Blindness Resources

The purpose of this resource list is to help the reader identify the breadth and depth of services and products available to  people who are blind or visually impaired.  If there is a Maryland distributor for a National company, we have provided both national and local contacts.  This list gives only the basics.  For detailed information and up-to-date prices, please contact the organization or company directly.  Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement by the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland.  This resource list will help the reader find sources of  information in the following areas: 

• Becoming independent or maintaining independence
• Adjustment to Blindness Rehabilitation and Training Resources
• Specialized Products

• Entering or re-entering the workforce
• Career development

• Reading print material
• Reading Print

• Reading computer screens and taking and reading notes
• Computer technologies, Braille Embossers, Translation software, and note takers

• Accessible technology information and computer training
• Computer Training

• Access to newspapers
• Newspapers

• Access to magazines and books
• Library and Information Services
• Research and Reference
• Other sources for books and Magazines

• Education
• Education
• Education materials
• Scholarships

• Maximizing the use of remaining vision
• Low Vision