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  • Zinc May Be Key to Major Cause of Blindness
  • Technology Takes New Look at Color Blindness
  • Vision Loss a Growing Threat for Many Americans


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    FAQ - About the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
    Browse this site for answers to your questions about the services and materials available to the blind and physically handicapped through this division of the Library of Congress.... Details >
    National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress
    American Council of the Blind - Affiliated Organizations
    The American Council of the Blind (ACB), the nation's leading membership organization of blind and visually impaired people, offers contact information on state, regional, and special-interest organiz... Details >
    American Council of the Blind
    Helpful Resources for Blind and VisuallyImpaired Persons
    Helpful Resources for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons from the American Council of the Blind.... Details >
    American Council of the Blind
    InTouch NetworksSM: Internet Radio Reading Service
    InTouch is a national reading service for people who are blind, visually impaired and physically disabled. Stories from major magazines and newspapers are broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ... Details >
    Jewish Guild for the Blind
    Overview on Deaf-Blindness
    A person who is deaf-blind has a unique experience of the world. For people who can see and hear, the world extends outward as far as his or her eyes and ears can reach. For the young child who is dea... Details >
    DB-LINK
    Prevent Blindness America: Affiliates and Divisions
    Prevent Blindness America (PBA) is a volunteer eye health and safety organization offering a wide variety of community services and information. PBA affiliates offer vision screening, volunteer opport... Details >
    Prevent Blindness America
    Questions From Kids About Blindness
    The National Federation of the Blind posts these answers to some of the most often asked questions by blind children for the benefit of sighted children. The Federation thinks these questions are just... Details >
    National Federation of the Blind
    Regional Centers - Braille Institute
    The Braille Institute's five regional centers throughout the Southern California area offer services to help people with limited or no vision lead independent and enriched lives. ... Details >
    Braille Institute
    Social Security: If You Are Blind How We Can Help
    This leaflet will help you understand the rules so you can use them to help meet your life goals. We also identify those services that are available to help you get the most out of the Social Security... Details >
    Social Security Administration
    Usher Syndrome (NIDCD)
    Basic information about Usher syndrome, a genetic disorder that involves both hearing and vision problems. The fact sheet details the 3 known types and characteristics of each; diagnosis; treatment; ... Details >
    National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse
    Organizations
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    American Council of the Blind
    American Foundation for the Blind
    Blind Childrens Center
    Blind Children's Fund
    Blinded Veterans Association
    Braille Institute
    Choice Magazine Listening
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    Eye Bank Association of America, Inc.
    Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
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    Database Updated: Thursday, November 18, 2004