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.
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
Communication Aids
Devices and services that assist people with hearing loss. Includes the sale, rental or loan of assistive technology and adapted media.
Accessible Hearing Care for Low Income
AUDIENT
901 Boren Avenue, Suite 810, Seattle, WA, 98104
Main:
(206) 838-7194
Toll Free:
(877) 283-4368
Products for Hearing Loss
Harris Communications
(online store), 15155 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie , MN, 55344
Toll Free:
(800) 825-6758
Hearing Aid, Financial Assistance, Nationwide
Kiwanis Clubs
3636 Woodview Terrace, Indianapolis, IN, 46268
Main:
317-875-8755
Toll Free:
(800) 549-2647
Adaptive Equipment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
MaxiAids
42 Executive Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY, 11735
Main:
(631) 752-0521
Communications Solutions, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Purple, Inc.
1330 New Hampshire Avenue NW Suite B1, Washington, DC, 20036
Main:
(202) 464-6800
Toll Free:
(866) 669-7707
Fax:
(202) 464-6810
Virginia Relay Center for Deaf and Hearing Loss, Dial 7-1-1
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1602 Rolling Hills Dr, Suite 203, Henrico, VA, 23229
Main:
(804) 662-9502
Toll Free:
(800) 552-7917
Fax:
(804) 662-9718
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Referred to as DARS, this state agency provides services to help Virginians with disabilities become more independent and self-sufficient. Services are focused in employment, community based services, assistive technology/devices and equipment.
Administrative Office
DARS, Office for Aging Services, Division of Community Living
8004 Franklin Farms Drive, Richmond, VA, 23229
Main:
(804) 662-9333
Toll Free:
(800) 552-3402
Fax:
(804) 662-7000
Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Referred to as VDDHH, this state agency works to reduce the communication barriers between persons who are deaf and those who are hearing, including family members.
Administrative Office
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1602 Rolling Hills Dr, Suite 203, Henrico, VA, 23229
Main:
(804) 662-9502
Toll Free:
(800) 552-7917
Fax:
(804) 662-9718
Equipment Recycling
Programs that accept, repair and provide equipment, appliances, assistive aids and assistive technology to those who may need it.
Assistive Technology, Virginia Reuse Network (VRN)
Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS)
2001 Maywill Street, Suite 202, Richmond, VA, 23230
Main:
(804) 662-9990
Toll Free:
(800) 552-5019
Fax:
(804) 662-9478
Mobility Related Rehabilitation Equipment
F.R.E.E. (Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment and Endowment)
1489 East Main Street, Salem, VA, 24153
Main:
(540) 777-4929
Fax:
(540) 777-1030
Donate Verizon Phones, Hopeline Program
Verizon
(telephone service or local store), Wallingford, CT, 06492
Toll Free:
(800) 922-0204
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Virginia Housing
P O Box 35305, Charlotte, NC, 28235
Main:
(877) 428-8844
Toll Free:
(877) 843-2123
Fax:
(704) 334-0779
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
Support for College Students with Multiple Sclerosis
Affordable Colleges Online
1101 Red Ventures Drive , Fort Mill, SC, 29707
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
Financial Loan
CareCredit
P O Box 71715, Philadelphia, PA, 71715
Main:
(800) 859-9975,
Toll Free:
(866) 893-7864
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