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Blindness & Vision Disorders
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Council of the Blind: Pedestrian Safety 
 Collection of documents concerning safety issues for blind and visually impaired pedestrians. Includes a fact sheet, handbook, a report on audible traffic signals, history of White Cane Safety Day (October 15), and related material. From the American Council of the Blind. http://www.acb.org/pedestrian/ Topics: Disabilities Last updated Oct 2, 2007 American Foundation for the Blind
This site provides information and resources for the blind or visually impaired, support organizations, and the general public on "blindness and low vision, Helen Keller, and such issues as advocacy, aging and vision loss, education, employment, literacy, technology, and web accessibility." Visitors can browse the Helen Keller repositories and collections of her personal material, view message and job boards, subscribe to online journals, and visit an online bookstore with specialized material for the blind. http://www.afb.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Disabilities, Senior Health Last updated Mar 12, 2003 Anne Sullivan Macy: Miracle Worker
This exhibit honors Anne Sullivan Macy (1866-1936), who was "a pioneer in the field of education. Her work with Helen Keller became the blueprint for education of children who were blind, deaf-blind, or visually impaired that still continues today." A detailed biography of her life is accompanied by photos and images of documents, a chronology, and recommended reading. From the American Foundation for the Blind. http://www.afb.org/annesullivan/ Topics: Disabilities, Notable People, Notable People: Women Last updated Feb 17, 2009 Assistive Media (AM)
This site, intended for the "world-wide disability community," provides free audio files of readings of short literary works. Selections are "from reputable mainstream periodicals ( The New Yorker , Harper's , Wired , Scientific American , Atlantic Monthly , Civilization , Smithsonian ,...and more) and independent writers; providing an eclectic mixture of interesting and educational material." Files vary in length with most being under an hour of listening time, and may be listened to online or downloaded for personal use. http://www.assistivemedia.org/ Topics: Computers, Disabilities, Internet, Literature & Books, Music Last updated Sep 18, 2002 The Blind Readers Page
"This site is a guide to sources of information in alternative formats (braille, recorded cassettes, large print, e-texts, web audio) accessible by people with print disabilities--those with visual and physical handicaps as well as dyslexia. It is also a guide to information about blindness, visual handicaps and other physical handicaps, with a special collection of Wisconsin resources." Includes thousands of annotated links on topics such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), guide dogs, library service, employment, and computer use. http://blindreaders.info Topics: Computers, Disabilities, Literature & Books, Mental Conditions Last updated Apr 21, 2004 Blindness Resource Center
This annotated directory includes links to websites containing information on access, braille, deaf-blindness, eye conditions, low vision, organizations, research, and more. From the New York Institute for Special Education. http://www.nyise.org/blind.htm Topics: Computers, Computers, Disabilities Last updated May 29, 2005 Braille Bug
A ladybug decorated with Braille cell dots introduces Braille, its inventor, and technologies used to produce Braille. Features a reading club discussion page, suggestions for locating club selections in Braille, games in Braille, and classroom activities. Also features the Helen Keller Kids Museum Online, which outlines Keller's life and works. From the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). http://www.afb.org/braillebug/ Topics: Disabilities Last updated May 6, 2007 Colors for the Color Blind
Basic information on color deficiency, the Ishihara test, color charts, and links to related sites. http://www.toledo-bend.com/colorblind/ Topics: Disabilities Last updated Jul 10, 2000 Colour and Vision Database
"These Web pages provide an annotated library of easily-downloadable standard data sets relevant to color and vision research. The focus of this site is primarily scientific and technical, but some introductory background information is also provided." Searchable. http://cvision.ucsd.edu/ Topics: Disabilities Last updated Jun 20, 2004 History of the White Cane Safety Day
In honor of White Cane Safety Day (October 15) this site describes the evolution of the white cane "as a tool for the blind as well as a symbol." It traces the development of the white cane back to 1921, the use of the white cane as an identifier in the 1930s, and how the white cane became a mobility device after World War II. From the American Council of the Blind. http://www.acb.org/pedestrian/whitecane.html Topics: Disabilities Last updated Jul 7, 2009 International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS)
"IAAIS is an organization of services that provide audio access to information for people who are print disabled (blind, visually impaired, learning disabled or physically disabled)." Its site has an audio introduction to IAAIS services, membership information, and a directory of Radio Reading Service Web sites (mostly in the U.S.), many of which provide extensive local information. http://www.iaais.org/ Topics: Disabilities, Media, Mental Conditions, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 21, 2002 Lighthouse International
The website for this organization provides information about vision disorders and resources for independent living, vision care, education, and support for the visually impaired. The site includes descriptions of eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma; many include simulations showing what the world looks like when one has disease. The independent living guide features videos demonstrating safe kitchen and cooking procedures for individuals with vision problems. http://www.lighthouse.org Topics: Disabilities, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Aug 27, 2007 The Magazine Program of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
"This document lists all magazines produced or distributed by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, for its free reading program. These magazines are available at no charge through cooperating libraries." Listings include descriptions of the publications and format (press and digital braille, audio cassette, large print, and digital text). Includes listings for publications about cooking, music, games, hobbies, sports, health, and more. From the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/nls/reference/circulars/magazines.html Topics: Disabilities, Magazines Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Narrative Television Network (NTN)
NTN is a company that makes "television programming and movies accessible for our nation's 13 million blind and visually impaired people" by unobtrusively adding "the voice of a narrator to the existing programming sound track without interfering with any of the original audio or video." This site includes information about television for the blind, a daily program schedule for NTN-adapted television shows, and several dozen full-length NTN-adapted movies. http://www.narrativetv.com/ Topics: Disabilities, Film, Movies, & Video, Recreation, Television Last updated Sep 18, 2002 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
The site's mission is "to provide program users, librarians, and the public a wide range of access to NLS publications, program information, and bibliographic data." Describes this free library service that distributes braille and audio materials to eligible borrowers. Features a FAQ, lists of audio and braille books, and an online catalog. Searchable. From the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/nls/ Topics: Disabilities, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Aug 31, 2004 NAVH: National Association for Visually Handicapped
The mission of this nonprofit organization is to assist "people with low vision," stressing "the importance of using eyesight despite a visual impairment." The site includes information on NAVH programs for youth and adults, including the large print loan library; an interactive quiz; excerpts of articles (psychological effects of low vision, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma); related links; and a searchable catalog of magnifiers, lamps, writing aids, and personal items available for sale. http://navh.org Topics: Disabilities Last updated Apr 8, 2005 ReadThisToMe.org
Site for this "free reading service for blind and low-vision people, powered by volunteers and Internet collaboration. ... [It] allows blind and low-vision people (clients) to have printed documents read to them over the phone. All a person needs is a phone line and a fax machine (no computer is required)." Includes a FAQ and details about volunteering. http://readthistome.org/ Topics: Disabilities Last updated Dec 10, 2007 Rose Resnick LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Disabled
This San Francisco organization's mission is "to promote social equality and economic independence by providing educational, recreational, and technological opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals." Consistent with that mission, the site offers resources and services focused upon access issues, jobs, volunteering, programs and services, Insights: An exhibition of Art by Blind and Visually Impaired Artists (with some resource links), a newsletter, and a categorized list of relevant links and community help. http://www.lighthouse-sf.org/ Topics: Disabilities Last updated May 27, 2002 Seeing Color
Designed for K-12 students, this site provides an explanation of how we see color. Includes information on Sir Isaac Newton and the color spectrum, a chart of common animals and the colors they see, and a sample color blindness test. From Ask A Biologist at Arizona State University. http://askabiologist.asu.edu/research/seecolor/ Topics: Disabilities Last updated Oct 23, 2005 Sight Unseen
Companion to a 2009 exhibit that "presents work by the most accomplished blind photographers in the world. It is the first major museum exhibition on a rich subject full of paradox and revelation." Features gallery of photos (with audio descriptions), virtual exhibit tour, and text and audio of essay. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/sightunseen/ Topics: Disabilities, Photography Last updated Jun 22, 2009 |
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