BLINDNESS/VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
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Accessible Yoga for the Blind with Microsoft Kinect-based Program
Eyes-Free Yoga uses Microsoft Kinect software to track body movements and offer auditory feedback to blind in real time for yoga poses.
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American Association of the Deaf-Blind
The American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) national consumer organization of, by, and for deaf-blind Americans and their supporters.
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This site provides general information about the Council, including recent issues of their monthly publication.
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American Foundation for the Blind
Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss.
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Cabell Wayne Association of the Blind
Serving the blind and visually impaired of Cabell and Wayne Counties of West Virginia for a quarter of a century.
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Guide Dogs for the Blind
Offer guide dogs and training free-of-charge to blind and visually impaired people throughout the US and Canada.
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iCanConnect
If you have significant combined vision and hearing loss and meet federal income guidelines, iCanConnect can provide you with free communication technology and training to stay connected with family and friends.
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If You Are Blind Or Have Low Vision – How We Can Help
Social Security Adminstration's Electonic Booklet
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Learning Ally
A national nonprofit, volunteer organization with an accessible audiobook library for students with disabilities such as visual impairment or dyslexia.
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National Braille Press
A nonprofit braille printer and publisher offering braille books, magazines, textbooks, tests, and embossing services.
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Resource Guide for the Legally Blind
Includes a list of apps, organizations, products, programs, tools and other resources to help the legally blind learn, work and live — from performing everyday tasks to filing their taxes.
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Seeing Hand Association
Assisting all ages of visually impaired persons to receive the needed services for the individual and family to achieve quality of life.
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US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Questions & Answers about Blindness and Vision Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This document explains how the ADA applies to job applicants and employees with vision impairments.
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Vision Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
This factsheet developed by Janet M. Powell, Ph.D., OTR/L; Alan Weintraub, M.D.; Laura Dreer, Ph.D.; and Tom Novack, Ph.D., in collaboration with the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center tells you about problems with your vision after a TBI and how to treat them.
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Visually Impaired Seniors In-Home Outreach and Networking Services (VISIONS)
VISIONS is an independent living program for seniors with vision loss. Services are provided free to qualified applicants. Leaving your home or community is not necessary to receive VISIONS services.
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WV Library Commission Special Services Library
As part of the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, the Special Services Library loans recorded materials and Braille materials to state residents who are unable to read or use standard print due to impairment, visual or physical, or reading disability.
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WV SenseAbilities Project
Technical assistance and training for deaf-blind children, their families and their service personnel.
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