The following is a list of resources of interest to blind and visually impaired persons. These are external links and do not represent an endorsement by the NFB of Virginia. If any of the information is incorrect, or if you have a resource to add, please let us know, and do please check back, as this compendium will continue to grow.
Virginia-specific Resources
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired provides Virginians who are blind and vision impaired training in the skills of blindness. Programs include a 6 to 9 month residential program for adults, LEAP (a college prep program), LIFE (summer program for transition age youth), and programming for seniors.
Virginia Library and Resource Center
http://Www.vdbvi.org/library_resourcecenter.htm
The Virginia Library and Resource Center is an affiliate of the Library of Congress, lending blind and visually impaired Virginians free reading materials.
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
The Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired provides blind and visually impaired Virginians with services to assist individuals with obtaining vocational, educational, and personal success and independence.
Division of Special Education and Student Services
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed
The Division of Special Education and Student Services provides parents with information to assist them with ensuring their blind and visually impaired child receives adequate education.
Technology
Microsoft Disability Answer Desk
Phone: 800-936-5900
Website: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/answerdesk/accessibility
Apple Accessibility Support
Phone: 877-204-3930
Email: accessibility@apple.com
Amazon Disability Help Line
Phone: 888-283-1678