RESOURCES
Bookshare
An online library that offers books in braille, large print, audio and other formats.
Deafblind International
“…the international association which promotes the awareness and knowledge of deafblindness as a unique disability and … influence(s) for appropriate services for people who are deafblind around the world.”
Link to Deafblind International
Described and Captioned Media Program
Promotes and provides equal access to communication and learning for students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. Funded by the federal Department of Education.
Link to Described and Captioned Media Program
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Works to “drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.”
Link to Foundation Fighting Blindness
Hadley Vision Resources
Offers distance education programs on eye conditions/disorders, braille, independent living, finding employment and more.
Link to Hadley Vision Resources
Hearing Loss Association of America
Provides education about hearing loss, tools for self help, education to the general population about hearing loss, resources and advocacy for legislation for the rights of those with hearing loss.
Link to Hearing Loss Association of America
Helen Keller National Center
Provides services to youth and adults who are DeafBlind such as vocational training, in-home training, senior programs, and a 2-week summer program for high school students.
Link to Helen Keller National Center
National Center on Deafblindness
A national technical assistance center with a focus on children and youth, and their families and professional service providers. Funded by the federal Department of Education.
Link to National Center on Deafblindness
National Family Association for DeafBlind
Link to National Family Association for DeafBlind
NLS | National Library Service
Link to National Library Service
National Organization for Rare Diseases
Provides information on rare disorders and diseases, research, readings, and references.
Link to National Organization for Rare Diseases