[accesscomp] Dan's Tip of the day
- From: "Robert Acosta" <boacosta@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <tek-talk-discussion@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:47:44 -0700
Below is a resource guide for " Physically Blind." I am not sure why it is
not just entitled for the blind and visually impaired. However, that is not
so important. The guide offers an excellent wide range of resources for
newly blinded, or those born blind etc. The Guide covers from children to
adults. I must give credit to the
"Flying Blind" Newsletter also called "top Tech Tidbits" compiled by Dean
Martineau, at: dean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
For including the website address for the resource guide in his weekly
newsletter. I would urge others interested in current developments in
technology to subscribe to the Flying blind newsletter by sending a request
to Dean's email shown above.
I have gone through and visited each site to insure that is still active.
There is only one dead link regarding guide dogs. That is marked with a
greater-than sign.
The start of each active link and site brief description as marked with an
asterisk which is pronounced as star by screenreader software.
I felt this resource is such a valuable guide to parents of blind children
or friends and/or care takers of older blind individuals, I visited each
site and included the direct link below each description.
Resource Guide for the Physically Blind
Main source link:
http://www.physicaltherapists.com/articles/resource-guide-for-the-physically
-blind.html
PhysicalTherapists.com
Find a Physical Therapist
Choose from the best Physical Therapists in your local area and make an
appointment. Search the list found at the link below to get started
http://www.physicaltherapists.com/
Physical Therapy Resources
http://www.physicaltherapists.com/resources/
Blindness is a medical condition that is categorized by poor visual
perception. The American Medical Association has described blindness as
visual accuity of 20/200 of worse while wearing a corrective lens. There are
different levels of severity of blindness, ranging from visual impairments
to total blindness. A person can be born without sight, or a loss of vision
can occur with age. More than 285 million people on the planet are visually
impaired, and most do not receive the help they need to get by in a number
of day-to-day situations. A number of medical professionals have dedicated
their lives to studying the eye and vision with the hopes of finding
rehabilitation methods or cures to blindness. Many resources exist online to
provide support, tips, and further information about blindness for those who
are blind or visually impaired.
Guide Dogs of the Desert Association
This link is dead.
* Guide to Visual Impairment and Blindness
This is a pdf file.
The material was collected and assembeled by Sight Connection which is a
nonprofit vision rehabilitation agency that has compiled a list of helpful
outlets and resources for legally blind people.
If you click or hit enter on it, you are put into a pdf file. If you wish
to obtain the file, do
the following instead of entering or clicking on it.
1. With the link highlighted, press the application key or click the right
mouse button.
2. Arrow down to "save target as" and hit enter or click on the same
option.
3. You will be presented with the following file name:
Resource-Guide-2014_web.pdf
4. Navigate to where you wish to save the file and then press alt plus s
for save or click on save.
* American Foundation for the Blind
The American Foundation for the Blind has been expanding the possibilities
for people with vision loss for years and has put together a list of facts
and resources for those people living with low vision.
www.afb.org
* National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
The Library of Congress offers this nationwide program to lend out Braille
and audio materials for free by mail.
http://www.loc.gov/nls/
* Carroll Center for the Blind
The Carroll Center for the Blind provides a variety of services to blind
people, including competitions and activities that bring the blind community
together.
http://carroll.org/
*Low-Vision Resource Guide
<
http://www.kansasoptometric.org/pdfs/Low%20Vision%20Resource%20Guide%20-%20
revised%204-10.pdf> (PDF)
This is a resource for those people who are living with low vision,
providing information on therapies and services available to assist in
everyday life.
This is a pdf file and you can save it in the following manner.
1. With the link highlighted, press the application key or click the right
mouse button.
2. Arrow down to "save target as" and hit enter or click on the same
option.
3. You will be presented with the following file name:
Low Vision Resource Guide - revised 4-10.pdf
4. Navigate to where you wish to save the file and then press alt plus s
for save or click on save.
*Pennsylvania Association for the Blind
<
http://www.pablind.org/blindness-awareness/faqs/>
The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind provides clarity to users seeking
information on blindness and blindness awareness.
http://www.pablind.org/blindness-awareness/faqs/
*Social Security for the Blind <
http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dqualify8.htm>
Do you qualify for special treatment or disability due to blindness? Find
out with this government resource brought to you by the Social Security
Administration.
http://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dqualify8.html
*Vision Aware <
http://www.visionaware.org/>
This website provides emotional support and tips for everyday living and
work life for those people living on their own with low vision or blindness.
http://www.visionaware.org/
*Blind Handbook
<
http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/pdf/BlindHandbook/CompleteHandbook.pd
f> (PDF)
This handbook contains an overview of information, resources, and services
for people who are blind or visually impaired.
If you wish to save this pdf file, do the following.
1. With the link highlighted, press the application key or click the right
mouse button.
2. Arrow down to "save target as" and hit enter or click on the same
option.
3. You will be presented with the following file name:
CompleteHandbook.pdf
4. Navigate to where you wish to save the file and then press alt plus s
for save or click on save.
*Vision Loss Resources <
http://visionlossresources.org/>
Vision Loss Resources offer users a list of articles containing information
on helpful rehabilitation programs for the blind.
Eye Care America
<
http://www.eyecareamerica.org/eyecare/news/upload/Eye-Health-Fact-Sheet.pdf
(PDF)
This resource contains statistical information on blindness in America.
Save this file by:
1. With the link highlighted, press the application key or click the right
mouse button.
2. Arrow down to "save target as" and hit enter or click on the same
option.
3. You will be presented with the following file name:
online-referral-center.htm
4. Navigate to where you wish to save the file and then press alt plus s
for save or click on save.
*Rehabilitation Resource for the Blind
<
http://www.dors.state.md.us/NR/rdonlyres/103CDF83-0852-484E-9F88-C436D0124F
93/0/blind_guide2014.pdf> (PDF)
If you are blind or visually impaired, this document provides clarification
on what to expect from rehabilitation services.
This is a pdf file and you can save it by:
1. With the link highlighted, press the application key or click the right
mouse button.
2. Arrow down to "save target as" and hit enter or click on the same
option.
3. You will be presented with the following file name:
blind_guide2014_pdf
4. Navigate to where you wish to save the file and then press alt plus s
for save or click on save.
*National Federation of the Blind Resources <
https://nfb.org/resources>
This page provides readers with resources for the blind and guides on how to
deal with all aspects of life, including living, working, learning, and
playing.
https://nfb.org/resources
*National Eye Institute <
https://www.nei.nih.gov/health>
Use this resource to learn more about eye health and the diseases that can
cause damage to the eye and overall vision, brought to you by the National
Eye Institute.
https://www.nei.nih.gov/health
*Blindness Career Book <
http://www.blindness.org/pdf/careerbook.pdf> (PDF)
The Foundation Fighting Blindness has put together a list of outlets for
blind and visually impaired people to find career information.
This is a pdf file
If you wish to save it, do the following
1. With the link highlighted, press the application key or click the right
mouse button.
2. Arrow down to "save target as" and hit enter or click on the same
option.
3. You will be presented with the following file name:
careerbook.pdf
4. Navigate to where you wish to save the file and then press alt plus s
for save or click on save.
*Living With Blindness
<
http://www.equipforequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/R026-Disability-
Resource-Guide-2012.pdf> (PDF)
Equip for Equality has compiled resources for those people who are living
with physical disabilities, including blindness.
This is a pdf file. If you wish to save it, do the following.
1. Press the application key or click the right mouse button.
2. Arrow down to "save target as" and hit enter or click on the same
option.
3. You will be presented with the following file name:
R026-Disability-Resource-Guide-2012.pdf1. With the link highlighted, press
the application key or
4. Navigate to where you wish to save the file and then press alt plus s
for save or click on save.
*Disability Resources <
http://www.disabilityresources.org/>
This site contains a directory of resources for people who have
disabilities, searchable by state.
http://www.disabilityresources.org/
*American Council of the Blind <
http://www.acb.org/>
The American Council of the Blind provides an outlet for those living with
blindness to seek help and guidance.
http://www.acb.org/
*American Printing House for the Blind
<
http://www.aph.org/pe/art_letcher1.html>
An article discusses how to adapt physical education lesson plans to cater
to visually impaired students.
www.aph.org
*Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults
<
http://www.hknc.org/AboutUsMAIN.htm>
This organization offers services nationwide to those who are both blind and
deaf.
http://www.hknc.org/AboutUsMAIN.htm
*Disability Programs and Services <
https://www.disability.gov/>
This government website allows users to search for resources for the
visually impaired in their state.
*
https://www.disability.gov/
*Visual Impairment and Blindness
<
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/visualimpairment/>
Parents of children with visual impairments or blindness can access this
site to find information, support, and guidance.
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/visualimpairment/
*Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Rights of the Blind
<
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/qa_vision.cfm>
Those who are visually impaired and seeking a job can visit this site to
learn more about their rights in the workplace.
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/qa_vision.cfm
*Teaching Strategies for Blind Students
<
http://valenciacollege.edu/osd/documents/BlindnessDraft.pdf> (PDF)
This PDF contains detailed information on teaching students who are blind,
with tips and tricks on how to overcome obstacles in the classroom.
This is a pdf file and if uyou wish to save it, do the following.
1. With the link highlighted, press the application key or click the right
mouse button.
2. Arrow down to "save target as" and hit enter or click on the same
option.
3. You will be presented with the following file name:
BlindnessDraft.pdf
4. Navigate to where you wish to save the file and then press alt plus s
for save or click on save.
*Library Accessibility Tip Sheet for Blind People
<
http://www.ala.org/ascla/sites/ala.org.ascla/files/content/asclaprotools/ac
cessibilitytipsheets/tipsheets/14-Vision.pdf> (PDF)
Use this resource to understand how your school can make the library more
accessible and interactive to those with vision disabilities.
1. With the link highlighted, press the application key or click the right
mouse button.
2. Arrow down to "save target as" and hit enter or click on the same
option.
3. You will be presented with the following file name:
14-Vision.pdf
4. Navigate to where you wish to save the file and then press alt plus s
for save or click on save.
*Supplemental Security Income for Blind People
<
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/text-disable-ussi.htm>
Learn more about what Social Security can do to provide financial assistance
for a blind person.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/text-disable-ussi.htm
*SSA Definition of Legal Blindness
<
http://www.lighthouse.org/about-low-vision-blindness/definition-legal-blind
ness/>
Lighthouse International offers this information on the rules governing who
is defined as legally blind under federal guidelines.
http://www.lighthouse.org/about-low-vision-blindness/definition-legal-blindn
ess/
*Treatments for Blindness <
http://www.medicinenet.com/blindness/page4.htm>
Learn about the treatments for visual impairments and their prognoses on
this page.
http://www.medicinenet.com/blindness/page4.htm
*Resources for Parents <
http://www.familyconnect.org/parentsitehome.aspx>
Family Connect is a resource for parents of blind or visually impaired
children. Their site is a community for parents of blind children that
provides information, guidance, and support.
http://www.familyconnect.org/parentsitehome.aspx
*Blinded Veterans Association <
http://www.bva.org/>
The Blinded Veterans Association acts as a support group that promotes the
welfare of veterans who have been blinded in or as a result of combat.
http://www.bva.org/
*National Camps for the Blind <
http://www.blindcamps.org/>
National Camps for the Blind provides free camping excursions for blind
children where they will play, learn, and socialize with children dealing
with the same daily struggles.
http://www.blindcamps.org/
*Taxes for People with Disabilities
<
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/ar02.html#en_US_2014_publink1000221058
The IRS provides information on tax benefits for people who are blind.
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/ar02.html#en_US_2014_publink1000221058
*Lodging for the Blind <
http://www.ada.gov/lodblind.htm>
The Americans with Disabilities Act has put together a list of
qualifications a place of lodging must have to accommodate guests with
visual disabilities.
http://www.ada.gov/lodblind.htm
*Jobs for the Blind <
http://www.nib.org/> National Industries for the Blind
is dedicated to helping those with visual disabilities find jobs. Their
website contains employment information for those seeking jobs as well as
career advice and public policy resources.
<
http://www.nib.org/>
http://www.nib.org/
*Euroblind <
http://www.euroblind.org/>
Euroblind is a company that acts on behalf of blind and partially blind
people in Europe.Their site contains resources, facts, and press
publications that provide assistance to people who are blind.
http://www.euroblind.org/
*Braille Resources <
http://www.brailleinstitute.org/home-resources.html>
The Braille Institute offers documents and audio files for viewing or
downloading on its website.
http://www.brailleinstitute.org/home-resources.html
*Sibling Support <
http://www.siblingsupport.org/>
Visual impairments and other disabilities don't only affect one person in a
family; this site focuses on the concerns of siblings and other family
members.
https://www.siblingsupport.org/
*Royal National Institute of Blind People <
http://www.rnib.org.uk/>
The Royal National Institute of Blind People is a website that provides
support for those with any kind of visual disability, including information
on volunteering and fundraisers.
http://www.rnib.org.uk/
Psalm 103:17
But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear
him <
http://christianity.about.com/od/topicaldevotions/qt/fearofthelord.htm>
, and his righteousness with their children's children- (NIV)
<
http://christianity.about.com/od/faqhelpdesk/p/newinternationa.htm>
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Robert Acosta, President
Helping Hands for the Blind
(818) 998-0044
www.helpinghands4theblind.org
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