Resources

Listed below are valuable resources available to support you on your journey towards improved vision and enhanced quality of life.
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Dallas/Fort Worth Resources:

Envision: www.envisionus.com

Envision strives to improve the quality of life for people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired and helps adults acquire professional skills for today’s workforce. Envision offers a wide range of services, products, and support for people with visual impairments including occupational therapy, assistive technology training, and orientation and mobility training.

Dallas Area Council of the Blind: dallasacb.org

The Dallas Area Council of the Blind strives to better the lives of blind and visually impaired people in the Dallas metropolitan area by providing a platform for advocacy, education, and community involvement.

Foundation Fighting Blindness: www.fightingblindness.org/chapters/dallas-fort-worth-chapter

The Foundation Fighting Blindness Chapter network brings people together across the country to join in fighting blinding retinal diseases. They share the latest research and advancements, and provide access to local resources to guide individuals through their personal journey.

DART Paratransit Services: dart.org/guide/transit-and-use/paratransit-services/paratransiteligibility

Dallas Area Rapid Transport (DART) Paratransit Services provides curb-to-curb public transportation for people with disabilities who are unable to use DART's bus or rail services.

Texas Workforce Commission: https://www.twc.texas.gov/partners/programs-people-disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation programs through Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) help people with disabilities prepare for, find, or retain employment and help youth and students prepare for post-secondary opportunities. The programs also help businesses and employers recruit, retain and accommodate employees with disabilities.

National Industries for the Blind: https://nib.org/
National Industries for the Blind (NIB) aims to enhance the opportunities for economic and personal independence of people who are blind, primarily through creating, sustaining, and improving employment.

Vision Serve Alliance: https://visionservealliance.org/about-us/
Vision Serve Alliance (VSA) helps enhance the overall health of the vision loss field by addressing the strategic issues most impacting our field and people facing blindness and vision loss. VSA advocates for those who have a visual impairment at the national, state, and local levels.

National Resources:

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB): www.afb.org

AFB provides resources, advocacy, and information to enhance the quality of life for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

National Federation of the Blind (NFB): https://www.nfb.org

NFB is a community of blind and visually impaired individuals advocating for equal rights and opportunities.

VisionAware: www.visionaware.org

VisionAware provides practical tips, resources, and stories to help people with vision loss live independently and confidently.

American Council of the Blind (ACB): acb.org

ACB advocates for the rights and inclusion of people with vision loss and offers resources and community engagement.