Tag Archives: Charitable Organizations

CNIB National Office

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Provides a wide array of programs and services benefitting both adults and children who are visually impaired. Contact Info:  1929 Bayview Avenue Toronto, ON M4G 3E8 Phone: 416-486-2500 Toll-Free: 800-563-2642 Fax: 416-480-7700 Email: info@cnib.ca Website: http://www.cnib.ca

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Washington State School for the Blind

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Provides a large menu of services through a diverse service delivery model including: intensive on-campus programs, summer school programs for children, outreach services which include direct/consultative itinerant services to local school districts, statewide assistive technology services, 5th year transitional program, … Continue reading →

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Blind Judo Foundation

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Helps blind and visually-impaired athletes achieve maximum independence through the pursuit of Judo. Contact Info: Website: http://www.blindjudofoundation.org

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World Services for the Blind

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

A residential program providing people with visual impairments life skills and vocational training. Contact Info: 2811 Fair Park Boulevard Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 Phone: 800-248-0734 Fax: 501-664-2743 Email: training@wsblind.org Website: http://www.wsblind.org/

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Red Cross Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Provides a link to the Red Cross booklet Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs. The booklet gives tips on getting informed, making a plan, assembling a kit, and keeping plans up to date. Contact Info: Website: http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/disabilities

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The Vision of Children Foundation

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Advocates and supports research toward correcting conditions that cause vision loss. Contact Info:  12555 High Bluff Drive, Suite 330 San Diego, CA 92130 Phone: 858-314-7917 Email: info@visionofchildren.org Website: http://www.visionofchildren.org

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The Vision for Tomorrow Foundation

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Provides funding for research initiatives and offers support and information for those seeking to learn more about albinism and aniridia. Contact Info: 655 Deerfield Road Suite 100-#130 Deerfield, IL 60015-3241 Studio B Email: info@visionfortomorrow.org Website: http://www.visionfortomorrow.org

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Positive Exposure

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Conducts workshops and exhibitions for service providers, schools, and the general public to challenge the stigma associated with physical difference using a very powerful tool to fight discrimination: evocative photographs representing persons of various ages and cultures with albinism. Contact Info: 43 East 20th Street, 6th Floor … Continue reading →

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United States Association of Blind Athletes

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

A member of the United States Olympic Committee, USABA offers training in a variety of sports for blind and low vision athletes. Contact Info: 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-866-3224 Website: http://www.usaba.org

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Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

A week-long camp conducted by Teachers of the Visually Impaired where children can experience what it’s like to train as an astronaut and prepare for a mission at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Alabama. Contact Info: Dan Oates – SCI-VIS 190 Armstrong St. … Continue reading →

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