Promoting Independence through Vision Rehabilitation
Resources

Resources of interest to blind and visually impaired persons located here and on the Web.

Resources located on GDABVI site

Eye Health and Educational Resources located on our site
Technology Information Resources on adaptive equipment and more on the Web
Prevention of Blindness - list of Web resources related to eye health
Internet Resources related to blindness and visual impairment
Internet Emailing Lists - join a mailing list to share information
Literature Resources - information on Braille, large-print material, etc. on the Web
General Disability Organizations and Resources on the Web
Mobility Resources - dog guides and mobility aids resources on the Web
Organizations and resources of and for the blind on the Web
Leisure, Recreation and Athletic Resources on the Web
Web Accessibility Resources for the User and Web developer
Occupational Information Resources - information that can aid in finding employment and skills needed for employment.
National Education Agenda - focuses on recommended standards for the education of blind or visually impaired children.
The Council of Agencies Serving the Blind (CASB) is an informal association of organizations in southeastern Michigan that provide services to people who are blind or visually impaired.

Resources for Parents

Michigan Parents of Children with Visual Impairments

The MPVI is an organization that provides help to parents of children who are blind or visually impaired.

Toys for Children Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Help with the selection of toys for Children with visual impairment.

Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC)

The IRSC site is a portal to other sites that provide assistance, information and education to parents and caregivers of children with special needs.

Michigan Electronic Library

A varied collection of resources from the arts to sports to the sciences, arranged by categories.

National Disseminatino Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)

NICHCY is a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, childre, and youth. You will also find research-based information on effective educational proactices.

Teaching Math to Visually Impaired Students

This section of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired's web site is maintained by a secondary school level math teacher at the school. The page includes teaching insights and strategies as well as links to a variety of resources related to mathematics and the visually impaired.