Links to Online Resources for the Blind
Use the H key with your screen reader to move through the resource categories and individual resource headings.
General Resources
American Council of the Blind
Advocacy, community, information, and programs led by people who are blind or visually impaired.
American Foundation for the Blind
Research, advocacy, education, employment, aging, and blindness information.
American Printing House for the Blind
Educational materials, accessible products, and services for people who are blind or have low vision.
APH ConnectCenter
Information for families, adults, seniors, job seekers, and people adjusting to vision loss.
Blind Mice Mega Mall
A screen-reader-oriented online marketplace for the blind and low-vision community, including Blind Mice Mart and other independent stores.
Blinded Veterans Association
Advocacy, mentoring, information, and support for veterans and their families coping with sight loss.
Bookshare
An accessible ebook library offering books that can be read with text-to-speech, enlarged text, braille, and supported reading tools.
CNIB
Programs, advocacy, technology, community services, and resources for people impacted by blindness in Canada.
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Research, education, resources, and community support related to retinal degenerative diseases.
Freedom Scientific
Home of JAWS for Windows and other blindness and low-vision technology, including braille displays, magnification software, training, downloads, and support.
Hadley
Free learning and practical help with vision loss, daily living, technology, mobility, recreation, and adjustment.
Independent Living Aids
Products for people who are blind or visually impaired, including magnifiers, talking devices, braille products, reading aids, assistive technology, and daily living products.
Lighthouse Guild
Vision care, rehabilitation, support, assistive technology training, and community services.
MaxiAids
Products for independent living, low vision, blindness, mobility, talking devices, kitchen aids, recreation, and more.
National Federation of the Blind
Advocacy, education, community programs, publications, and resources promoting independence and equality.
National Industries for the Blind
Employment, career development, training, and opportunities for people who are blind.
National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
The Library of Congress service providing free braille and talking-book materials to eligible readers. Its BARD service provides downloadable books and magazines.
Perkins School for the Blind
Education, family resources, technology information, and services for children and young adults with visual impairments.
USA.gov Disability Services
Government information about disability benefits, employment programs, rights, and services.
VisionAware
Practical information for adults adjusting to vision loss, now part of APH ConnectCenter.
Vispero
Assistive technology including JAWS, screen magnification, braille displays, and accessibility products.