Vision Services
AUDIO BOOKS, BOOKS ON TAPE
Purchase or download books from:
BOOKSHARE.ORG
The world's largest library of digital books for people with "print disabilities." Proof of disability required.
EYECARE AMERICA
Provides medical and surgical care for eyes for financially disadvantaged people age 65 and over. Program does not include eyeglasses. Patient's insurance company is billed directly; patient pays nothing. No one is turned away for lak of insurance. For more information, contact the Princeton Senior resource Center (609) 924-7108 Additional requirements: must be a US citizen or a legal resident; show financial need; have not seen an ophtalmologist in the last three years.
- 800 222-EYES (3937)
- http://eyecareamerica
MACULAR VISION RESEARCH FOUNDATION
- 300 Barr Harbor Dr, Ste 600, West Conshohocken PA 19428
- 866 462-2852 or (610) 668-6705
- http://www.mvrf.org
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
- Information and publications about vision loss. Resources, products and technology to assist blind persons.
- NFB Newsline - a free service for those who cannot read newspapers. Over 300 newspapers available by phone or at:
- http://www.nfb.org
NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE FOR THE BLIND&PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED (Talking Book Program)
A program of the Library of Congress, providing loans of books, magazines and through local libraries.
- 888 NLS-READ (888 657-7323)
- http://www.loc.gov/nls/
NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY
Provides new prescription eyeglasses to the needy through a voucher program.
- PO Box 332, 549 Millburn Ave., Short Hills, NJ 07078
- (973) 376-4903
- http://neweyesfortheneedy.org
NJ COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED
The Commission's goal is to provide and promote services through eductaion, employment, eye health services. Will do in-home assessments.
- (732)255-0722 or 877 685-8878
- http://www.cbvi.nj.gov
NEW JERSEY LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND & HANDICAPPED
Large print books, Braille, books on tape, audion vision and more. Also Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
- 800 792-8322
- 2300 Stuyvesant Ave., Trenton, NJ 08625
ONSITE EYE CARE
Will travel to assisted living facilities, nursing homes, independent senior residences and private homes. Can examine an individual who cannot speak due to a stroke or memory issue.
- Brett Bergenfeld
- 25 Camelot Drive, Farmingdale NJ 07727
- (732)919-7790
VISION AWARE.ORG
Self help for vision loss, including use of the tewlephone and computers.
See also: Assistive Technology