The following are vision-related organizations which may be useful for you or your family.
Reading & Radio Resource
Provides alternatives to reading for the blind, physically handicapped and learning disabled, including recorded books and a NTRB radio, featuring news, special interest shows and novels. Dr. Fagadau has served as president of Reading & Radio Resource for the past three years.
214-871-7668
AARP Sights & Sounds
Support group for persons who are deaf & deaf-blind.
214-521-0407
Alliance of and for Visually Impaired Texans
Statewide interorganizational coalition acting as a unified voice to policy makers & state/community boards.
214-352-7222, ext. 15
American Council of the Blind
Consumer Organization
214-376-3513
ACB of Texas: 806-291-9100
National: 800-424-8666
American Foundation for the Blind
Information, public education materials and referrals.
dallas@afb.net
BEEP Baseball
A modified version of baseball for the blind and visually impaired.
214-688-7007
bobby.lakey@tcb.state.tx.us
Blinded Veterans Association
Consumer Organization
214-857-0965
National: 800-669-7079
CataractSurgery.com
Information for patients and caregivers on cataract surgery
Center for Computer Assistance to the Blind and Disabled
Adaptive access technology and evaluation through the use of modified computers, adaptive devices and custom software.
214-800-2223
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
800-633-4227
Community Council of Greater Dallas
Information & Referral
214-379-4357
800-548-1873
www.helpintexas.com
Dallas Area Agency on Aging
Serves persons 60 years and older.
214-379-4636
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
214-979-1111
custinfo@dart.org
Dallas Lighthouse
Providing opportunities for people with vision disabilities to lead to independence through social and economic self-sufficiency.
214-821-2375
Dallas Services - Low Vision Clinic
Vision rehabilitation services and low vision devices for children
under age 4.
214-828-9900
Deaf & Blind Multi-Handicapped Association of Texas
Consumer organization
214-370-3938
dbmatorg@aol.com
Department of Ophthalmology, UT Southwestern Medical School
Direction of provision of education to future eye care professionals; and clinical and basic research into causes, prevention and treatment of existing eye conditions.
214-648-2020
Descriptive Video Service
Narrated visual descriptions of television programs and home videos.
800-333-1203
Education Service Center Region X
Supplemental services to educational programs available at local school districts for children from birth to age 21.
972-348-1580
grayk@esc10.ednet10.net
Eye Care America
EyeCare America's mission is to prevent avoidable blindness and severe vision impairment by raising awareness, educating and facilitating eye care for the public. EyeCare America, established in 1980, is a public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
1-877-887-6327
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Provides information to patients, professionals and the general public on eye disorders and retinal degenerative conditions that cause blindness. Sponsors research on the cause, prevention, and treatment of these disorders. Coordinates a national information and referral service and the Retinal Donor program.
Glaucoma Research Foundation
Provides information on the different forms of glaucoma and treatments.
1-800-826-6693.
Hadley School for the Blind
Tuition-free distance education, including Braille.
972-348-1580
Helen Keller National Center for Youth & Adults Who are Deaf/Blind
Information and referral, advocacy, consultation and training.
972-490-9677
Knights Templar Foundation, Inc.
Provides financial assistance for glaucoma surgeries. Call (773) 205-3838 or email help@knightstemplar.org
Lion Sight & Tissue Foundation, District 2X1
Free eye exams and glasses for children and free glasses for adults based on need. Recycling eyeglasses and transplant services.
972-239-3937
The Medicine Program
Assists people to enroll in one or more of the many patient assistance programs that provide prescription medicine free-of-charge. Email: help@themedicineprogram.com or call (573) 996-7300
National Eye Institute
Conducts and supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision, and develops public and professional education programs that help prevent blindness, reduce visual impairment and increase awareness of services and devices that are available for people with low vision.
The National Keratoconus Foundation
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8733 Beverly Blvd., Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90048
1-800-521-2524
info@nkcf.org
Prevent Blindness Texas
Vision Screenings, health and eye safety programs.
214-528-5521
pbtxdallas@mail.ev1.net
R.E.A.C.H Resource Center on Independent Living
Information, referral and case management to persons who are disabled.
214-630-4796
TTY 214-630-5995
reachdallas@reachcils.org
Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic
Records college and high school textbooks on cassette tapes and lends them to students.
Austin: 512-323-9390
National: 800-221-4792
Retina Foundation of the Southwest
Retinal research; visual testing and evaluation services to infants and children with developmental and neurological problems; genetic counseling.
214-363-3911
rfsw@retinafoundation.org
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
TechAdapt, Inc
Braille transcription: Specializing in quality, on-time Braille and electronic file production.
(214)-264-8895
Texas Commission for the Blind
Comprehensive vocational, independent living and other services to people of all ages and their families.
West Dallas: 214-688-7007
East Dallas: 214-360-9696
Texas Department of Human Services
877-236-6500
Texas Federation of the Blind
Dallas Chapter 1, Consumer Organization
rpharley@wt.net
Texas Information & Referral Network
Online information and referral database
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Center for educational services and a source of information and links related to blindness and visual impairments for students, teachers and parents.
512-454-8631
800-872-5273
TDD: 512-206-9451
Texas State Library Talking Book Program
Lending library of books in Braille, large print and on cassette tape.
800-252-9605
tbp.services@tsl.state.tx.us
Texas Workforce Centers
Employment services: 877-872-5627
Job search by phone: 800-414-5748
VA Medical Center/Visual Impairment Service
Provides rehabilitation training, assistance and benefits to veterans who become legally blind.
214-857-2018
Visual Aid Volunteers
Producers of Braille materials.
972-272-1615
tx.braille@gte.net
