low vision resources：低视力的资源

Low Vision ResourcesPresented by: Jeff GreerHouston Low Vision Club/Houston Low Vision ClubThe Houston Low Vision Club is an organization of visually impaired men and women that meets at the Houston Metropolitan Multi-Service Center./The clubs objective is to assist those experiencing significant vision loss to discover ways to continue daily activities and maintain their independence. In addition to providing members access to valuable information, the club provides the visually impaired an opportunity to talk with others that share their challenges, including family members and friends.University of Houston Center for Sight Enhancement/uei/services/lowvision/U Of H Center Continued The Center for Sight Enhancement (CSE) provides multidisciplinary service, training and resources in low vision rehabilitation to help people of all ages with vision loss lead independent and productive lives. Division of Blind Serviceshttp:/www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs/DARS InformationThis site is probably one of the most informative for people that are blind or have low vision. It is the Division of Blind Services for the State of Texas. They have local offices in all counties. DARS ContinuedThere are links for all types of services that could be needed by people that are visually impaired. The most important aspect of this sight is that it will lead to services that may be free or low cost for the visually impairedHouston Lighthouse/Lighthouse ContinuedThe Lighthouse of Houston offers a wide variety of educational programs, community services and outpatient rehabilitation for the blind and visually impaired.United States Department of Veteran Affairs Blind Services/blindrehab/Veterans ContinuedBlind Rehabilitation Service will provide high quality care in a timely and appropriate manner enabling blinded veterans to acquire the skills and capabilities necessary for the development of personal independence and emotional stability.Greater Houston Regional Group Blinded Veterans Association/bvahouston/Houston Blinded VeteransWe are an organization specifically established to promote the welfare of blinded veterans. Through our service programs, groups and benefits we hope to make life easier for blinded veterans and help by being there with support.Foundation Fighting Blindness /Foundation Fighting Blindness The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.Independent Living Aids/ILA ContinuedLow Vision Aids from independent living aids help the visually impaired enjoy a more independent lifestyle. Youll enjoy the freedom and accessibility offered by independent living aids large selection of talking watches, magnifiers and other low vision aids. Frugal AT/Frugal AT Continued Assistive technology for individuals with special needs can be VERY expensive. It is our aim to provide inexpensive, off the shelf alternatives where possible and support for specialty items that provide functions that you do have to use. This site is based upon a discussion forum system. It is here to encourage an exchange of ideas.National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped/nls/National Library ContinuedThrough a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail.Houston Taping for the Blind/Taping for the Blind ContinuedTaping for the Blind, Inc. mission is to Turn Sight into Sound, enriching the lives of individuals with visual, physical and learning disabilities. We do this through our Radio Reading, Custom Recording and Audio Description services. Natural Voice/index.htmNatural Voice Mission Natural Reader is a Text to Speech software with natural sounding voices. This easy to use software can convert any written text such as MS Word, Webpage, PDF files, and Emails into spoken words. Natural Reader can also convert any written text into audio files such as MP3 or WAV for your CD player or iPod.National Federation of the Blind Newsline/nfb/Newspapers_by_Pho