Category Archives: Educators

American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.

Manufactures educational aids for blind and visually impaired persons, has an educational research program, sells books in braille, large print, disk and cassette and offers a database for locating textbooks and other materials in accessible media. Adaptive sports equipment is also available through the APH store. … Continue reading

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U.S. Department of Education

A “one-stop shop” for resources related to IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act) and its implementing regulations. Contact Info: Website: http://idea.ed.gov

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Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The special education school for students who have a visual impairment is a statewide resource to parents of these children as well as the professionals who serve them. The website offers a wide range of information and resources on education issues, technology, curriculum and publications. Contact Info: … Continue reading

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PRO-ED, Inc.

Publishes standardized tests (assessments), books (resource and reference texts), curricular and therapy materials and professional journals. Contact Info: 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, TX 78757-6897 Phone: 800-897-3202 (local) 512-451-3246 Email: info@proedinc.com Website: http://www.proedinc.com  

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Perkins School for the Blind

Produces a publications, workbooks and instructional tools for families and caregivers of people who are blind or visually impaired. Contact Info: 175 North Beacon Street Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: 617-924-3434 Email: info@perkins.org Website: www.Perkins.org

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Division of Visual Impairment, Council for Exceptional Children (DVI/CEC)

Advances the education of individuals with visual impairments and promotes related educational, scientific and charitable purposes, assists and supports The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Website: http://community.cec.sped.org/DVI/home

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Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)

Dedicated to meeting the needs of the vision services field and providing high quality professional certification in the disciplines of low vision therapy, orientation and mobility, and vision rehabilitation therapy. Contact Info: 4732 N. Oracle Road, Suite #217 Tucson, AZ 85705 Phone: 520-887-6816 Fax: 520-887-6826 … Continue reading

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HPS Network, Inc.

Provides support and information for people and families dealing with Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome and related disorders such as Chediak-Higashi Syndrome. Contact Info: One South Road Oyster Bay, NY 11771-1905 Phone: 800-789-9HPS Fax: 516-624-0640 Website: http://www.hpsnetwork.org Email: info@hpsnetwork.org

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American Nystagmus Network (ANN)

Provides information and support regarding nystagmus, an eye condition commonly associated with albinism. Contact Information: 303-D Beltline Place, #321 Decatur, AL 35603 Website: http://www.nystagmus.org

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American Foundation for the Blind

A national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss, such as broader access to technology; elevated quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing relevant and timely … Continue reading

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