Resources for the Blind

Decades ago, resources for the blind and visually impaired were limited. For a long time in the past, there were schools for the blind, Braille, seeing-eye dogs, walking canes, and other types of assistance to provide the visually impaired the means to perform everyday tasks and get the same education available to the sighted.

Now, however, the resources to assist the blind and visually impaired are more numerous and highly advanced. While Braille, guide dogs, and schools for the blind are still extremely popular and useful, there are additional resources such as buildings, technology, and even ATM machines built to provide the visually impaired the same ease of service as sighted people enjoy.

Some of the most popular resources for the blind are:

Computers for the blind
Audio books
Screen readers
Speech synthesizers
Foundations, organizations, and support groups

The following is a list of links to websites related to blindness and other visual impairments: http://www.braillerman.com/links.htm

Career Placement for the Visually Impaired

AFB CareerConnect® provides interested parties a resource to learn about the wide range of jobs performed by the blind or visually impaired individuals in Canada and the United States. You can learn more about this amazing resource by calling (888) 824-2184 or by emailing CareerConnect at careerconnec@afb.net. You can develop a personal data sheet, build your resume, and keep track of job interviews and related appointment to maximize your chances of finding employment suited to your skills set.

Individuals who are blind or suffer from other visual impairments have even created websites to help others with similar challenges get the assistance they may need. As Paul Oeser writes, “I created this site to help those persons, like myself, who are blind and don’t want to be left behind when it comes to the Internet or life in general.”

If you are visually impaired or a family member is blind or losing sight, there are resources available to help assist you in your day-to-day living and employment situations.

Please contact an experienced eye doctor in your area today as he or she will be able to provide you more information regarding resources for the visually impaired.