Support for Parents
Resources provided by national organizations.
American Council of the Blind
1155 15th Street NW, Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Toll Free: (800) 424-8666
Produces a variety of materials.
American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Toll Free: (800) 232-5463
Produces a number of books and pamphlets for parents.
Braille Bug®
Created by American Foundation for the Blind, Braille Bug is an interactive channel of AFB's web site created to teach sighted children about braille, and to encourage literacy among all children, sighted and visually impaired. Designed for children in grades 3-6.
Hadley Institute for the Blind
and Visually Impaired
700 Elm Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
Toll Free: (800) 323-4238
Offers free correspondence courses for parents.
National Association of Parents of
Children with Visual Impairments
15 West 65th Street
New York, NY 10023
Toll Free: (800) 562-6265
Offers pamphlets and newsletters for parents.
National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(301) 659-9314
Produces a variety of written materials and equipment.
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(301) 659-9314
Offers pamphlets and newsletters for parents.
Texas School for the Blind
and Visually Impaired
1100 W. 45th St.
Austin, TX 78756
Toll Free: (800) 872-5273
Accredited Schools Online
Addressing the variety of needs of each student and improving overall campus accessibility are vital factors to a visually impaired student's academic success. Colleges are creating more welcoming and inclusive learning environments, with a sharp focus on assistive technology, campus resources that provide assistive services and tools, information about scholarships for students with visual impairments, and online resources they can access to facilitate academic and career success.