Tag Archives: Medical Resources

Saskatchewan Department of Social Services: Office of Disability Issues

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Provides a wide variety of programs and services for the visually impaired. Programs are in such categories as: financial support, health services, employment, and housing. Contact Info:  Website: ttp://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/family-and-social-support/people-with-disabilities

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Department of Human Resources, Labour, and Employment: Province of Newfoundland

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Provides a variety of programs for persons with disabilities. These programs are divided into categories such as: education, employment, health, housing, financial support, adaptive sports, scholarships and grants, and transportation. This organization also provides statistics and reports regarding persons with … Continue reading →

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Manitoba Family Services and Housing

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Offers a wide variety of programs for people who are blind or visually impaired. Programs are divided into categories such as: education, employment, financial support, health, and housing. Contact Info:  219-114 Garry Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 4V6 Phone: 204-945-1634 Email: … Continue reading →

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British Columbia Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Offers a variety of programs for adults and children who are blind or visually impaired. These programs are divided into categories such as: advanced education, assistive technology, early childhood intervention, employment, financial support, health services, housing, primary education, legal support, … Continue reading →

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Optometric Extension Program Foundation

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

An international organization dedicated to the advancement of optometry through the gathering and dissemination of information on vision and the visual process. 2300 York Road, Ste 113 Timonium, Maryland  21093 Phone: 410-561-3791 Website: http://www.oepf.org

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National Society of Genetic Counselors

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Promotes the professional interests of genetic counselors and provides a network for professional communications. 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (312) 321-6834 Fax: (312) 673-6972 Email: nsgc@nsgc.org Website: http://www.nsgc.org

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International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS)

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Strives to enhance the quality of life, independence and safety of patients by designing, prescribing and dispensing the highest quality, optically advanced, hands-free low vision devices available. Phone: 888-778-2030 Website: http://www.ialvs.com

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College of Optometrists in Vision Development

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

A nonprofit association of eye care professionals to offer state-of-the-art services in: behavioral and developmental vision care, vision therapy and visual rehabilitation. 215 W. Garfield Rd, Ste 200 Aurora, OH 44202 Phone: 330.995.0718 Fax: 330.995.0719 Website: http://www.covd.org

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American Academy of Dermatology

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

With a membership of more than 17,000, it represents virtually all practicing dermatologists in the United States, as well as a growing number of international dermatologists. P.O. Box 4014 Schaumberg, IL 60618 Phone: 866-503-7546 International: 847-240-1280 Email: MRC@aad.org Website: http://www.aad.org

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

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

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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