Resources for Visually Impaired

The following sites have been selected as either "speech friendly", or of interest to the visually impaired. Most are text-based, with a minimum of graphics, suitable for use with speech simulation software. Many of them have larger print. Others provide information on products designed to assist the blind or visually impaired. 

The following sites have been selected as either "speech friendly", or of interest to the visually impaired. Most are text-based, with a minimum of graphics, suitable for use with speech simulation software. Many of them have larger print. Others provide information on products designed to assist the blind or visually impaired.

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Associations & Organizations
American Council of the Blind 
American Foundation for the Blind 
Blindness Resource Center  
Macular Degeneration Foundation 
National Federation of the Blind 
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (Learning Ally)

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Braille 
Braille Site 
National Braille Press

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Computers for Visually Impaired
Dolphin Access 
Information Eurisco Systems 
Iowa Department for the Blind ASSIST with Windows 
Jaws for Windows

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Electronic Books
Electronic Text Archives  
Michigan Electronic Library

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Guidedogs 
Guiding Eyes for the Blind 
Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.

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Links to Other Sites for Visually Impaired
Blind Links 
 

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Mailing Lists & Newsletters
Deaf-Blind Perspectives

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Medical Conditions 
Macular Degeneration Foundation 
 

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Product Information 
Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc. Catalog of Products for Easier Living 
Assistive Media Audio-Literary Service 
Assistive Technology for People with Visual and Learning Difficulties
LS&SGroup Specializing in Products for Visually & Hearing Impaired 
Products for People with Special Needs 
Products for Visually Handicapped

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Recreation
Blind Sports
Blindspots: Movie Reviews for Visually Impaired People
 

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Talking Book Club provides free library service to Texans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or reading disabilities-whether permanent or temporary.  Materials are available in different formats including cassettes, records, and in Braille and large print.  Items are delivered right to your door and returned through the mail free of charge. The program offers more than 80,000 titles in fiction and nonfiction, plus 80 national magazines for adults and children.  For more information, call toll-free in Texas 1-800-252-9605, or visit their website.