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BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED

This list is not comprehensive and is continually being improved and updated.

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AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND

Provides information and support for visually-impaired residents.

800-424-8666
http://acb.org


AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND - VISIONAWARE

Provides information and resources for adults with vision loss.

800-232-5463
http://visionaware.org


BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED INFORMATION LINK - BRAILLE

Learn about Braille.

http://afb.org/braillebug


BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED INFORMATION LINK - SPORTS

Learn to protect your eyes during sports.

http://preventblindness.org/sports-eye-safety www.nei.nih.gov/sports


CENTER FOR SIGHT AND HEARING

Offers help to residents with vision or hearing loss.

815-332-6800
http://cshni.org


DIVISION FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Provides counseling to improve employment for residents with disabilities.

800-442-3477
http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr


EYECARE AMERICA REFERRAL

Provides online referral for eye exams and care.

877-887-6327
http://eyecareamerica.org


HADLEY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Offers no cost learning courses to residents with vision loss.

800-323-4238
http://hadley.edu


LARSEN-WINCHESTER LIONS

Offers medical equipment loan closet. Builds ramps. Provides eye exam, glasses, and contacts for those unable to pay.

8348 County Road T, Larsen, WI - Directions
920-427-3244 Medical Locker
920-427-3236 Ramp Building
http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/larsenwinchester

Also listed under: Adaptive/Medical/Mobility Equipment


LIGHTHOUSE CENTER FOR VITAL LIVING

Provides comprehensive rehabilitation for blind and visually impaired residents.

218-624-4828
http://lcfvl.org


LIGHTHOUSE GUILD

Provides comprehensive rehabilitation for blind and visually impaired residents.

800-284-4422
711 TTY
http://lighthouseguild.org


MISSION CATARACT USA

Offers free cataract surgery to residents unable to pay.

559-797-1629
http://missioncataractusa.org


NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE

Provides eye condition and treatment information.

http://nei.nihh.gov


NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

Provides resources and support to blind and visually impaired residents.

410-659-9314
http://nfb.org


NFB-NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER BY PHONE

Provides 24 hour newspaper reading to callers from touch tone telephone, Internet, or iPhone.

Wisconsin Regional Library for the Blind and Physicallly Handicapped
813 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI - Directions
866-504-7300 Information
http://nfbnewsline.org


OFFICE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Provides rehabilitation services.

Provides in home rehabilitation and teaching techniques to help residents adapt to vision loss.

2331 E Lourdes Dr, Appleton, WI - Directions
920-831-2090
888-879-0017
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/blind

Also listed under: Adaptive/Medical/Mobility Equipment


ONESIGHT: LENS CRAFTERS

Offers free eye exam and glasses to those with no insurance or the ability to pay.

http://onesight.org


PREVENT BLINDNESS WISCONSIN

Provides free services, vision risk assessment, effective treatment, education, information, and vouchers for low income families.

414-765-0505
http://wisconsin.preventblindness.org


U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Provides care and federal benefits to veterans who are blind and their dependents.

800-827-1000
http://va.gov


VISION FORWARD ASSOCIATION

Offers evaluations, rehabilitation, housing, training, adaptive devices, support, and social programs.

912 N Hawley Rd, Milwaukee, WI - Directions
414-615-0100
http://vision-forward.org


VISIONAWARE

Provides self-help for vision loss.

http://visionaware.org


WISCONSIN CENTER FOR DEAF-BLIND PERSON

Offers help and support to residents with visual and/or hearing loss.

8306 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI - Directions
414-481-7477 Voice/TTY/DBC
http://deaf-blind.org


WISCONSIN CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Offers education for visually impaired children and summer rehabilitation for adults with vision loss.

1700 W State St, Janesville, WI - Directions
800-832-9784
http://wcbvi.k12.wi.us


WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Provides adaptive equipment, evaluations, referrals, rehabilitation, training, scholarships, and canes.

754 Williamson St, Madison, WI - Directions
800-783-5213
http://wcblind.org

Also listed under: Adaptive/Medical/Mobility Equipment


WISCONSIN LIONS CAMP

Provides outdoor opportunities for those with visual or hearing disabilities.

3834 County Rd A, Rosholt, WI - Directions
715-677-4969
http://wisconsinlionscamp.com


WISCONSIN TALKING BOOK AND BRAILLE LIBRARY

Circulates and provides audio books, Brailed materials, recorded cassettes, downloadable web files, and playback equipment for visually impaired residents.

813 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI - Directions
800-242-8822
414-286-3045
http://talkingbooks.wi.gov

Also listed under: Adaptive/Medical/Mobility Equipment