Tag Archives: Volunteer Opportunities

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

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Parents | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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/

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Parents | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Doctors, Educators, Parents, Students Doing Research | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Educators, Parents | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Higher Ground: Sun Valley

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

A nonprofit organization focused on enriching the lives of people with recreational activities and sports. Higher Ground works with 80 of the top adaptive sports programs in the country to provide high quality adaptive sports programs that are safe, fun, and have measurable outcomes. Contact Info: … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Parents | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Camp Abilities PA @ WCU

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

A developmental sports camp for children ages 7-17 who are blind or have low vision. Camps based on the Camp Abilities model have been established all around the country, the links to which are available on the website.  Contact Info: Phone:  Dr. Monica … Continue reading →

Posted in Parents | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Adaptive Sports Foundation

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Offers both winter and summer sports clinics to a wide range of special needs children and adults. Contact Info: PO Box 266 100 Silverman Way Windham, NY 12496 Phone: 518-734-5070 Fax: 518-734-6740 Email: info@adaptivesportsfoundation.org Website: http://www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Parents | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Adaptive Sports Association

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Supports and transforms the lives of students who have physical and cognitive challenges through sports and recreation activities. Contact Info: Year-round administration office and the summer program office from May-September. PO Box 1884 Durango, CO 81302 Winter program office from November-April. PO Box … Continue reading →

Posted in Parents | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Learning Ally

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Produces accessible educational materials for students with visual impairments, with titles available in every subject area and grade level, from kindergarten through graduate studies. Contact Info: 20 Roszel Road Princeton NJ 08540 Phone: 800-221-4792 800-221-1098 Email: bvidialogue@LearningAlly.org Website: http://www.learningally.org  

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Educators, Parents | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Perkins School for the Blind

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

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

Posted in Educators, Parents | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment