(ACVREP)
3333 N. Campbell Avenue, Suite 2
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-887-6816
520-887-6826 (Fax)
E-mail: info@acvrep.org
ACVREP offers professional certification for vision rehabilitation and educational professionals. The Academy also provides a searchable database [3] you can use to locate and check the certification credentials of Low Vision Therapists, Orientation & Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists in your home state.
Please note, however, that the ACVREP database will only return the names and locations (by state) of individuals who are already certified by ACVREP. It will not help you locate additional non-certified service providers in your state or local area.
Achromatopsia.info
www.achromatopsia.info
E-mail: drlaura@eyeassociates.com
A comprehensive web site on congenital achromatopsia, also called stationary cone dystrophy. People with achromatopsia experience severe debilitating glare, profound color blindness, nystagmus, and reduced visual acuity.
The site also features new films and film clips to help others understand achromatopsia.
E-mail: drlaura@eyeassociates.com
A comprehensive web site on congenital achromatopsia, also called stationary cone dystrophy. People with achromatopsia experience severe debilitating glare, profound color blindness, nystagmus, and reduced visual acuity.
The site also features new films and film clips to help others understand achromatopsia.
Organizations
American Association for the Advancement of Science
1200 New York Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: (202) 326-6400
Fax: (202) 371-9526
Web site: http://www.aaas.org
Has special project providing information and resources for students with any disabilities studying in the sciences.
1200 New York Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: (202) 326-6400
Fax: (202) 371-9526
Web site: http://www.aaas.org
Has special project providing information and resources for students with any disabilities studying in the sciences.
Blinded Veterans Association
477 H Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001-2694
Phone: (202) 371-8880
Fax: (202) 371-8258
E-mail: bva@bva.org
Web site: http://www.bva.org/
Daniel Finkelstein, M.D.
Professor of OphthalmologyWilmer Eye Institute
Room 219, Maumenee Building
Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 North Wolfe StreetBaltimore, Maryland 21287-9227
Phone: (410) 955-3429
Fax: (410) 955-0868
Foundation Fighting Blindness
11435 Cronhill Drive
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117-2220
Phone: (410) 568-0150
Toll Free: (800) 683-5555
Fax: (410) 363-2393
E-mail: info@FightBlindness.org
Web site: http://www.blindness.org/
GBMC, Services for Blindness
Richard E. Hoover Rehabilitation Services for Low Vision and Blindness
6569 North Charles Street, Suite 305
Baltimore, Maryland 21204
Phone: (443) 849-2658
Fax: (443) 849-2631
International Academy of Low Vision SpecialistsToll Free: (888) 778-2030
Web site: http://www.ialvs.com
National network of uniquely trained low vision specialists committed to the highest quality visual, optical, and rehabilitative solutions for patients challenged with vision loss.
Johns Hopkins Printing
Garland Hall, B-6
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
Phone: (410) 516-8025
Fax: (410) 516-8620
Enlarges two hundred times the original print.
Lions Vision Center
P.O. Box 1714
Baltimore, Maryland 21203
Phone: (410) 955-1883
Web site: http://lionsvisioncenter.org/
Maryland Society for Sight
1313 West Old Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21209
Toll Free: (800) MSS-EYES
Phone: (410) 243-2020
Fax: (410) 889-2505
Web site: http://www.mdsocietyforsight.org/
Prevent Blindness America
Suite 1700
211 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Toll Free: (800) 331-2020
Web site: http://www.preventblindness.org/
Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB)645 Madison Avenue, Floor 21
New York, New York 10022
Toll Free: (800) 621-0026
Phone: (212) 752-4333
E-mail: inforequest@rpbusa.org
Web site: http://www.rpbusa.org/
NOAH
The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
PO Box 959, East Hampstead, NH 03826-0959
Phone: 800 473-2310 (US and Canada)
Phone: 603 887-2310 Fax: 800-648-2310
http://www.albinism.org
The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
PO Box 959, East Hampstead, NH 03826-0959
Phone: 800 473-2310 (US and Canada)
Phone: 603 887-2310 Fax: 800-648-2310http://www.albinism.org
If you have any questions or comments, please e-mail us at webmaster@albinism.org
NOAH is a volunteer organization for persons and families involved with the condition of albinism. It does not diagnose, treat, or provide genetic counseling. It is involved in self-help, while trying to promote research and education.
Salus University
8360 Old York RoadElkins Park, Pennsylvania 19027-1598
Phone: (215) 780-1400
Toll Free: (800) 433-3937
Web site: http://www.salus.edu
Seniors EyeCare ProgramPhone: (800) 222-EYES (3937)
Web site: http://www.eyecareamerica.org
Volunteer ophthalmologist referrals, examination, and care for conditions diagnosed free. (Not covered: eyeglasses, prescriptions, and hospital fees.) The Helpline operates weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Equipment Companies
Donegan Optical Company, Incorporated15549 West 108th StreetPost Office Box 14308
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
Phone: (913) 492-2500
Fax: (913) 492-2503
Magnifiers, 3 lens and large for desk use.
Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS)17911 Sampson Lane
Huntington Beach, California 92647-9912
Toll Free: (888) 811-3161
Phone: (714) 374-1829
Fax: (714) 374-1821
E-mail: evinfo@enhancedvision.com
Web site: http://www.enhancedvision.com/
Video magnifiers designed specifically for people with macular degeneration and other low vision conditions.
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Large Print Display Processors
Bernell Corporation4016 North Home StreetMishawaka, Indiana 46545
Phone: (574) 259-2070
Toll Free: (800) 348-2225
E-mail: amartin553@aol.com
Web site: http://www.bernell.com/
Largest distributor of visual therapy products.
En-Vision America1845 West Hovey Avenue
Normal, Illinois 61761
Toll Free: (800) 890-1180
Phone: (309) 452-3088
Fax: (309) 452-3643
Web site: www.envisionamerica.com
Carries portable talking barcode readers.
Humanware, Inc.1 UPS Way
Post Office Box 800
Champlain, New York 12919
US Toll Free: (800) 722-3393
Toll-free Fax: (888) 871-4828
E-mail: info@humanware.com
Web site: http://www.humanware.com/
Lighthouse International
111 East 59th Street
New York, New York 10022
Toll Free: (800) 829-0500
Phone: (212) 821-9200
Fax: (212) 821-9727
E-mail: info@lighthouse.org
Web site: http://www.lighthouse.org/
Full page magnifier and other products for blind and visually impaired people.
Seemore Vision Aiding Products
Post Office Box 3413Farmingdale, New York 11735
Phone: (800) 428-6673
Fax: (516) 752-0689
Selsi Company, Inc.194 Greenwood Avenue
Post Office Box 10
Midland Park, New Jersey 07432-0010
Phone: (201) 612-9200
Orders: (800) 275-7357
Fax: (201) 612-9548
E-mail: info@selsioptics.com
Web site: http://www.selsioptics.com/
Olescopes, microscopes, magnifiers, and optical specialties.
Telesensory Services and Repairs4545 Stockdale Highway, Suite "F"
Bakersfield, California 93309
Phone: (650) 743-9515
Toll Free: (800) 804-8004
Fax: (661) 832-6557
E-mail: info@telesensory.com
Web site: http://www.telesensory.com/
System includes a hand-held camera, 4-inch flat screen CRT monitor, and magnification lenses.
Vision Technology8501 Delport Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63114
Phone: (314) 890-8300
Toll Free: (800) 560-7226
Fax: (314) 890-8383
E-mail: clientservices@vti1.com
Web site: http://www.visiontechnology.com/
Computer image enlarging system includes software, a three-button mouse, custom circuit board, cable, and user manual in large print.
