Services and products:
- AFB: The American Foundation for the Blind (information and tips)
- American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults (Braille calendars and books)
- Braille Institute of America (library; California services)
- Caring.com - Assisted Living in Michigan (services in Michigan)
- Jewish Braille Institute of America (featuring the JBI library)
- Lighthouse International (information and tips)
- Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (services in Michigan)
- Michigan Parents of the Visually Impaired (MPVI) (support help in Detroit area; resources)
- National Association for Visually Handicapped (large print library, vision aids)
- NFB: The National Federation of the Blind (adaptive aids, books, handheld readers)
- NFB: NEWSLINE (more than 250 audio newspapers and magazines, such as AARP; can also call 866.504.7300 for this free service -see below)
- National Industries for the Blind (employment opportunities)
- Vision Aware, a premier vision site (resources, information and tips)
Other Agencies and Blind Service Sites:
- ACB: The American Council of the Blind
- Area Agency on Aging
- Blinded Veterans Association
- Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (serving Washington, DC area)
- Disability Network Southwest Michigan
- Foundation Fighting Blindness
- Kalamazoo Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired (monthly meetings)
- Keystone Blind Association (Sharon, PA)
- National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
- Portage Senior Center
- Senior Services, Kalamazoo
- Shepherd's Center of Kalamazoo
- United States Association for Blind Athletes (USABA)
- University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
- WMU Low Vision Clinic
- click here to download an application to register. After your registration is processed, you'll receive a letter containing your activation codes and instructions on how to begin reading the newspaper with NFB-NEWSLINE®.
Telephone Services:
Newspapers over the telephone: NFB-NEWSLINE. Anyone who cannot read printed newspapers due to vision loss, dyslexia or a physical disability is eligible to receive NFB-NEWSLINE. Register by calling the National Federation of the Blind toll-free at 1 (866) 504-7300 to request an application. You may also