LowVision.com - Your Low Vision Resource Center

To find a local low vision rehabilitation specialist in your area call LowVision.com at 800.826.4200

1. To find a local eye doctor who specializes in low vision rehabilitation call your states Optometry or Ophthalmology Association. You can also call the American Optometric Association, Low Vision Section (800-365-2219 X 4225), the American Academy of Ophthalmology (415-561-8500) or LowVision.com (800-826-4200).
2. Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living Services and Mobility Instruction are provided through your states Department of Economic Security or Commission for the Blind. They will also guide you to other services located in your state.
3. The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides low vision rehabilitation services and low vision aids for eligible veterans. Call your local Veterans Hospital or Veterans Health Benefits Call Center at 877-222-8387 for more information.
4. To receive training in the use of a low vision aid or receive in-home Independent Living Services, call your states Occupational Therapy Association for information regarding local Occupational Therapists who specialize in low vision rehabilitation.
5. The American Foundation for the Blind provides information on visual impairment and provides a nationwide directory of low vision and blind services. Call 800-232-5463 for more information.
6. Most telephone companies provide Free Telephone Directory Assistance to individuals who are visually impaired. Call your phone company and ask for a form that can be filled out by your eye doctor.
7. Every state provides free Talking Book Library Services as part of the National Library Service Talking Book Program. This service provides books, magazines and newspapers in on cassette tapes or CD’s. These materials are sent free through the mail to the individual’s home. They also provide a recorder or CD player at no charge. A healthcare provider must confirm a person’s visual impairment. For more information, call your states Talking Book Library or call the National Library Service (800- 424-8567).
8. Descriptive Video Services provides many television programs and videos with narration of key visual elements and action. Please call 800-333-1203 for more information.
9. Most banks provide Deluxe Low Vision checks. The checks are printed on yellow paper with large black print and tactile lines (the lines are raised so that they can be felt as well as seen). Ask your bank about these checks the next time that you reorder new checks.