National Resources
National resources and support for parents & caregivers.
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 the American Foundation for the Blind, Braille Bug is an interactive channel on AFB's website that teaches sighted children about braille, and encourages literacy among all children.
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 & caregivers.
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 & caregivers.
Texas School for the Blind
and Visually Impaired
1100 W. 45th St.
Austin, TX 78756
Toll Free: (800) 872-5273
Provides valuable information, resources, and online learning and social groups.