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Eye, optic nerve or brain malfunctions which prevent affected individuals from seeing normally. Eye disorders that can lead to visual impairments include retinal degeneration, albinism, cataracts, glaucoma, muscular problems that result in visual disturbances, corneal disorders, diabetic retinopathy, congenital disorders and infection.
Hadley Helps offers practical help, connection, and support free of charge to anyone with a visual impairment, their families and professionals supporting them. Hadley works closely with the National Eye Institute and the National Eye Health Education Program as well as many other national and international organizations also serving older adults adjusting to vision loss….
MAB’s vision rehabilitation services help patients learn to use their remaining sight or live confidently with no vision. It offers low vision centers affiliated with doctors who specialize in magnification; occupational therapists with expertise in adaptive strategies for living safely and continuing to enjoy daily activities; and peer support groups that meet across the state….
ICanConnect, also known as the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) whose goal is to ensure that every person with combined hearing and vision loss has access to modern telecommunication tools and the training necessary to use them. The program promoted by iCanConnect provides outreach, assessments, telecommunications technology and training free of charge to those…
Perkins Brailler Store offers Perkins braillers, smart braillers, training, and consulting services to bring greater independence to people of all ages who are blind, visually impaired or learning disabled. Accessories and replacement parts are also available for purchase. There are 3 levels of training made available to users for general workshops, device maintenance, and repairs….
New Eyes purchases eyeglasses for children and adults in financial need throughout the US. It also recycles donated glasses for distribution to people overseas. New Eye vouchers can only be redeemed at www.neweyeglasses.org.
This program is a service that provides residents with a permanent disability access to the telephone network in their homes by offering specialized telephones for free or at a reduced cost depending on income. Applicant must have access to a land line (residential telephone service). Individual’s permanent disabilitiy must be verified by a Massachusetts licensed…
The library is located on the campus of Perkins School for the Blind and provides free services to Massachusetts residents of any age who are unable to read traditional printed materials due to a visual or physical disability. It loans braille and recorded materials and the digital player necessary to listen to them.
This company offers a variety of independenet living products especially for those who are blind or have a visual impairment. Products are also available for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
MassAbility promotes dignity for individuals with disabilities through employment and independent living in the community. It is the agency of the Commonwealth that is responsible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Community Services, and eligibility determination for SSDI SSI benefits. The Home Care Assistance Program, 617-204-3853, provides homemaker services including meal preparation, grocery shopping, medication pick-up, laundry…
This is a private, non-profit organization that offers a variety of programs to persons of any age who are visually impaired or blind. Services include: vision rehabilitation, vocational and transition programs, assistive technology, education and youth programs, summer youth programs, on line learning, senior services and recreational opportunities.