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BLINDNESS

BLINDNESS
  • The American Council of the BlindPromotes effective participation of blind people in all aspects of society.
  • The American Foundation for the BlindProvides services, contacts and important information for people who are blind or visually impaired and their families, professionals, organizations, schools, and corporations.
  • The National Federation of the BlindStrives to improve social and economic conditions of blind persons.The California Council of the BlindSince 1934, the mission of the California Council of the Blind is to gain full independence and equality of opportunity for all blind and visually impaired Californians.

LOCAL DFW

  • Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth is to encourage and empower blind and significantly visually impaired children, youth, adults and seniors to achieve their highest level of independence through competitive employment, specialized training and client services (at no charge).
  • Envision's  improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research.
  • Dallas Area Council of the blind strives to better the lives of blind and visually impaired people in the Dallas metropolitan area through advocacy, education, cooperation and friendship.
  • The Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program works with each child and family to create an individualized family service plan tailored to meet the child's needsThe Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment Program provides blindness education, vision screenings and urgent eye medical treatment services.
  • The Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) program provides home and community-based services to people of all ages who have deafblindness (or have a condition that will result in deafblindness) and another disability. Services available include: adaptive aids; behavioral support; case management; chore services; day activity; dental; dietary; employment; intervener; minor home modifications; nursing; personal attendant; physical therapy; prescriptions; residential; respite; speech, hearing and language; transition assistance; and transportation
  • Independent Living Services works with people who have significant disabilities to maximize their empowerment, independence and productivity through integration and full inclusion into society.