-3088
Dialysis and Kidney Patients, Patient Assistance Programs
American Kidney Fund
11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300 , Rockville, MD, 20852
Main:
(301) 881-3052
Toll Free:
(800) 638-8299
Fax:
(301) 881-0898
Assistive Technology for Blind and Visually Impaired
Association of Blind Citizens
P O Box 246, Holbrook, MA, 02343
Main:
(781) 961-1023
Fax:
(781) 961-0004
FREE Assurance Wireless Cell Phone
Assurance Wireless
P.O Box 5040 , Charleston, IL, 61920
Main:
(888) 898-4888
Recycling Cell Phones
Cell Phones for Soldiers
5665 North Commerce Court, Alpharetta, GA, 30004
Main:
(866) 716-2220
Clothing, Food and Household Needs, Ceridian Cares
Ceridian Cares
Charitable Fund Award, Persons with Disabilities
Commonwealth Community Trust
PO Box 29408, Richmond, VA, 23242
Main:
(804) 740-6930
Toll Free:
(888) 241-6039
Fax:
(804) 740-6065
Assistive Technology (AT)
disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV)
1512 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23230
Main:
(804) 225-2042
Toll Free:
(800) 552-3962
Fax:
(804) 225-3221
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
45 L Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20554
Main:
(888) 225-5322
Fax:
(866) 418-0232
Financial Assistance, Prostheses
Jordan Thomas Foundation
9005 Overlook Boulevard, Brentwood, TN, 37027
Main:
(615) 455-5505
Discount Telephone Program, Lifeline
Lifeline Program for Low Income Consumers
445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC, 20554
Main:
(800) 234-9473
Fax:
(866) 418-0232
Discount Telephone Program, Link Up for Tribal Lands
Lifeline Program for Low Income Consumers
445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC, 20554
Main:
(800) 234-9473
Fax:
(866) 418-0232
Financial Assistance, Amputees
Limbs for Life Foundation
9604 N. May Avenue , Oklahoma City, OK, 73120
Main:
(405) 843-5174
Toll Free:
(888) 235-5462
Eye Exams and Eyeglasses
Lions of Virginia
(Phone for Appointment), Roanoke, VA, 24018
Main:
(540) 342-5466
Hearing Aids and Devices
Lions of Virginia
501 Elm Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA, 24016
Main:
(540) 342-5466
Assistive Technology for Low Vision
Low Vision Center
7701 Woodmont Ave, Suite 604, Bethesda, MD, 20814
Main:
(301) 951-4444
Emergency Resources for Kidney Patients
National Kidney Foundation, National Capital Area and Virginia
1600 Tysons Blvd Suite 330 , McLean, VA, 22102
Main:
(202) 244-7900
Toll Free:
(855) 653-2273
Fax:
(202) 244-7405
Mutual Aid Community
Pandemic of Love
Free Financial Resource Locator, Eldercare
PayingForSeniorCare.com
P.O. Box 32217, Charlotte , NC, 28232
Main:
(614) 715-3900