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AARP Pharmacy Service
www.aarppharmacy.com
3823 Broadway
P.O. Box 1444
Kansas City, Mo 64141
1-800-456-2277
AARP provides services of all kinds to senior citizens.
Abilities Plus Inc.
319-329 N. Main Street Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 8524626
Variety of services for developmentally disabled residents of Henry or Stark County including work activity, sheltered workshop and family support
Abledata Information System
426 West Jefferson Springfield, IL 62702
(800) 447-4221, TDD (800) 447-4221
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral. Abledata has access to information on over 16000 different pieces of adaptive equipment and over 2000 different manufacturers of equipment, information on medical research, accessibility and laws pertaining to the disabled.
Ablenet
1081 10th Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 379-0956
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including switches and mounting systems.
ABLED!
Newsletter
12211 Fondren, Suite 703
Houston, TX 77035
Phone: (713) 726-1132
Fax: (713) 726-8006
ABLED Woman is a quarterly newsletter focused on today's woman with a disability who wants to achieve in every area of her life.
Accent on Living/Accent on Information
P.O. Box 700
8992 N 1900 East Road
Bloomington, IL 61702
(309) 378-2961
Offers quarterly magazine of interest to physically disabled and computerized information system of products and services.
Access and Disability Service
http://www.harpercollege.com/services/ads/index.shtml
Harper College
1200 W. Algonquin Rd. Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6266, Ext 2893 or 2266 TDD (847) 397-7600
Center offers a variety of services to all students with disabilities on campus. A Rehabilitation teacher is on staff to assists students with vision impairments. The campus also has accessible computers, (large print, voice and Braille), for student's
Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago (AL)(CIL)
614 W. Roosevelt
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 253-7000
Fax (312) 253-7001 tty (312) 253-7002
Advocacy organization helping persons with disabilities live independently. Offers housing referral, personal care assistant training and referral, peer consultation, independent living skills instruction, etc.
Acoustic Guide Corporations By-Work Systems
64 Fort Point St.
East Norwalk, CT 06855
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including group communication systems.
Acoustic Neuroma Association
600 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 108
Cumming, GA 30041-6899
Phone: (770) 205-8211
Fax: (770) 205-0239
email: ANAusa@aol.com
Adhoc Reading Systems
28 Brunswick Woods Dr.
E. Brunswick, NJ 08816
(800) 783-3210 (201)254-7300
ARS Markets IB-40 and IB-80, (40 and 80 cell Braille displays for computers); Docuread, (optical character reading systems), Notex, (Braille notetaker), and other adaptive computer products.
Adult Vocational Evaluation Program, (DEC) Illinois School for the Deaf, (ISD)
125 Webster Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5141, TDD (217) 245-5141
Center provides comprehensive evaluations and services to meet the needs of hearing impaired persons in Illinois. Evaluators have had experience with persons with hearing and vision impairments.
AICOM Corporation
2381 Zanker Rd. #160
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 577-0370
(408) 577-0373 Fax
Markets Accent, (a series of IBM computer compatible speech synthesizer cards.
A.I. Squared, Inc
P.0. Box 669
Manchester Center, Vermont 05255-0669 (802) 362-3612 FAX (802) 362-1670
Markets Zoom Text and in FOCUS, (large print screen reading programs for IBM computers.)
ILLINOIS DEALERS:
E.M. VITU, Inc.
Tel: (847) 367-4004
Fax: (847) 367-4003
Liberty Il
Phillips Magnification
Chicago, IL
tel: (773) 881-8581
fax: (773) 881-4843
Woodlake Technologies
Chicago, IL
tel: (312) 655-9200
fax: (312) 655-8615
Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind
220 34th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35222
205-252-3164
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf
2000 M Street Washington, DC 2000
202 37-5220, TDD (202) 337-5220
This is an organization offering a variety of services including information and referral.
Alzheimers Disease Related Disorders Association Of Illinois
1-800-621-0379
Ambutech
A Division of Melet Plastics, Inc.
Canada
34 DeBaets Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba zip: R2J 3S9
(800) 561-3340, (204) 663-3340 FAX (204) 663-9345
Organization manufactures and markets a variety of white canes, tips and flip-up ice spike.
American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults
18440 Oxnard Street
Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 343-2022
Offers free library of twin vision (print/braille) books, publishes Braille newspaper
Hotline to deaf-blind and offers braille calendars.
American Annals of the Deaf
Gallaudet University Press
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202.651.5488 (V/TTY)
202.651.5489 (Fax)
American Association of People with Disabilities
1629 K Street NW, Suite 503
Washington, DC 20006
V/TTY: 202-457-0046,
800-840-8844
American Athletic Association of the Deaf
3916 Lantern Dr.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-4042, TDD (301) 942-4042
Organization offering a variety of services for people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
American Bible Society
1865 Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10023
(212) 408-1200
1-800-322-4253
info@americanbible.org
Sells several versions of the Bible and other religious publications in Braille, large print, tape recording and disk recording.
American Blind Bowling Association
Judy Refosco
315 N. Main St.
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-5986
Membership group of blind bowlers, over 2,000 in the U.S. and Canada. They also sell bowling rails, 12 foot length available plus 3 foot extensions available.
The American Blind Skiing Foundation
227 E. North Ave.
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
mailto:ABSF@bigfoot.com
Offers free educational skiing program for blind and low vision children and adults. Film and speakers are available.
American Brotherhood of the Blind
18440 Oxnard St.
Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 343-2022
Organization offering a variety of services for people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
American Communications Corp.
180 Roberts St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(203) 289-3491, TDD (203) 289-3491
Markets adaptive devices for people with hearing/vision impairments, including signalers.
American Council of the Blind
1155 15th St. N.W., Suite 720 Washington, DC 20005
(800) 424-8666 (202) 467-5081
National organization that supports and sponsors special interest groups including American Blind Lawyers Assoc., American Council of Blind Federal Employees, American Council of Blind Parents, Guide Dog Users, National Association of Blind Teachers, Visually Impaired Veterans of America, World Council of Blind Lions, Visually Impaired Data Processors International, (VIDPI), etc.
American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association, (ADARA)
P.O. Box 55369
Little Rock, AR 72225
(501) 663-4617, TDD (501) 663-4617
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
American Diabetes Association (Northern Illinois Affiliate, Inc.)
30 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 2015
Chicago, IL, 60602
(312) 346-1805
(312) 346-5342 fax
1 888 DIABETES
American Diabetes Association (Central Illinois)
2580 Federal Drive
Suite 403
Decatur, IL, 62526
(217) 875-9011
(217) 875-6849 fax
1 888 DIABETES
Offers patient, professional and public education, coordinates diabetes screenings, organizes summer camps for children and teens, publishes bimonthly newsletter and national magazine Diabetes Forecast.
American Foundation for the Blind
15 W. 16th Street
New York, NY 10011 (212) 620-2000 AFB
Chicago Midwest Regional Office
203 N. Wabash Avenue, Rm. 1302 Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 269-0095
National not-for-profit agency offering referral services, personal identification card, and publications and equipment catalogs of low vision, Braille, communications, mobility, education and recreation items. Markets Tellatouch and has the Careers and Technology Information Bank, (a technology computer database.) The Foundation also publishes Journal of Visual Impairment.
American Parkinson Disease Association
East Coast Office
1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B
Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone: 1-800-223-2732
Fax: 1-718-981-4399
E-Mail: apda@apdaparkinson.org
West Coast Office
10850 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 730
Los Angeles, CA 90024-4319
Telephone: 1-800-908-2732 or 310-474-5391
Fax: 1-310-474-0292
E-Mail: apdawc@earthlink.net
American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
http://www.aph.org/
P.O. Box 6085, 1839 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
(800) 223-1839, (502) 895-2405
Offers publications and equipment catalogs of Braille, educational and communication items. Also has computer hardware and software for Apple and IBM computers.
American Radio Relay League
225 Main St. Newington, Ct 06111
phone (860) 594-0200
fax (860) 594-0303
e-mail circulation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org/
Offers special kits and publications for amateur radio operators recorded for the blind.
American Red Cross, Mid America Chapter
Ravenswood Hospital
4550 North Winchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-4300
American Red Cross -Springfield
Po Box 1058, Springfield, IL 62705
(217) 522-3357
Offers transportation to medical appointments, Telecare for shut-ins, first aid and swimming classes for the blind and handicapped and social services for veterans. Volunteers help blind with homemaking and correspondence/reading. Check phone book for local location.
American Speech Language and Hearing Association
http://professional.asha.org/
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(800) 638-8255, TDD (800) 638-8255
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral
American Thermoform Corp.
1758 Brackett Street,
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-6711 Fax. No. (909) 593-8001
(800) 331-3676
Manufactures thermoform brailon duplicator and supplies brailon, braillables, brailon binders and GBC punches. Also has fan fold paper for computer braille embossers and distributes the Resus, (high speed computer Braille embosser.)
Amputee Resource Foundation of America, Inc
6480 Wayzata Blvd.
Golden Valley, MN 55426
(612) 812-7875
Email: info@amputeeresource.org
Amtrak
210 S. Canal St. Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 872-7245, or (312) 558-1075
3rd And Washington, Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 753-2013
Offers 25 % discount for elderly and disabled passengers on longer train trips
The ALS Association National Office
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150,
Calabasas Hills, CA 91301,
Tel: (818) 880-9007
Apple Computer, Inc.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation
20525 Mariani Ave., MS#43S
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 974-3412, TDD (408) 974-7911
Markets Apple and Macintosh computers, printers, etc. Works with education, rehabilitation and advocacy organizations to identify computer related needs of individuals with disabilities and to assist in the development of programs. They have information about hardware, software, organizations and publications pertaining to special education and rehabilitation.
Apple Talk
3015 S. Tyler Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 666-6552
Offers quarterly magazine for Apple computer users with speech synthesizers, available as an annual subscription. Also has library of talking Apple disks, including Textwriter, Trivia Talk, Utility Talk, etc.
ARC Community Support Systems
618 West Main Street
Teutopolis, IL 62467
Barb Rodgers 217-857-3186, ext. 224
(217) 857-3186, TDD (217) 857-3063
Ashley Charleston at 1-800-429-2487, ext. 231
Agency offers a variety of services including information and referral, respite, housing, advocacy, financial and legal assistance, counseling, adaptive equipment, etc. to residents in central and southern Illinois.
Arkenstone, Inc. sold to:
Freedom Scientific Blind/Low Vision Group
and Corporate Offices
http://www.hj.com/
11800 31st Court North
St. Petersburg, FL 33716-1805
Sales & Information Phone: 1-800-444-4443 (within US)
Sales & Information Phone: 1-727-803-8000 (worldwide)
Fax: 1-727-803-8001
Markets the Arkenstone System, (an Optical Character Reader used for scanning information into a computer.
Arthritis Foundation Illinois
2621 N. Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
Phone: (309)682-6600
Fax: (309)682-6732
Toll Free: (800)795-9115
Email: greaterillinois@arthritis.org
Artic Technologies
http://www.artictech.com/
248) 588-7370
FAX (248) 588-2650
Help (248) 588-1425
Markets Symphonic, Crystal, Artic Vision, Business Vision, D'Light and HighLight (computer speech output boards for IBM compatible computers and Toshiba laptops) and Focus, (a large print screen access program for IBM compatibles.)
Art Institute of Chicago
Michigan Ave. at Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 443-3680
Offers informational brochures in large print and Braille and operates special exhibitions, including the Touch of Art Tactile Gallery and tours for the visually impaired.
Associated Services for the Blind
http://www.asb.org/
919 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-0600
Fax: (215) 922-0692F Fax: (215) 922-0692 ax: (215) 922-0692
Offers a variety of services including volunteer Braillists group that transcribes computer manuals in Braille, and Sense-Sations, (an aids and appliance store.)
Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, (AER)
http://www.aerbvi.org/
4600 Duke Street
Apt 430 P.O. Box 22397
Alexandria, VA 22304 Phone: 703-823-9690
Fax: 703-823-9695
National membership association of professionals involved or interested in educational and vocational training. Offers publications, professional meeting, and certification services.
Association for Macular Diseases, Inc
2 10 E. 64th Street 8th fl
New York, NY 10021
(212) 605-3719
Not for profit corporation promoting education and research in the field of macular diseases, offering a newsletter and Hotline
Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps-Children and Youth (TASH)
29 W. Susquehanna Avenue, Suite 210
Baltimore, MD 21204
phone: 410-828-8274
fax 410-828-6706
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
Association of Late Deafened Adults, (ALDA)
1131 Lake St., #204
Oak Park, IL 60301
www.alda.org
Organization offers a variety of services including information and referral.
AT&T Special Needs Center
2001 Route 46, Suite 310 Parsippany, NJ 07054
(800) 233-1222, TDD (800) 833-3232
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including telephone equipment.
Audex Hearing Systems
710 Standard Street
Longview, Texas 75604
(800) 237-0716, TDD (800) 237-0716
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including group and personal communication systems.
AUTOFOLD.COM
188 East Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Toll Free: 1 866 300 CANE (2263)
Tel: 978 343-3743
Fax: 978 345 6549
Manufactures and sells Auto Fold cane, reflective tape and repair parts.
Aurora Ministries (formerly Bible Alliance)
P-0, Box 621
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 748-3031
(941) 748-2625
Provides bibles in different formats.
Automated Functions, Inc.
6424 N. 28th St. Arlington, VA 22207 (703) 536-7741
Markets Laptalker, (portable Toshiba laptop computer with built in speech), and GEM, (Games and Education Machine, a Radio Shack color computer with speech output.)
Phillip Barton - Vision Systems
3911 York Lane
Bowie, Maryland 20715 (301) 262-3665
Offers catalog of low vision and ADL equipment
Better Business Bureau
Chicago:
320 N. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 832-0500
Central Illinois:
3024 West Lake Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
(217) 544-3662
1-800-500-3780
Belleville Area College Programs and Services for Older Persons
201 N. Church
Belleville, IL 62221 (618) 234-4410
Offers variety of program for older persons living in the college district including meals, outreach, transportation, legal and tax assistance, education, medical and recreation services.
Bensenville Home Society
331 S York Rd
Bensenville, IL 60106-2673
Phone: (630)766-5800
Benton Program for the Elderly
104 N. 10th St.
Benton, IL 62982 (618) 438-8691
Offers variety of services including information and referral,
Be-OK! Fred Sammons, Inc.
Box 32
Brookfield, IL 60513 (800) 323-5547
Offers a wide variety catalog of equipment for people with orthopedic disabilities.
Berkeley Systems Design
2095 Rose St.
Berkeley, CA 94709 (510) 540-5535
This group markets in LARGE, (large print program for Macintosh computers), inTouch, (a program interfacing the OPTACON and Macintosh for tactile output), and outSpoken, (a speech program for the Macintosh).
Better Hearing Institute
Hearing Helpline
515 King Street, Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703)684-3391
http://www.betterhearing.org/
This Organization offers a variety of services to people who are developmentally disabled and hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
Illinois Early Childhood Intervention Clearinghouse
http://www.eiclearinghouse.org/
830 S. Spring
Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 785-1364
This organization provides library and information services to parents, families, providers, professionals, educators, policymakers, students, and researchers. Web page has links and bibliographies.
Black Deaf Advocates
(Windy City Chapter)
P.O. Box 5217
Chicago, IL 60680
(312) 374-1393, TDD (312) 374-1393
Organization offers a variety of services including information and referral.
Blazie Engineering
105 E. Jarrettsville Rd.
Forest Hill MD 21050 (410) 893-9333
Markets Braille'n Speak, (small Braille computer notetaker), Personal Touch, (small computer notetaker with 20-cell Braille display and keyboard), Braille Blazer, (small Braille embosser with speech output).
Blinded Veterans Association - Illinois Regional Group
536 S. Clark St Room 186
Chicago, IL 60655
(312) 353-1740
Offers information and referral to blinded veterans and promotes public education.
Blind Services Association
22 W. Monroe 11th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 236-0808
Offers reading and tape recording service for college students and adults, scholarship assistance, glasses to financially disadvantaged, special programs, referral service, social and cultural activities
Blind-Upshaw INST
16625 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-3900
Agency offers a variety of services/devices available, including print, cassette and filmstrip materials to legally blind, and computer based education programs and computer bulletin board system with interest groups in low vision, diabetes and other areas of interest to the blind and visually impaired.
Blue Ridge Radio Players Audio Dramas
P.O. Box 933
Hendersonville, NC 28793-0933
(704) 692-0621
Books Aloud Inc .
booksaloud@juno.com
PO Box 5731 .
San Jose, California 95150-5731 .
408-277-4878
Books Aloud is an established not-for-profit organization that records books into audio format for those unable to read by conventional means. Books Aloud has been headquarted in Silicon Valley for more than thirty years.
Bottomless Closet
http://www.bottomlesscloset.org/
445 North Wells, Suite 301
Chicago, Illinois 60610
312-527-9664
Braille Bible Foundation
P.O. Box 948307
Maitland, Fl. 52794-8307
(407) 834-3628
1 (800) 766-9080
Braille Circulating Library
2700 Stuart Ave. Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 359-3743
Distributes Braille, large print and recorded books on free loan.
Braille Inc.
65 Town Hall Sq
Falmouth, MA 02540 (508) 540-0800
Offers professional Braille transcription service including literary, math, Braille music, vocational material and technical reference material. Publishes "Braille Tales, selection of current popular literature
Braille Institute, Inc.
http://www.brailleinstitute.org/
741 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 663-1111 Fax: (323) 663-0867
Distributes Braille calendar, publishes "The Braille Mirror" newsletter and "Expectations" (anthology of children's literature) and operates a Braille, large print and recording lending library. Also has an extensive demonstration center of computers and computer access devices for blind and visually impaired.
Braille International Inc.
http://www.brailleintl.org/
3290 S.E. Slater St. Stuart, FL 33497
(772) 286-8366 Fax: (772) 286-8909
Manufactures a variety of computer equipment with Braille printout capabilities. Formerly Triformation Braille Services, Inc.
Braille Transcribers Club of Illinois
7240 N. Overhill Ave.
Chicago, IL 60648 (312) 774-6638
Transcribes inkprint material into Braille at the cost of supplies. Can handle materials in Spanish, French and German, but will not do music or math.
Glen Brown and Associates
8 Tami Court
Bloomington, IL 61701
(800) 827-1237, or (309) 827-5450
Markets a variety of adaptive products, including Artic Technologies, Brytech Sensory 6 mobility device, Coburn Optical Industries, Optelec, Southwestern Bell, Transceptor Technologies, Visionware Products, and Xerox Kurzweil Personal Reader.
Mary Bryant Home Association
2960 Stanton Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-1911
Agency offers residential facility for Illinois people who are visually impaired. Provides professional administrative staff, private room, meals, assistance with personal affairs, consultation, transportation to appointments, etc.
Canadian Hearing Society
271 Spadina Road,
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2V3
TTY: (416) 964-0023 Voice: (416) 928-2500 Fax: (416) 928-2506
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including warning/alert systems.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
1929 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M4G 3E8
416-486-2500
fax 416-480-7677
Branch office where adaptive computer products are demonstrated and distributed
Canon USA Inc.
One Canon Plaza
Lake Success, NY 11042 (516) 328-5000
http://www.usa.canon.com
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including communication devices.
"Caption" National Captioning Institute
1900 Gallows Road, Suite 3000,
Vienna VA 22182
(703) 917-7600, Fax: (703) 917-9853
Offers print newsletter.
Captioned Films/videos for the Deaf Modem Talking Pictures
5000 Park Street North St.
Petersburg, FL 33709
(800) 237-6213, TDD (800) 237-6213
Markets adaptive equipment for persons with hearing/vision impairments, including captioned films and videos for the deaf.
Carroll Center for the Blind
770 Centre St.
Newton, MA 02158 (617) 969-6200
Offers services for legally blind in residential facility including computer training. Publishes "Aids and Appliances Review quarterly.
Catholic Charities
http://www.catholiccharities.net/
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
126 North Desplaines Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661 (312) 655-7000
Itinerant teachers provide special training, academic assistance, and special materials and arrange for mobility training for visually impaired students attending Catholic schools in the Chicago Archdiocese
Alton Catholic Charities
735 Park Drive
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-0634
Fax: (618) 462-3209
Mr. Rob Otrembiak/Diocesan Director
Catholic Charities of Southern Illinois
2620 Lebanon Ave
Belleville, IL 62221-3233
Phone: (618) 235-9601
Fax: (618) 212-0012
Decatur Catholic Charites
247 West Prairie
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 428-3458
Fax: (217) 428-4415
Catholic Charities of Joliet
Ms. Kathleen McGowan
Executive Director
Catholic Charities
203 N Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60432-4006
Phone: (815) 723-3405
Fax: (815) 723-3452
Catholic Charities
26 W. St. Charles
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 495-8008
Catholic Charities
657 E. Court St.
Kankakee, IL 60901 (815) 933-7791
Offers emergency assistance, family and individual counseling, and various services for the aged
Catholic Charities of Lake County
1 N. Genesee St.
Waukegan, IL 60085 (708) 249-3500
Offers information about services and referrals though telephone call or walk in.
Catholic Office of the Deaf
P.O. Box 1979 Chicago, IL 60690
(312) 751-8370, TDD (312) 751-8370
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
National office:
http://www.ncod.org/
NCOD
7202 Buchanan Street
Lanover Hills, Md 20784-2236
Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood
http://www.wiu.edu/thecenter/
Western Illinois University
27 Horrabin Hall
Macomb, IL 61455
309-298-1634 ext.250
309-298-2305 fax
L-Robinson1@wiu.edu
Center is a group of state-funded and federally funded grants to provide training and assistance to educators and families of young children with disabilities. Most of our federally funded projects focus on the use of assistive technology used by children and families. Our services include training, consultation, and products - videotapes, software, curricula, and online workshops.
Center for Sight and Hearing Impaired
625 Adams St.
Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 965-4454
Offers a wide variety of services for visually impaired, hearing impaired and senior citizens living in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, including low vision services, rehabilitation, social services, employment, health, recreation, equipment and appliances and information and referral. Formerly the Winnebago Center for the Blind.
The Center for the Rehabilitation and Training of the Disabled
6610 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60626 (312) 973-7900
(312) 929-8200 Info and referral
Vocational rehabilitation, teaches activities of socialization, social services, speech, vocational transitional employment into industry and residential facility, which accepts blind. Must be 16 years.
Center for Visual Rehabilitation
219 E. Cole Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-7115
Offers low vision evaluations, counseling, and teaching services.
Center On Deafness
1726 Greenwood Road
Glenview, IL 60025
847-724-5946
Center provides services to persons who are deaf.
Central Illinois Center for Independent Living (CICIL)
http://www.cicil.org/main.htm
614 W. Glen
Peoria, IL 61614
Toll free: (877) 501-9808
(309) 682-3500, TDD (309) 682-3567
Offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, vocational training, counseling. Center for Independent Living. (CIL)
Chicago LDA, Inc.
http://www.ldanatl.org/
3400 W. 111th Street, PMB 215
Chicago, IL 60655
Email: mailto:will2211@aol.com
Learning Disabilities Association-Illinois (708) 430-7532
(LDA is a non-profit organization of volunteers including individuals with learning disabilities, their families and professionals. LDA is dedicated to identifying causes and promoting prevention of learning disabilities and to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging effective identification and intervention, fostering research, and protecting their rights under the law. LDA seeks to accomplish this through awareness, advocacy, empowerment, education, service and collaborative efforts
Chicago Club of the Deaf
4221 West Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60640
TDD (312) 545-2669
This is an organization offering a variety of services including information and referral.
Chicago Dept. on Aging, Southwest Center Information & Referral Center
6117 S. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60629
(312) 747-0440
This group offers information and referral services for southwestern Chicago residents at least 60 years of age.
Chicago Hearing Society
http://www.chicagohearingsociety.org/
2001 N. Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-9121, TDD (773) 248-9174
Fax: (773) 2489176
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
Chicago Housing Authority
http://www.thecha.org/
626 W. Jackson St. Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 742-8500
CHA offers low-income housing for the elderly and handicapped.
Chicago Lighthouse for Persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired
1850 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 666-1331, TDD (312) 666-8874
Offers various services for the blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, and multiple handicapped (with visual impairment being one of the handicaps.) Includes social services, rehabilitation, education, employment, job placement, equipment and appliance, low vision, recreation, computer evaluation and training, and health services. Also offers organization called the Club of Blind and Deaf Adults, (LeCOBDA).
Chicagoland Radio Information Services, Inc. (CRIS Radio)
77 E. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 541-8400
24 hour, 7 day radio reading service which broadcasts daily newspaper, best selling books, talk shows and interviews on topics concerning the visually impaired and physically handicapped covering 65 mile radius of Chicago. Special receiver needed.
NATIONAL:
Telecommunications Club of the Deaf
National group
http://www.tdi-online.org/tdi/organization.asp
Midwest Region, Ms. Ellen Roth
2517 W Ainslie St
Chicago, IL 60625-2617
773-784-5928 (home TTY) 312-814-3040 (work TTY)
773-784-5928 (Fax)
Children of Deaf Adults, (CODA)
P.O. Box 41043
Chicago, IL 60641
P.O. Box 30715
Santa Barbara, CA 93130 (805) 682-0997
Organization offers a variety of services including information and referral.
Choice Magazine
Listening Dept. LC P.O. Box 10
Port Washington, NY 10050
(516) 883-8280
Free bi-monthly collection of articles from over 100 contemporary periodicals available on 8-rpm phonograph, playable on talking book machines.
Bridge Christian Education for the Blind
http://www.bcebonline.com/aboutus.html
P.O. Box 6399
Fort Worth, TX 76115
(817) 920-0444 Fax: (817) 292-7918
Offers free religious material on cassette and sells Braille religious material including hymnals.
Christian Mission for the Blind
5354 Boy Scout Rd.
Lawrence, IN 46226 (317) 549-2386
Offers religious materials on tape, disc, large print and Braille.
Christian Record Services, Inc.
http://www.christianrecord.com/site/index
4444 S. 52nd St.
Lincoln, NE68506 (402) 488-0981 Roy Victor Berg
124 W. Meek St. Abington, IL 61410 (309) 462-5723
Offers lending library, summer camp, and Dist. Reps. make personal visitations to the blind and visually handicapped.
Christian Services for the Blind
Box 26 1124 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(818) 799-3935
Publishes free non-denominational literature in Braille.
Cincinnati Association for the Blind
http://www.cincyblind.org/index.html
2045 Gilbert Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 487-4233
Offers computer training for blind and visually impaired persons.
Cincinnati Association for the Blind
http://www.cincyblind.org/
2045 Gilbert
Cincinnati, OhioG 45202
(531) 221-8558
toll-free 1 (888) 687-3935
TheAssociation's purpose isto help each person develop a level of independence and self-sufficency toreach his own potential.
Citizens Information Services
332 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-4636
City of Chicago Dept. on Aging
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalEntityHomeAction.do?entityName=Senior+Services&entityNameEnumValue=1
30 N. LaSalle
Suite 2320
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Telephone:(312) 744-5770
Facsimile:(312) 742-0699
TTY: (312) 744-6777
Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD)
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalEntityHomeAction.do?entityName=Disabilities&entityNameEnumValue=11
121 North LaSalle St.
Room 1104
Chicago, Illinois 60602
(312) 744-7050 phone
(312) 744-3314 fax
(312) 744-4964 TTY
Commissioner's Office
121 North LaSalle St.
Room 1104
Chicago, Illinois 60602
(312) 744-7209 phone
Information and referral service for the elderly and disabled persons living in Chicago, including home delivered meals, in-home services, transportation, legal services, counseling, employment, senior clubs, RTA special user travel card.
Cleveland Society for the Blind
STORER Center
1909 E. 101 St. Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 791-8118
Offers a variety of services. STORER center offers computer demonstration, evaluation and training.
Closing the Gap
Microcomputer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation
526 Main Street o PO Box 68 o Henderson, Minnesota 56044
Telephone: (507) 248-3294
Fax: (507) 248-3810
Offers a newspaper about computer access for disabled computer users and professionals in the field and sponsors a large annual conference on access technology for the disabled, around Oct 21 - 23 at the Radisson South Hotel and Hotel Sofitel.
Clovernook Center
http://www.clovernook.org/
7000 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 522-3860
(513) 728-3946 fax
Center offers personal adjustment rehabilitation, sheltered workshop employment and residential services to blind and deaf-blind persons. Braille transcription service. Also offers Tactic, a Braille quarterly magazine addressing issues related to computer access technology for the blind.
Clearinghouse on the Handicapped ERIC
ERIC/EECE is funded by the U.S. Department of Education
and is located at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Children's Research Center; 51 Gerty Drive; Champaign, IL 61820-7469
Phone: 217/333-1386 or 800/583-4135; Fax: 217/333-3767
ERIC/EECE Web Address: http://ericeece.org
ERIC clearinghouses select documents and journal articles for the ERIC database, the world's most frequently used collection of information on education. Clearinghouses also publish Digests and books, answer questions, and disseminate information on the Internet
Cleveland Society for the Blind
1909 East 101st Street
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 791-8118
The Society provides services to those who are blind to help them become more independent.
Client Assistance Program Hotline
1-800 641-3929
CNIB, Deaf-Blind Services
1929 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ONT M46-3E8
Markets adaptive equipment for persons with hearing/vision impairments, including signal device for typewriter.
Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities
300 E Monroe, Suite100, Springfield, IL 62701
In Illinois 217-522-7016 (V/TDD)
(800) 433-8848 (V/TDD); Fax: (217) 522-7024
Website: ccdionline.org
E-mail Address: ccdi@ccdionline.org
Springfield, IL 62794
Organization offers a variety of services including information and referral.
Website has contact info for local chapters.
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
1120 20th Street, NW
Suite 750 South
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 454-6400
Toll Free: (877) 324-5252
Facsimile: (202) 454-6401
Offers a variety of services including computer instruction for the visually impaired.
Computer Discourse, Ltd.
1008 Kinloch Lane
North Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V7G 1V8
(604) 929-8886
Markets Lyon Large Print, (a screen magnification program for IBM compatible computers).
Canine Companions for Independence
Chicago Satellite Office
PO Box 41
Woodstock, IL 60098
0ffers a Hearing Dog training program for persons who are Deaf, which may be of interest to persons who are hearing/vision, impaired.
Community Crisis Center
P.O. Box 1390
Elgin, IL 60121
(708) 697-2380, TDD (708) 742-4057
Operates a 24-hour crisis center for victims of domestic violence. Services, including information and referral, are free and confidential to local area residents.
Community Rehabilitation Center
2300 N. 12th
Quincy, IL 62301 (217) 224-2194
Offers evaluation, counseling, work adjustment and training, and extended employment for residents of Adams and Pike counties, 16 years and older.
Community Workshop and Training Center, Inc.
3215 N. University
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 686-3301
Offers vocational evaluation, work adjustment, vocational training, sheltered workshop, Community placement and follow-up, daily living and personal development training to Peoria residents 16 years and older.
Comp-Unique
5240 West Waveland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
Offers adaptive computer evaluation and training services. Formerly with the Guild.
Computer Center for the Visually Impaired
Baruch College
17 Lexington Ave, Box 515
New York, NY 10010
(212) 447-3070
Offers computer literacy, programming, and data processing training. Braille production facility, information exchange and dissemination.
Computer Center for the Visually Impaired
Lighthouse of Houston
P.O. Box 130435 Houston, TX 77219
(713) 527-9561
Offers a variety of services including computer training of the visually impaired.
Computerized Books for the Blind
University of Montana
33 Corbin Hall
Missoula, MT 59812 (406) 243-5481
Group is a membership organization, which produces many computer manuals on computer disks. Disk formats include IBM, Apple and VersaBraille
Comtek
http://www.comtek.com/index.html
357 West 2700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 466-3463
Fax: (801) 484-6906 / Toll Free: (800) 496-3463
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including group and personal communication systems.
Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf
http://www.ceasd.org/
P. O. Box 1778 St.
Augustine, FL 32085-1778 ·
904-810-5200 · 904-810-5525 (fax)
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
Council of American Instructors of the Deaf, (CAID)
Email: caid@swbell.net
P.O. Box 377
Bedford, TX 76095-0377
(817) 354-8414 V/TTY
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
Cornerstone Services
134 E. Van Buren
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3627
Agency is a Rehabilitation facility and sheltered workshop for Will County Residents.
Council of Citizens with Low Vision
c/o American Council of the Blind
1155 15th St. N.W.
Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
202-467-5081
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation
Suite 330 4733 Bethesda Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-8414 Fax (301) 654-5542
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
Council for Disability Rights
http://www.disabilityrights.org/lnewstoc.htm
205 W. Randolph Suite 1605
Chicago, IL. 60606
(312) 444-9484; TDD (313) 444-1967; Fax (312) 444-1977
This Organization offers a variety of services including information and referral and "CDR Newsletter".
The Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org/
1110 North Glebe Road
Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-5704
Toll-free: 1-888-CEC-SPED
Local: 703-620-3660
TTY: (text only) 866-915-5000
Fax: 703-264-9494
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
Countryside Association for the Handicapped
21154 W. Shirley Road
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-8855
Facility programs for adults in Lake County and Northern Cook County.
Creative Switch Industries
P.O. Box 5256
Des Moines, IA 50306
(515) 287-5748
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including switches.
Crestwood Communication Aids Company
6625 N. Sidney Place
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 352-5678
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including communication aids.
Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, (CCRC)
4800 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78756
(512) -3770500
1-(800) 252-5204
Agency provides Residential rehabilitation center that houses a computer demonstration and training center.
Cross Educational Software
P.O. Box 1536
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-8921
Markets Talking Writer, (speech output/large print word processor), and other computer software that works with speech.
Danavox, Inc.
5600 Rowland Rd., Suite 275
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(800) 326-2569
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including phone amplifiers.
DB-LINK
http://www.tr.wou.edu/dblink/
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, OR 97361
Voice: 800.438.9376
TTY: 800.854.7013
dblink@tr.wou.edu
DB-LINK is a federally funded information and referral service that identifies, coordinates, and disseminates (at no cost) information related to children and youth who are deaf-blind (ages 0 to 21 years). Five organizations have pooled their expertise into a consortium-based clearinghouse
Deaf Factory Store
6100 Westchester Park Drive Suite T-2
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 244-8429, TDD (301) 244-8429
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including consumer products.
Deaf Life Press
c/o MSM Productions, Ltd.
P.O. Box 23380
Rochester, New York 14692-3380
Offers newsletter/magazine.
Deaf Products
P.O. Box 2256
Costa Mesa, CA 92628 (714) 549-5123
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments.
Descriptive Video Service
WGBH
125 Western Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02134
617-300-2000 phone
617-300-1026 fax
Station provides Descriptive Videos.
Dialogue Information Service F/T Visually Impaired
Blindskills Inc
700 Church Street Southeast
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-0178
Blindskills has assumed control of Dialogue, which went out of business. Dialogue was a quarterly magazine for the blind, published as "Where Do I Go From Here?"
Digital Equipment Corporation
1 Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-692-7600
Markets DECTALK, (a computer speech output device with several voices, speech rates and intonations).
Digitext
2001 Forest Park Blvd
Dallas TX 75275
Phone: (214) 555-5555
Fax: (214)555-5556
Markets Digitext, an alternative keyboard/translator for high speed data entry based upon shorthand concepts which will run on IBM compatible computers and work with most Braille, speech and large print access.
Directory of Health Related Organizations
http://www.sunzeri.com/hro_directory.htm
Medical Information Unlimited
2251 Heather Lane
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Phone: 541-267-2205
FAX: 1-541-267-4872
MIU has developed an extensive directory of health related organizations. We provide their phone numbers -- toll free numbers if available -- and Internet addresses if they have web sites. We hope that this contact information will be of value to you.
Disability Innovations
715 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
708-848-4822
Disability Rights Center
http://www.rochestercdr.org/
412 State Street
Rochester, New York 14608
Phone: (585) 546-7510 V/TDD
TDD: (585) 546-7510 TDD
Fax: (585) 546-5643
The Center for Disability Rights is a unique fusion of advocacy and supportive services. In 1998, the National Council recognized the Center as an Independent Living Center on Independent Living.
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans Administration Regional Headquarters
536 S. Clark Street - Room 494
Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 353-3960
Manages veteran's file claims, benefits and assists them in receiving medical care.
Designs for Change
Designs for Change
29 East Madison Suite 950
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 236-7252 (312) 236-7927 Fax (312) 236-7944 TTY
Designs for Change (DFC) is a 25-year-old, multi-racial, educational research and reform organization. Our basic mission is to serve as a catalyst for major improvements in the public schools serving the 50 largest cities in the country, with a particular emphasis on Chicago. Designs for Change is unique in the nation in combining high-quality applied research and policy analysis with direct involvement in aiding reform.
Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services
University of Illinois
1207 S.Oak
Champaign, Il. 61820
(217) 333-1970
the mision of DRES is to serve as the designated office of the University that coordinates services for students with disabilities.
Division of Special Care of Children, (DSCC)
Quantum Centre
421 South Grand West
2nd Floor
Springfield, IL 62704-3769
Phone : 217-524-2000
TDD : 217-524-2011
FAX : 217-524-2020
800-946-8468
Offers a variety of services to eligible children, including diagnosis and treatment physician approval provision of braces, hearing aids, and other special equipment and services.
Dogs for the Deaf, Inc
http://www.dogsforthedeaf.org/
10175 Wheeler Rd.
Central Point, OR 97502
Voice/TDD 541-826-9220
Fax 541-826-6696
Offers a Hearing Dog training program for persons who are Deaf. This may be of interest to persons who are hearing/vision impaired.
Don Johnston Developmental Equipment, Inc.
http://www.donjohnston.com/
26799 West Commerce Drive
Volo, IL 60073
800.999.4660- USA & CANADA
847.740.0749- USA & GLOBAL
847.740.7326- USA, FAX
Markets a large variety of adaptive equipment including Adaptive Firmware card for Apple 11 series computers, providing alternatives to keyboard input.
Donka, Inc.
http://www.donkainc.org/
400 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 665-8169; Fax: (630) 665-1669
Offers computer training for residents of DuPage County who have a disability.
Dragon Systems, Inc.
52 3rd Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
(617) 965-5200
FAX (617) 527-0372
Develops and markets accessible computer hardware and software including the Dragon Dictate voice recognition system for computers.
Dunamis
3545 Cruse Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(800) 828-2443, or 770-279-1144
Markets the Power Pad and Power Pad software for the Apple, IBM and Commodore computers. (See Raised Dot Computing for software to use this device for Braille output of graphics.
DuPage Center for Independent Living, (DCIL)
http://www.glen-ellyn.com/dcil/
739 Roosevelt Road
Building 8, Suite 109
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Voice, TTY: 630/469-2300
FAX: 630/469-2606
email: dcil@mcs.com
Offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, counseling, etc.
DuPage County. Health Dept.
I 11 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-682-7400 - General info
Agency offers a variety of free health services to residents of DuPage County.
Duxbury Systems, Inc.
http://www.duxburysystems.com/
270 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
978-692-3000
Markets the Duxbury Braille translation program for IBM, Macintosh and DEC computers.
Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)
http://www.eric.ed.gov/
2277 Research Boulevard, 6M
Rockville, MD 20850
Toll Free: (800) LET-ERIC (538-3742)
Phone: (301) 519-5157
Fax: (301) 519-6760
E-mail: accesseric@accesseric.org
ERIC is a national information system funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to provide access to education literature and resources.
ELIM Christian School
13020 South Central Avenue
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
Under the auspices of Reformed Churches of America, this school offers education for the deaf , blind and physically handicapped.
Educational Tape Recording for the Blind
3915 West 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60655
773) 445-3533
For of membership fee of $100.00 a year ETRB record tapes. They record tapes pretty quickly, like they can record 3 or 4 cassettes within a couple weeks.
East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
http://www.eciaaa.org/
1003 Maple Hill Road
Bloomington, IL 61704-9327
(309) 829-2065 or (800) 888-4456 E-Mail: aginginfo@eciaaa.org
The Agency provides Information and referral services for residents of 16 county east central Illinois.
Malcolm Eaton Enterprises
http://www.malcolmeaton.org/
570 W. Lamm Rd. Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-7181
Offers variety of services for residents of Stephenson County, including, day care, homebound, information, referral, vocational, sheltered workshop, and summer camp.
Electronic University Network
245 N. Point St. Suite 409
San Francisco, CA 94133
(800) 225-3276
A school offering courses for adults and children covering a wide variety of topics, accessed through one's own computer.
Elm City Center
http://elmcity.org/elm city/ecc_info.htm
1314 W. Walnut
Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 245-9504
Variety of rehabilitation and residential services, ages 16 and older.
El Valor Corporation
1850 West 21st St. Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 666-4511
This group offers computer-training programs and sponsors the "Program Able" computer training program.
Enabling Technologies
http://www.brailler.com/
E-mail: enabling@brailler.com
1601 Northeast Braille Place
Jensen Beach, Florida 34957 USA
Phone: (772) 225 DOTS (3687)
Fax: (772) 225 FAXX (3299)
Phone toll free in continental USA: (800) 777 DOTS
Fax toll free in continental USA: (800) 950 DOTS
Markets Romeo, Marathon and the Braille Bookmaker personal and high speed computer Braille embossers.
Epilepsy Foundation-Chicago Chapter
20 E. Jackson Blvd., 13th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 939-8622
Epilepsy Foundation North Central II
4230 Greenfield Lane
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156 Ph: (847)669-4739
Epilepsy Foundation of Southwestern Illinois
1931 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 236-2181
Counseling, self-help and other varied services, consult telephone directory for other state locations.
Epilepsy Association of Rock River Valley, Inc
321 W. State St., Suite 208
Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 964-2689
Counseling, self-help and other varied services, consult telephone directory, for other state locations.
Equip for Equality
Equip For Equality - Disability Rights Advocacy, Law, Public Policy, Resources & Directory
20 N. Michigan, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 341-0022 Se Habla Espanol
(800) 537-2632 (Voice)
(800) 610-2779 (TTY)
(312) 341-0295 (Fax)
Equip for Equality's mission is to advance the human and civil rights of people with physical & mental disabilities in Illinois. It is the only comprehensive statewide advocacy organization providing self-advocacy assistance, legal services, education, public policy advocacy and systems monitoring. Equip for Equality is the private, not-for-profit entity designated by the Governor to implement the federal protection and advocacy system. Equip for Equality has broad statutory power to enforce the rights of the people with physical and mental disabilities, including developmental disabilities and mental illness
Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc.
http://www.eschenbach.com/
904 Ethan Allen Hwy
Ridgefield, CT 06877 (203) 438-7471
FAX (203) 431-4718
Distributes the coinDlete line of Eschenbach optical products, including magnifiers, etc.
Evanston Special Recreation Programs
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 448-8045
This group offers various recreation programs for disabled residents of Evanston, ages 3 and older.
Eye Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc,
211 S. Montclaire St., Bakersfield, Ca 93305-3165
(661) 831-1333 Fax (831-0681 1-800 -393-3641
Gives aid to the blind and sponsors dog guides for the blind.
Eye of the Pacific Guide Dogs and Mobility Services, Inc.
747 Amana Street Number 407
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Phone: (808) 941-1088
Offers Dog Guide training for eligible legally blind residents of the Pacific region.
Family Resource Services on Disabilities
National Parent Information Center
20 E. Jackson Blvd, Room 300 Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-3513, TDD (312) 939-3513
Organization offering a variety of services including information, referral services and "CCHC newsletter.
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
http://www.frcd.org/
20 E. Jackson Blvd., Rm. 300
Chicago, Il 60604
(312) 939-7297
Provides information, publications and referral about programs in education, tax deduction, Social Security, etc.
Fight for Sight, Inc.
381 Pak Ave. South #809
New York, N.Y. 10016
(212) 679-6060
Funds eye disease research through grants and fellowships, referral service.
FISH
695 N. Kellogg Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-7807
Agency offers emergency food, shelter transportation, and referral services to residents of Galesburg and surrounding communities. Consult phone directory for other locations in state.
Fishburne Enterprises, Inc.
221 N. Gordon Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27104
(919) 765-2928
Provides all necessary equipment for learning, making and using the Fishburne Alphabet, designed for the blind that cannot use Braille.
Fox River Valley Center for Independent Living (FRVCIL)
730 B. West Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(708) 695-5818, TDD (708) 695-5818 Fax (708) 695-5892
Offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, counseling, etc.
Fox Valley Older Adult Services
340 W. Church
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9404
Information and referral services in Kendall, Southern DeKalb and Northern LaSalle counties
Fox Valley Special Recreation Assoc
http://www.fvsra.org/
1 N. Lincolnway
North Aurora, IL 60542
(603) 896-6066 Fax (603) 896-6047
Association provides a variety of recreational services for area residents.
Freedom Scientific formerly Henter-Joyce Inc.
Blind/Low Vision Group
and Corporate Offices
11800 31st Court North
St. Petersburg, FL 33716-1805
Sales & Information Phone: 1-800-444-4443 (within US)
Sales & Information Phone: 1-727-803-8000 (worldwide)
Fax: 1-727-803-8001
Markets JAWS, (Job Access With Speech, a computer speech access program for IBM compatibles), JAWS Formwriter, (IBM compatible program designed to allow blind persons to complete and print out forms) and distributes many speech products and accessible computer systems.
Ottawa Friendship Facilities
http://www.ottawafriendship.com/facilities.html
1718 N 2525 Rd
P. 0. Box 2190 Ottawa, Il 61350
(815) 434-0737 fax: 815-434-0493
email: friends@udnet.net
Sheltered workshop for mentally and physically handicapped.
Fulton County Elderly Nutrition Project
Y.W.C.A.
111 N. Ave A
Canton, IL 61520 (309) 647-9006
Agency offers a variety of services for county residents over 60 years of age.
Futures Unlimited, Inc.
210 E. Torrance Avenue Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6061
Agency offers a variety of services for Livingston County residents, including Vocational Rehabilitation center, Adult Day care, Birth to 3 Program
Galesburg, City of, Human Services Dept.
150 E. Simmons
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-4181 ext. 286
Agency has directory, information and referral for residents of Galesburg and Knox County.
Gallaudent University
http://www.gallaudet.edu/
Department of Audiology
Assistive Devices Center Mary Thomberry Building
800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5000, TDD (202) 651-5000
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments.
Garfield Park Conservatory
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/index.html
300 N. Central Park Blvd. Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 638-1766 to schedule a tour
Garden for the Blind and narrated tours of conservatory.
Gateway Services
406 S. Gosse
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-4548
Center which offers developmental training and activities of daily living programs for residents of Bureau, Putnam or Marshall counties.
Glaucoma Research Foundation
http://www.glaucoma.org/
490 Post Street, Ste. 1427
San Francisco, CA 94102
toll-free (800) 826-6693
(415) 986-3162
Fax: (415) 986-3763
The Glaucoma Research Foundation's (GRF) mission is to preserve the sight and independence of individuals with glaucoma through research and education with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. It is a pleasure to work with the GRF to achieve these goals.
Golden Circle Activity Center
P.O. Box 178
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2501
Program offers information and referral services.
Gold Plate Program of Perry County
721 N. Hickory Street
DuQuoin, IL 62832 (618) 542-3511
Program offers information, referral and other services.
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois, Inc.
http://www.goodwill.org/
1907 Kishwaukee Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: (815) 965-3795
Fax: (815) 965-7087
Provides vocational evaluation, work adjustment counseling, occupational skills training and job placement for disabled of metropolitan Chicago.
Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries, Inc.
800 North 10th Street
Springfield, IL 62791
Phone: (217) 789-0400
Fax: (217) 789-7239
Agency offers a variety of services including work evaluation and training for residents of Sangamon and Menard Counties.
Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois
2319 East War Memorial Drive
Peoria, IL 61614
Phone: (309) 682-1113
Fax: (309) 682-8353
Agency offers a variety of services for 18-year-old and older residents of Peoria area.
Governor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped
Mr. Bruce Moore, Liaison
Department of Rehabilitation Services
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph St., Suite 8-100
Chicago, Ill. 60601
Phone: (312) 814-5081
TTY: (312) 814-5000
Fax: (312) 814-5849
Ray Graham Assn. For The Handicapped
http://www.ray-graham.org/
2801 Finley Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630.620.2222 Fax: 630.628.2350
Variety of services including diagnostic, training, placement and recreation for DuPage County residents 16 years and older.
Grasmere Residential Home, Inc.
4621 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 334-6601
Home provides a variety of services including residential, medical, vocational, rehabilitation for Chicago Public Aid recipients.
Great Lakes ADA and Accessible IT Center
1-800 949-4232
"Great Lakes Area Deaf-Blind Education News" Center for Special Needs Populations
Ohio State University
700 Ackerman Road, Suite 440
Columbus, OH 43202
Offers newsletter in print.
Greater Pittsburgh Guild for the Blind
311 Station Street
Bridgeville PA 15017
412-221-2200 v
412-257-8574 f
The Guild is a training center for the blind. Provides training for an independent living skills.
Grundy County Senior Services Council
680 S. Broadway
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2254
Council provides Information and referral for residents of Grundy County.
Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind, Inc.
http://www.guidedog.org/
Administrative Office and Training Center
371 E. Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, L.I. NY 11787
(516) 265-2121 1 800-548-4337
Foundation offers free, 26 day, residential dog guide training course for legally blind 16 years and older.
Guide Dogs For The Blind, Inc.
http://www.guidedogs.com/
National Office: P.O. Box 151200 o San Rafael, California 94915-1200
350 Los Ranchitos Road San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-4000, 1-800 295-4050
Group offers free, 28 day, dog guide training course for qualified blind persons.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Inc.
http://www.guiding-eyes.org/
611 Granite Springs Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-4024 800-942-0149
Dog Guide training for blind and visually impaired.
Guild For The Blind Catholic
http://www.guildfortheblind.org/
180 N. Michigan Avenue - Room 1700
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone 312-236-8569
Fax 312-236-8128
General e-mail info@guildfortheblind.org
Guild offers a variety of services include lending library, publications, self-help series, mobility and computer instruction, public awareness and education, and devices for sale.
Guild For the Blind Jewish
http://www.jgb.org/
15 West 65th Street
New York, N.Y. 10023
Phone: 212-769-6200
Phone: 800-284-4422
Fax: 212-769-6266
e-mail: info@jgb.org
GW Micro
http://www.gwmicro.com/
725 Airport North Office Park
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 489-3625 fax (260) 489-2603
Markets Vocal-Eyes, (a screen reader for MS DOS computer systems) and supports software created by Computer Aids Corporation, which is now out of business.
Hadley School For the Blind
http://www.hadley-school.org/
700 Elm Street
P.O. Box 299
Winnetka, IL 60093
Toll Free: (800) 323 - 4238 Phone: (847) 446 - 8111 Fax: (847) 446 - 9916
Accredited tuition free, Braille and cassette, home study courses in wide variety of topics, including computer training to legally blind persons. Worldwide eligibility with courses ranging from high school, college and enrichment selections. Also offers Braille Christmas cards.
Hammond World Atlas Corporation
http://www.hammondmap.com/
95 Progress St.
Union, NJ 07083
toll-free 800/526-4953 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm ET) or 908/206-1300
Publishes "The Large Type World Atlas."
Hancock County
Mental Health Center, Inc.
http://www.carthage.lib.il.us/community/health/mentalhealth/
607 Buchanan
Cartage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3176
Variety of services including diagnostics training counseling, recreation and day care for residents of Hancock County.
Handi-Harn System
http://www.handiham.org/
Courage Center
3915 Golden Valley Rd.
Golden Valley, MN 55422
(612) 588-0811
Organization of disabled amateur radio operators, offers assistance study guides, development and installation of special Ham radio equipment.
HARC Mercantile Limited
1111 West Centre Avenue
Portage, MI 49024
(269)324-0301
(800) 445-9968
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments.
Harris Communications
Hearing Ear Dog Programs
Susquehanna Service Dogs
Keystone Children and Family Services
3700 Vartan Way
Harrisburg PA 17110
717-671-7813
Email:nfierer@kss.org
Dogs for the Deaf
10175 Wheeler Road,
Central Point OR 97502
541-826-9220
Email: info@dogsforthedeaf.org
International Hearing Dog, Inc.
5901 East 89th Avenue
Henderson CO 80640
Canine Companions
Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
Protrain
1544 Avohill Rd, Vista, CA 92084
(760) 749-0897 or
Toll Free 1-877-BAD DOGS
Fax (760) 749-7154
E-mail: protrain@flash.net
KSDS, Inc.
124 West 7th
Washington, KS 66968
Phone: 785-325-2256
KSDS, Inc. (formerly known as Kansas Specialty Dog Service/Midwest Canine Assistance) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the training and placement of assistance dogs to individuals with disabilities. Dogs and training are provided at no cost to the individual. Located on US Highway 36 in Washington, KS. KSDS provides canine assistance in two areas of service.
Paws With a Cause
800-253-PAWS
Florida Dog Guides For The Deaf, Inc
P.O. Box 20662
Bradenton, Florida 34203-0662
TDD or Voice Phone 1 941 748 8245
Toll Free 1 800 520 4589
Fax 941 747 0969
Providing hearing/signal guide dogs to the deaf and hearing-impaired residents of Florida, at no cost to the recipients. A community resource and advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing. A non-profit group that relies on community support.
Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota, (HSDM)
2537 25th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-5986 (Voice)
(612) 729-5914 (TTY and Fax)
Email: info@hsdm.org
Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota is dedicated to helping Minnesotans who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or disabled to become more independent and self-confident by pairing them with specially trained assistance dogs. The program carefully selects homeless dogs, often from local animal shelters, and trains them during a training period that last four months for Hearing Dogs and six months or more for Service Dogs. The dog, professional training and interpreting services, obedience instruction, medical care, food and supplies are given to qualified applicants at no charge.
Carolina Canines for Service, Inc.
PO Box 12643
Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: (910) 362-8181
Fax: (910) 362-8184
Email: info@carolinacanines.org
National Education of Assistance Dog Service (NEADS)
P.O. Box 213
West Boylston, MA 01583
(Tele: (978) 422-9064 (Voice/TTY) Fax: (978) 422-3225
Offers a Hearing Dog training program for persons who are Deaf. This program may be of interest to persons who are hearing/vision impaired.
Helen Keller National Center
111 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point, NY 11050
(516) 944-8900, TDD (516) 944-8637, FAX (516) 944-7302
National training center for people who are deaf-blind, hearing/vision impaired. Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including communication and independent living devices.
Helen Keller National Center, Region 5 Office,
485 42nd Avenue, Suite #4, East Moline, IL 61244-4040
309) 755-0018 TTY (309) 755-0021 TTY (309) 755-0067 VOICE
Group provides local information; referral and evaluations for the Residential training school for persons who are deaf-blind or vision-hearing impaired age 18 and up.
Helen Keller National Center, Technical Assistance Center Project
(HKNC,TAC)
354 Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR 97361 (503) 838-8096
Dept. offers technical assistance to programs serving individuals, 16-25 with a hearing and vision impairment.
Help Line-United Way of Adams County
300 Civic Center Plaza
Suite 260
Quincy, IL 62301
voice: 217.222.5020
fax: 217.222.0911
info@unitedwayadamsco.org
Help line programs serves all age groups and disabilities in Adams County and surrounding areas.
Henderson County Health Dept.
http://www.hendcohealth.com/
208 West Elm· PO Box 220 · Gladstone, IL 61437
Main Office Phone: 309-627-2812
Agency offers vision screening, referral and follow-up to children and senior citizens in Henderson County.
Henry County. Senior Citizens
219 W. Second Street Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-8831
Agency provides information and referral for area residents.
Hexagon Products
P.O. Box 1295
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 692-3355
Markets BEDIT, BPOP and B-WARE, (inexpensive, shareware, large print programs for PC and MS DOS computers) and BIG, (inexpensive large character program designed to be used specifically with Lotus 123.)
Highland Park Senior Center
http://www.cityhpil.com/
54 Laurel
Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 432-4110
Center provides information and referral for area residents.
High Ridge Y.M.C.A Programs
180 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 300
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312/372-6600
Variety of recreation programs for area handicapped residents.
Hinsdale Hospital
120 N. Oak Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 856-7300
Hospital provides free outpatient glaucoma screening and physician referral.
Hooleon Company
http://www.hooleon.com/index.htm
417 Building A South 6th Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7515 fax (928) 634-4620
1-800-937-1337
Markets a variety of products including Touchdown Large Print, Alpha/Numeric Indicators and Home Row Indicators, (tactile identification markers.)
The Hope School
http://www.thehopeschool.org/
50 Hazel Lane
P.O. Box 5810
Springfield, IL 62705(217) 585-5437
Residential school for blind and multi-handicapped children, ages 2 - 18.
Horizon House of Illinois Valley, Inc.
2000 Plank Road
Peru, IL 61354 (815) 223-4582
Agency provides a variety of services including residential, workshop, education and referral for residents of local counties.
Horizons for the Blind
http://www.horizons-blind.org/
2 North Williams Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
mail@horizons-blind.org
(815) 444-8800
Group assists cultural agencies become more accessible through braille transcription, tactile maps, counseling, directory, pamphlets and resources also available.
Howe Press
http://www.perkins.org/perkins-museum/history/howepress.html
Perkins School for the Blind
175 N. Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02172
Fax 617-926-2027
Phone 617-924-3434
Company sells Perkins Brailler, Braille materials and other supplies.
HumanWare, Inc.
http://www.humanware.com/
Pulse Data HumanWare
175 Mason Circle
Concord, CA 94520
(800) 722-3393
Fax (925) 681-4630
Local Distributor:
Dominic Gagliano
1000 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 404
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 432-1147
Fax: (312) 226-6127
E-mail: dgagliano@humanware.com
Markets adaptive computers and equipment and mobility guides, including Keynote Series, (speech output laptop computers), Speakwriter, (speech output module for Brother typewriter), Ransley Braille Interface, (grade 2 translation hardware designed to be connected between computer and Braille embosser), Index Braille Embossers, Index Domino, (interpoint Braille embosser), Braille-N-Print Mark II, (modified Perkins Brailler allowing user to produce inkprint copy), Monbatten Brailler, KeyBraille, (20 or 40 cell Braille display and MS DOS computer interface), ALVA Braille Terminal, (80 cell, 8 dot Braille display) and Nomad Board (programmable touch pad used with tactile graphics).
Huge Print Press
http://www.hugeprint.com/home.htm
P.O. Box 15197
San Diego Ca 92175
1(800) 825-0057
Huge Print Press offers large print books in several points starting with 16 and all the way to 36 points. The cost depends on size.
IBM
IBM Accessibility Center
11400 Burnet Road
Austin, Texas 78758
800-426-4832
Offers general information and referral hotline service for disabled computer user's special needs, including how to get discounts on computer systems through designated Easter Seals Centers and markets IBM Screen Reader, (speech output access device for IBM computers)
Illinois Advocates for Persons with Deaf-Blindness
818 DuPage Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
((800) 771-1158
(847) 358-9522
TTY:(800) 771-1232
This Organization offers a variety of services including advocacy, information and referral.
Illinois Assistive Technology Project
http://www.iltech.org/
1 West Old State Capitol Plaza
Suite 100
Springfield, Illinois
62701
217-522-7985 voice 217-522-9966 TTY
217-522-8067 fax 800-852-5110 v/tty, IL only
Provides evaluations, recommendations and training in Assistive technology, including computer adaptations.
Illinois Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (ILTASH)
889 S. Lorraine
Wheaton, Il 60187
(708) 2936094
Organization offers a variety of services including information and referral.
Illinois Association of Ophthalmology
http://www.midwesteyemd.org/illinois/
Metro Square One - Suite 120
10 W. Phillip Rd.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1730
Toll Free: 800/838-3627
Fax: 847/680-1682
Offers low vision evaluations and training.
Illinois Association of the Deaf
http://www.iadeaf.org/
1302 W. Lafayette Jacksonville, IL 62650
This Organization offers a variety of services including publication, "Illinois State-Wide Bulletin".
Illinois Attorney General's Office
Disability Rights Bureau
http://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/disabilityrights.html
James R. Thompson Center-11th Fl.
100 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60604
312.814.5684 (voice)
312.814.3374 (TTY)
312.814.3212 (fax)
500 South 2nd St. Springfield, IL 62706
(217.785.5726 (Voice)
217.785.2771 (TTY)
217.557.5747 (fax)
Offers a variety of services including information and referral, enforcement of laws, drafting new legislation and cutting through red tape to find solutions.
SBC Center For The Disabled
212 W. Washington Ist Floor Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 244 4444, TDD (800) 972-9002
Offers special services, equipment, information and free operator assistance.
Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt (ICRE-Roosevelt)
(Formerly Illinois Children's School and Rehabilitation Center)
1950 W. Roosevelt
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1808;
TTY (312) 413-1775
Comprehensive free diagnostic services for persons with developmental disabilities including medical, psychological, educational, occupational and physical therapy evaluations. Also offers dental, ophthalmology, otolaryngological and orthopedic clinics.
Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Wood (ICRE-Wood)
(Formerly Illinois Visually Handicapped Institute, IVHI)
1151 S. Wood St.
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-3520, TTY (312) 996-1510
Residential or commuting facility provides training in ADL, mobility, rehabilitation, education, low vision, health and recreation to residents of Illinois age 17 and older.
Illinois College of Optometry
3241 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-1700 or 842-2441
Offers Low Vision evaluations, equipment, training and complete vision services.
Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
http://www.state.il.us/agency/icdd/
830 S. Spring
Springfield, IL 62704
(V/TDD) 217-782-9696
(FAX) 217-524-5339
100 W. Randolph, Suite 10-600
Chicago, IL 60601
(VOICE) 312-814-2080
(TDD) 312-814-7151
(FAX) 312-814-7141
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) is dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities through advocacy, systemic change and capacity building.
Illinois Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.illinoiscec.org/
Box 595
Waukegan Il 60079 (217) 782-6601
Organization offering a variety of services including information and referral.
Illinois Council of the Blind
P.O. Box 1336
Springfield, IL 62705
Organization offering a variety of services including publication "Illinois Braille Messenger".
Illinois Dept. of Healthcare and Family Services
http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/
406 E. Monroe
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 785-2509 TTY (217) 785-6605
Offers a variety of services including counseling, advocacy, homemaker, day care, adoption, foster home, independent living, etc. to abused, neglected or dependent children 0 - 21 years of age.
Illinois Dept. of Human Rights
http://www.state.il.us/dhr/
100 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 814-6200 (312) 263-1579 (TDD)
401 S. College
Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 785-5100 217) 785-5125 (TDD)
DHR is the Administrative law enforcement agency that receives, investigates and adjudicates allegations of employment discrimination.
Illinois Division Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (DMH/DD)
100 W. Randolph Suite 6 - 400 Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-2735, TDD (312) 814-4290
Stratton Building
401 S. Spring St. Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-7393, TDD (217) 782-2243
Division of Developmental Disabilities and Division of Mental Health. State offices that provide referral to area facilities including residential care, sheltered workshop, medical and recreational services, etc. Also funds many programs including Community Integrated Living Arrangements, (CILA).
Illinois Dept. of Public Aid, (DPA)
http://www.state.il.us/dpa/
624 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 793-4706
Prescott E. Bloom Building
201 S. Grand Avenue East Springfield, IL 62763 (800) 252-8635
(217) 524-7324, TDD (217) 782-0931
Variety of services to eligible persons including Food Stamps, Homemaker Service, financial and medical assistance, (MAG - Medical Assistance and Grant, MANG Medical Assistance No Grant), supplemental Aid to Aged, Blind and Disabled, (AABD). Consult phone directory under Illinois, State of ... for local office.
Illinois Dept. of Public Health, (DPH)
http://www.idph.state.il.us/
4500 S. 6th St. Rd.
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 786-6345, TDD (217) 786-6345
Offers a variety of services including vision and hearing screening programs, licensure of group and nursing homes, home nursing visitation, and hearing aid consumer protection program.
Illinois Depart of Human Services
Bureau of Blind Services, (BBS)
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32305
100 S Grand Ave E
Springfield, IL 62762 Phone: (217) 557-1601
TTY: (217) 557-2134
401 S Clinton St
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 793-2354
TTY: (312) 793-2354
Hotline: 1 800 843-6154 English or Español 1 800 447-6404 TTY
Offers training by Rehabilitation Instructor, Counselors and Orientation and Mobility Instructor, Community Services for the Visually Handicapped, (CSVH) to eligible residents of Illinois to assist in employment and/or independence in the home. Consult phone directory for closest local office.
Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/oasa/
100 S. Grand Ave
Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 524-4138
Offers information and referral to statewide network of community based programs.
Illinois Office of Rehabilitation Services, (ORS) Client Assistance Program, (CAP)
100 N. First, 1st Floor, West Springfield, IL: 62702
(800) 641-3929
Directly interacts and promotes communication between the disabled client and all concerned parties, to insure that the most complete and efficient services are provided by DORS.
Illinois Office of Rehabilitation Services, (ORS) Home Services Program
623 E. Adams Springfield, IL 62794
(217) 782-2722, TDD (217) 782-8611
Offers a variety of services to residents with a disability, age 59 or younger, including personal assistant, homemaker, adult day care, electronic home response, assistitive equipment. Financial means test.
Illinois Office of Rehabilitation Services, (ORS) Vocational Rehabilitation Services,
623 E. Adams Springfield, IL 62794
(1 800) 843-6154 English or Español 1 800 447-6404 TTY
The VR program is a federal/state program, which assists persons with mental or physical disabilities to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.
Illinois Department of Revenue
Circuit Breaker Section
P.O. Box 19003
Springfield, IL 62794
(800) 624-2459
Offers information and application for Circuit Breaker, (mortgage and rent relief) and Pharmacy Circuit Breaker.
Illinois Dept. of Transportation, (IDOT) Division of Public Transportation
310 S. Michigan Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 793-3507, FAX (312) 793-1251
The transportation Grant Program for the Elderly and Handicapped provides capital assistance grant funds for the purchase of vehicles to be used in transporting elderly and handicapped persons.
Illinois Department on Aging, (DoA)
421 E. Capitol Ave. #100
Springfield, IL 62701 (800) 252-8966
Offers a variety of services to senior citizens, 60 years or older, including Access Services, Community Services, In-Home Services, Services to Residents of Care Providing Facilities, Elderlink, Meals on Wheels, Community Care, and information and referral.
Illinois Eye Bank
800 South Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 431-3333
Provides information and referrals for transplants.
Illinois Growth Enterprises
6151 Montague Rd.
Rockford. IL 61102
(815) 962-8333
Agency offers vocational training and sheltered workshop to residents of Winnebago and Boone Counties, 16 years and older.
Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, (GAQ)
421 E. Capitol Avenue, Suite 205
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 785-1540, TDD (312) 793-5937
Offers the Office of State Guardian, (OSG) program that will assume guardianship of a disabled adult when alternatives have been exhausted and the Legal Advocacy Service, (LAS), which offers the person with a disability representation to enforce their legal rights.
Illinois-Iowa Center for Independent Living (IICIL)
1701 30th St.
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-0050, TDD (309) 793-0170
Offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, counseling, etc. Center for Independent Living. (CIL)
Illinois Issues
P.O. Box address:
HRB-10
University of Illinois at Springfield
P.O. Box 19243
Springfield, Illinois
62794-9243
Phone:(217)206-6084 Fax (217)206-7257
Illinois Issues magazine is dedicated to providing fresh, provocative analysis of public policy in Illinois. With a special focus on Illinois government and politics, the magazine pays close attention to current trends and legislative issues, and examines the state's quality of life.
Illinois Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, (IPCDD)
http://www.state.il.us/agency/icdd/
100 W. Randolph St. 10-600
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-2080 or (217) 782-9696, TDD (312) 814-7151
830 South Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 782-9696- TDD (312) 814-7151
Offers online newsletter
Development of the State Developmental Disabilities plan; Advocacy, public education, policy analysis, program evaluation, technical assistance, coordination of service efforts.
Illinois Radio Reader
59 E. Armory Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-6503
Broadcast readings of newspapers, magazines, books, and rehabilitation skills, shopping ads within 75-mile radius. Special receiver required.
Illinois Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, (IRID)
http://www.ilrid.org/
P.O. Box 8357
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-8357
Organization offers a variety of services including information and referral.
Illinois School for the Deaf, (ISD)
125 Webster Avenue
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650
V/TTY: 217-479-4200
FAX: 217-479-4209
ISD is a residential school for children age 4 - 21, with a hearing impairment.
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, (ISVI)
658 E. State St.
Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 245-4101
This agency offers a residential facility with complete academic program, mobility, ADL, Low Vision, computer training for state visually impaired and deaf-blind, K - 12.
Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness
407 S. Dearborn, Room 1000
Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 922-8710
Society offers up-to-date medical information on all major eye diseases, free literature, films, funds research, operates Illinois Eye Bank for Corneal transplants.
Illinois Speech Language Hearing Association
230 East Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Organization offers a variety of services including information and referral.
Illinois State Board of Education, (ISBE) Department of Special Education, (Spec. Ed.)
100 N. First St.
Springfield, IL 62777
(217) 782-5589, TDD (217) 782-1900
Provides programmatic and administrative leadership to local school districts and joint agreements to insure appropriate referral, identification and provision of a free appropriate public education, in the least restrictive environment to all handicapped children and youth. Coordinates, catalogues, orders, standardizes, produces and distributes specially adapted educational material needed by visually impaired children and adults enrolled in formal educational programs. Refer to phone book for closest office.
Illinois State Council on Developmental Disabilities
830 South Spring Street
Springfield IL 62704
(217) 782-9696
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) is dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities through advocacy, systemic change and capacity building.
Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/who_we_are/talking_book_and_braille_service/home.html
401 E. Washington Street
Springfield Illinois 62701
1-800-665-5576 option 5
TTD: 217-558-0906
FAX: 217-558-4723
Coordinates loan of talking book, Braille, and large print materials through local and sub regional state libraries.
ITAC
3001Montvale Dr. Suite D
Springfield Illinois
Voice/TTD: 1-800-841-6167
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including vibrotactile signaling devices and communication devices.
Illinois Teachers of Hard of Hearing /
Deaf Individuals (ITHI)
http://www.ithi.org/
1184 N Camden Lane
South Elgin, IL 60177
Organization offers a variety of services including information and referral.
Illinois Valley Rehabilitation Center
212 E. Walnut Street
Gillespie, IL 62033 (217) 839-2195
Work evaluation and adjustment training, work activities center, sheltered workshop and extended employment for residents of Macoupin or South Montgomery Counties.
IMPACT Center for Independent Living (CIL)
2735 East Broadway - P.O. Box 338
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1411, TDD (618) 462-1411
Center offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, counseling, etc.
Independent Living Aids, Inc.
200 Robbins Lane
Jericho, NY 11753
516-937-1848
Corporation sells a wide variety of equipment and appliances for the blind and visually impaired, free catalog.
Innovative Rehabilitation Technology, Inc.
http://www.irti.net/
13453 Colfax Highway
Grass Valley CA 95945
(530) 274-2090
(530) 274-2093 Fax
1-(800) 322-4784
IRT is the distributor for computer and electronic devices of interest to the blind and visually impaired and publisher of the Technical Innovative Bulletin.
Interface Systems International, Inc.
http://www.isii.com/
565 Jefferson Drive, Suite 113
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
Phone: (954) 570 3255
Fax: (954) 570 8363
Creator of Freedom 1 and ISOS, (Interactive Speech Operating System, voice output programs for the IBM compatible computers.)
International Hearing Dog, Inc.
http://www.ihdi.org/
5901 E. 89th Ave.
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 287-3277, TDD (303) 287-3277
Fax: (303) 287-3425
Offers a Hearing Dog training program for persons who are Deaf which may be of interest to persons who are hearing/vision impaired.
Int'l. Guiding Eyes, Inc.
Guide Dogs of America
http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/
13445 Glenoaks Blvd.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 362-5834
(818) 362-6870 Fax
Free four week training course for legally blind persons, at least 16 years of age, who need a dog guide as a mobility aid.
Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf, (JCCD)
http://www.jccd.us/
907 W. Superior
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1721
(217) 243-4052 Fax
(800) 468-9211, TDD (800) 468-9211
Organization offers a variety of services to people who are developmentally disabled and hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
Jesana, Ltd.
P.0. Box 17
Irvington, NY 10533
(800) 443-4728
Markets products for visual, hearing and speech impaired children.
Jewish Braille Institute of America, Inc.
http://www.jewishbraille.org/index.html
110 E. 30th St.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 889-2525 1 800-433-1531
Supplies the religious and cultural need of Jewish Blind through large print, cassette and Braille.
Jewish Guild for the Blind
http://www.jgb.org/
15 W. 65th St.
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-769-6200
Phone: 800-284-4422
Fax: 212-769-6266
e-mail: info@jgb.org
Offers lending library of Braille literature and best sellers on tape.
Jewish Vocational Services
http://www.jvschicago.org/
Main office
5150 Golf Road
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 568-5150
Provide job placement for job ready individuals through 9 Chicagoland offices.
Job Opportunities for the Blind
National Federation for the Blind, (NFB)
1800 Johnson St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21230 (800) 414-5748
Job listing and referral service operated by the National Federation of the Blind between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.
Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA)
Illinois Department of Commerce & Community affairs
620 E. Adams
Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 785-6284
Thompson Building
(312) 814-5962
Offers a variety of services including job search assistance, on the job-training, classroom training to residents 16 years or older. Some local partners work with 14 and 15 year old.
Job Accommodation Network
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/english/contact.htm
PO Box 6080
Morgantown, WV 26506-6080
1-800-526-7234 (V/TTY) in the United States
1-800-ADA-WORK (V/TTY) in the United States
1-304-293-7186 (V/TTY) Worldwide
Calls are answered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Thursday and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Machines answer after-hours calls.
Johanna Bureau For the Blind & Physically Handicapped, Inc.
8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 332-6076
Fax: (312) 332-0780
Transcribes educational and recreational material into Braille and onto tape for students, employed persons, etc., affiliated with the Library of Congress.
John Tracy Clinic
http://www.jtc.org/index.htm
806 West Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-5481, TDD (213) 747-2924
1(800) 522-4582
Organization offers a variety of services to people who are developmentally disabled and hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral. Also offers on sight and correspondence courses for deaf and deaf-blind children.
Julian McDermott Corporation
http://www.mcdermott-light.com/telephone.html
1639 Stephen St.
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 456-3606
(718) 381-0229
1(800) 326-3437
Markets strobe lights for hearing/vision impaired.
Kagan Home For the Blind
3525 W. Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(312) 478-7040
Facility is a residential facility for blind and multi-handicapped, 18 years and older.
Kankakee County Training Center for the Disabled
1290 Greenbriar Lane
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-9201
Offers a sheltered workshop and rehabilitation for handicapped Kankakee County residents over the age of 18.
Kapco Library Products
https://www.kapco.com/cms/site/c5d64271f1370e69/index.html
1000 Cherry Street
P.O. Box 626
Kent, OH 44240-0011
Emai: library@kapco.com
Tim Weber, Regional Manager - Central
Phone: 800-791-8965, Ext. 211
E-mail: tweber@kapco.com
Territory: AL, AR, IA, IL, KS, LA, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, OK, SD, TN, TX, WI
Provides products and supplies for Libraries.
KanSys, Inc.
1016 Ohio St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
(913) 843-0351
Markets Provox, (speech output for IBM compatible computers), Names, (list management program for storage and retrieval capacity), and Turbo Braille, (T-Braille, Braille translation program.)
Kaskaskia Workshop, Inc.
299 Swan Drive, P.O. Box 1946
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4423
Sheltered workshop for handicapped residents of Marion County at least 16 years of age.
Kentucky Industries for the Blind
1900 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-0211
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including liquid level indicator, Hi Marks, and light indicator.
Kidsview Software, Inc.
P.O. Box 98
Warner, NH 03278
(603) 927-4428
Markets Kidsview, (preboot large print program for Commodore computer), KidsWords, (to create large print on Commodore and Apple) and other computer software.
Knox County Council for Developmental Disabilities
http://www.kccdd.com/
2015 Windish Drive
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-2600
(309) 344-1754 Fax
Provides a work activities center, adult day care, and workshop, including vocational evaluation and training, counseling, independent living skills and recreational skills.
Kurzweil Computer Products, Inc.
XEROX Imaging Systems
#9 Centennial Drive Peabody, MA 01960
(800) 343-0311 (508) 977-2000
Manufactures the Personal Reader, (a portable optical scanner reading machine that converts printed material into spoken word through a voice synthesizer) and KPC, (an internal card that goes inside an MS DOS computer to scan and store printed text.
La Leche League International
9616 Minneapolis Avenue, Box 1209
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(312) 455-7730
Conducts mother to mother discussion meeting, loans and sells Braille materials and tapes covering breastfeeding, pregnancy, childbirth and childcare, operates a hotline for local referrals.
Leader Dogs for the Blind
http://www.leaderdog.org/
1039 S. Rochester Road
Rochester, MI 48307
(313) 651-9011
P.O. Box 5000
Rochester, Michigan 48308
or by calling our toll-free number
1(888) 777-5332
Trains and supplies dog guides to blind persons at least 16 years of age.
Library of Congress
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
http://www.loc.gov/nls/index.html
1291 Taylor St. N.W.
Washington DC 20542
(202) 707-5100, (800) 424-8567
Offers a wide variety of materials and equipment available for free loan including books, magazines, and musical scores. You may contact Illinois Regional Library, and Sub regional libraries or local Public Library for application, information and referral.
Library Reproduction Service Microfilm Co.
977 S. Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(213) 749-2463
1(800) 255-5002
Produces made to order large print reproductions of textbooks, music, etc in type sizes 14 pt. up to 30 pt.
Lt. Governor's Office
http://www.state.il.us/ltgov/
100 W. Randolph, Suite 15-200 Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-8760
Call-in or Walk-in information and referral service for senior citizens in
the state of Illinois.
Lifeline Systems, Inc.
http://www.lifelinesys.com/
111 Lawrence St
Framingham, MA 01702-8156
Telephone: (800) 451-0525
FAX: (508) 988-1384
E-Mail: info@lifelinesys.com
Company offers emergency communication systems for those who live alone. A wrist or neck transmitter alerts local medical site of need for assistance.
The Lighthouse, Inc.
http://www.lighthouse.org/
111 E. 59th Street
New York, N.Y. 10022-1202
(212) 821-9200 1(800) 829-0500 TTY (212) 821-9713
Lions of Illinois Foundation
2814 DeKalb Avenue
Sycamore, Il 60178
(815) 756-5633
1-800-955-LION
The Lions of Illinois Foundation exists to assist in the general improvement of the quality of life of those in Illinois having unmet needs. It is the specific mission of the Foundation to provide quality programs and services to the people of Illinois for the detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of visual and hearing impairments. The foundation, solely, or in conjunction with the Lions / Lioness Clubs, Foundations, and other organizations, shall provide its assistance through grant processes or delivered through direct or indirect programs and services
Lions World Services for the Blind
http://www.lwsb.org/
2811 Fair Park Blvd.,
Little Rock, Ark 72204
1-(501)-664-7100
1-800-248-0734
Fax 1(501)-664-2743
e-mail training@lwsb.org
one of the world's largest, multi-service rehabilitation centers for the blind and visually impaired persons. Agency enrolls clients from any location in the United States and other countries.
Little Brothers/Friends of the Elderly
http://www.littlebrothers.org/
355 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 455-1000
(312) 455-9674 fax
E-Mail: general.chi@littlebrothers.org; http://www.littlebrothers.org/chicago
Offer friendly visits, transportation, delivered meals, and recreational activities to Chicago area residents at least 70 years of age 'who live alone and have no friends or relatives.
Little City Training & Treatment Center
1760 W. Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
(708) 358-5510
Training and treatment Center for developmentally disabled children and adults, offers self-care skills, vocational, job placement and leisure time training.
Little Friends Inc.
http://www.littlefriendsinc.com
140 N. Wright St.
Naperville, IL 60540
(Phone: (630) 355-6533
Fax: (630) 355-3176
Offers various programs for disabled children and adults from the Chicago area, including educational, vocational, recreational, and independent living skills training.
Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE)(CIL)
2201 Eastland Dr. Suite 1
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-5433, TDD (309) 663-0054 Toll free 1-888-LIFE-CIL
CIL offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, counseling, etc.
Loyola University Medical Center
Department of Ophthalmology
http://www.luhs.org/programs/opthal/index.htm
2160 South First Ave.,
132 South Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-9000
Center offers complete ophthalmologic services, low vision evaluation, training and equipment loan.
L S & S Group, Inc.
http://www.lssgroup.com/
P.O. Box 673 Northbrook, IL 60065
(800) 468-4789
Corp. sells products for the visually impaired, including ADL, Mobility, Communication, computer and recreation equipment, free catalog.
Lutheran Braille Workers
http://www.lbwinc.org/
P.O. Box 5000
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 795-8977
Fax: (909) 795-8970
Agency offers free religious materials and parts of the bible available in Braille and large print.
Lutheran Library for the Blind
http://www.lcms.org/pages/internal.asp?NavID=8065
1333 S. Kirkwood Road
St. Louis, MO 63122
(800) 433-3954
Lending library of books, magazines, religious materials, etc. in Braille, talking book discs and cassettes. Greeting cards are available.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
http://www.lssi.org/
Administrative Office
1001 E. Touhy, Suite 50
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(708) 635-4600
Agency offers variety of services, including counseling, adoption, foster care homes for the aged, emotionally disabled or disadvantaged, day care, head start, alcohol and drug abuse, mental health centers, in home services and day care centers for the aged. Contact office for offices/programs in you area.
Mager & Gougelman, Inc.
Div. of Alcon Laboratories
2913 N Commonwealth, Suite 430 Chicago, IL 60657
(312) 782-4197
Sells custom handmade artificial eyes and other eye products.
Maine-Niles Assoc. of Special Recreation
6820 W. Dempster Street
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053
(847) 966-5522
fax (847) 966-8340
Offers recreational and social activities for residents of the northern Chicago suburbs who are unable to participate in traditional activities.
Massachusetts Association for the Blind
http://www.mablind.org/
200 Ivy St.
Brookline, MA 02146
(617) 738-5110
(617) 738-1247
Offers variety of services including; tape braille and large print transcription, information and referral, equipment and appliance store and administers pre-vocational programs for children and adults.
Mass. Institute of Technology
Sensory Aids Evaluation & Development Center
77 Massachusetts Ave.
Bldg. 3137 Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 253-5335 or 253-1000
Researches and develops aids and appliances for the blind and deaf-blind.
MAXI-AIDS
http://www.maxiaids.com/
42 Executive Blvd.
Farmington, NY 11735
(800) 522-6294 Fax 1-631-752-0689
Sells products for the visually impaired, including ADL, Mobility, Communication, Computer and recreation equipment, and free catalog.
Mayslake Senior Center
1801 35th St.
Oak Brook, IL 60521 (708) 654-3242
Center provides Information and referral for senior citizens residing in Oak Brook and surrounding communities.
Mc Donough County YMCA
Senior Citizens Center
400 E. Calhoun Macomb, IL 61455 (309) 837-5733
Offers information and referral services for senior citizens in area.
Media Projects for the Blind
blind eye projects
PO Box 495
New York, NY 10040
Phone: 1-212-781-7040
Promotes Art for the Blind
Medic Alert Foundation
Chicago Regional Office
840 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 280-6366
Group is a non-profit health care organization, providing emergency medical identification for those with hidden medical conditions. There is a lifetime membership fee.
Mendota Senior Services
http://www.wiaaa.org/Providers/mendota.htm
P.O. Box 376, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7700 (815) 538-2049
Offers information and referral to services offered in the area.
Mercer Senior Citizens Center
137 W. Main St.
Aledo, IL 61231 (309) 582-5492
Offers information and referral services for area senior citizens.
Mercy Hospital And Medical Center
A.C. Buehler Foundation Cochlear Implant Center
Stevenson Expressway at King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Organization offers a variety of services to people who are developmentally disabled and hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral. Also includes information on cochlear implants.
Metropolitan Employment and Rehabilitation Service
215 West Washington St. Suite 100
Belleville, IL 62220
St. Clair County
618) 257-1080
Offers vocational evaluation. Personal and vocational counseling. Career counseling. Mobility, tutoring, ADL and communication instruction for persons who are legally blind or deaf- blind.
Michael Joseph and Associates
Regional Manager: Tim Kavanagh
5765 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
773-275-1134 Fax: 773-275-6131
Guaranteed Industrial Lighting Products. Offers evaluations, recommendations and sales of lighting products to enhance functioning. Works well with computer adaptations.
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
Dept. of Ophthalmology, Low Vision Aid Clinic Humana Regenstein Eyes
3055 S. Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 791-3937
Offers low vision evaluation and training.
Microsystems Software, Inc.
2001 Crocker Road
Westlake, OH 44145
440-892-9970
Develops and markets accessible computer software including MAGIC, large print program.
MicroTalk
203 Pleasantview
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-5789
Markets talking programs for the Apple computer including ProTerm, (talking. terminal program), ProWords, (talking word processor), ProBraille, (companion to ProWords), EDY, (an assembly language source) and BAUD, (Blind Apple User's Discussion, disk/cassette magazine for blind Apple Computer Users.
Midland Area Agency on Aging
http://www.midlandaaa.org/
P.O. Box 1420
434 S. Poplar
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1853 fax 618) 532-5259
Offers information and referral on services for senior citizens and the handicapped in surrounding counties.
John Milton Society for the Blind
475 Riverside Drive, Room 455
New York, NY 10 115
(212) 870-3335
Publishes free Christian literature in Braille, on disc and in large print.
Mitchell Museum/Cedarhust Trail
P.O. Box 923
Richview Road
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-1236
The Braille Nature Trail, (laid out with a cable to follow) and Mitchell Museum are the main attractions, free admission.
Mobility International, USA
http://www.miusa.org/
P.O. Box 10767
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 343-1284 Fax (541) 343-6812
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments.
Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc.
http://www.annmorris.com/
551 Hosner Mountain Rd
Stormville, N.Y. 12582
(845) 227-9659, FAX (845) 226-2793 800-454-3174
Sells products for the visually impaired, including ADL, Mobility, Communication, Computer and recreation equipment, and free catalog.
MSMT Braille Center
651 Yolanda Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 579-1115 Fax (707) 523-0852
Provider of fast turnaround, print-to-Braille transcription of user provided computer disk files of a variety of formats.
Museum of Natural History
Spurlock Museum
http://www.spurlock.uiuc.edu/index.html
University of Illinois
1301 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 244-3355
Offers tours for visually impaired.
Music and Art Center for the Handicapped
600 University Ave., Room 213
Bridgeport, CT 06601
(203) 366-3300
Provides information and consulting services on computer music programs and access to them by the visually impaired.
National Accreditation Council
For Agencies Serving the Blind and Visually Handicapped
http://www.nacasb.org/
16920 Detroit Road
Lakewood, Ohio, 44107
(216) 258-3333 Fax (216) 258-2222
Administers programs of accreditation for agencies and schools for the blind and visually handicapped.
National Amputation Foundation
http://www.nationalamputation.org/
40 Church Street
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 887-3600
(516) 887-3667 Fax
The National Amputation Foundation was founded in 1919 by a group of amputee veterans who suffered the loss of limb or limbs in the service of our country in World War I. From its inception, the Foundation was aware of the needs unique to amputees and therefore, dedicated all its efforts to helping all veteran amputees. Since then, the Foundation has expanded its facilities to include civilian amputees as well
National Association of Blind Teachers
American Council of the Blind
1155 15th St. N.W., Suite 720 Washington, DC 20005
(202) 467-5081
NABT is the National information, referral and support organization for blind teachers. Affiliated with the American Council of the Blind.
National Association for the Visually Handicapped
http://www.navh.org/
22 W. 21st St., 6th Floor
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-3141 Fax (212) 727-2931
Serves as a national clearinghouse for large print publications, provides informational pamphlets, and makes referrals concerning the partially sighted, distributes large print books and newsletters.
National Association of the Deaf, (NAD)
http://www.nad.org/
8630 Fenton St. Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3876
(301) 587-1788, TDD (301) 587-1789
Fax (301) 587-1791
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
National Association to Promote the Use of Braille, (NAPUB)
http://www.nfbcal.org/napub/napub.htm
President: Nadine Jacobson
5805 Kellogg Avenue
Edina, Minnesota 55424-1819
Phone: (952) 927-7694
E-mail: E-mail Nadine Jacobson
Association is the distributor of Braille pamphlets and manuals. Also provides Braille files on disk including the Random House Concise Dictionary and MS DOS Reference Guide.
National Braille Association, Inc.
http://www.nationalbraille.org/
Braille Materials Products Committee
3 Townline Circle
Rochester NY 14623-2513
(585) 427-8260 Fax (585) 427-0263
The mission of the National Braille Association, Inc.
is to provide continuing education to those who prepare braille, and to provide braille materials to persons who are visually impaired. Duplicates and distributes college textbooks, career material and hobby publications in Braille.
National Braille Press, Inc.
http://www.nbp.org/
88 St. Stephen St.
Boston, MA 02115 (617) 266-6160, Fax (617) 437-0456
Toll-free 888-965-8965
Reproduces inkprint publications into Braille for a nominal fee, publishes a Braille magazine for women, free of charge, and Braille manuals on popular equipment including the Beginner's guide to Personal Computers.
National Center for Law and the Deaf
http://www.nad.org/openhouse/programs/LawCenter.html
National Deaf Association
Organization offers a variety of services to people who are developmentally disabled and hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral. Also offers legal information.
National Center on Employment of the Deaf, (NCED) National Technical Institute for the Deaf
One Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
(716) 475-6834, TDD (716) 475-6205
Organization offers a variety of services to people who are developmentally disabled and hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
National Coalition on Deaf-Blindness
175 N. Beacon St.
Watertown, MA 02172
(617) 972-7347 Fax (617) 923-8076
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
National Easter Seal Society
230 West Monroe, Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 726-6200, TDD (312) 726-4258 FAX (312) 726-1494
Easter Seals Central Illinois
2715 North 27th Street
Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: 217 429-1052
Web Site: www.easterseals-ci.org
Easter Seals - UCP
Bloomington Center
1505 Eastland Drive, Suite 110
Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: 309 663-8275
Web Site: http://ci.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ILPR_homepage
Easter Seals Missouri
Southwestern Illinois
602 East 3rd Street
Alton , IL 62002
Phone: 618 462-7325
Web Site: www.mo.easter-seals.org
Easter Seals Jayne Shover Center
799 South McLean Boulevard
Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: 847 742-3264
Web Site: www.il-js.easter-seals.org
Organization offers a wide variety of services including Computer assistive technology services, adaptive computer evaluation, vending and training, technology related loan fund, etc.
National Family Association for Deaf-Blind
111 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point N.Y 11050
1-800-255-0411 x275
Offers information and referral and works to educate the public about Deaf-Blind persons. Speakers available.
National Federation of the Blind, (NFB)
http://www.nfb.org/
1800 Johnson St. Baltimore, Maryland 21230
Phone: 410-659-9314
Fax: 410-685-5653
An organization offering many services, including public education concerning the blind, conducts a scholarship program, provides legal assistance, researches new state and federal laws, helps newly blinded persons with problems of adjustment and organization, NFB In Computer Science, (a consumer group which is involved in the development of access technology) and has access technology for sale including a speech access system and grade 2 Braille translator. Publications include "The Braille Monitor" and "The Month's News".
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
http://www.nfbillinois.org/
Chicago, IL 60618
(312) 245-7722
Organization promotes the welfare of the blind population of Illinois, publishes Braille Forum and the Illinois Braille Messenger, local affiliates available statewide.
National Fraternal Society of the Deaf
1118 S. 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 789-7429; TTY (217) 789-7438; Fax (217) 789-7489
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
National Hearing Conservation Association
http://www.hearingconservation.org/
9101 E Kenyon Ave., Ste. 3000
Denver, CO 80237
Phone: (303) 224-9022
Fax: (303) 770-1812
Organization offers a variety of services including information and referral.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org/
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013
(800) 695-0285 · v/tty
(202) 884-8441 · fax
Organization offers a variety of services to people who are developmentally disabled and hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
National Information Center on Deafness
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5109
Organization offers a variety of services to people who are developmentally disabled and hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
National Industries for the Blind
1901 North Beauregard Street
Suite 200
Alexandria, Virginia 22311-1727
Phone: (703) 998-0770
FAX: (703) 998-8268
Mission at National Industries for the Blind is to enhance the opportunities for economic and personal independence of people who are blind primarily through creating, sustaining and improving employment.
National Lekotek Center, (LEKOTEK)
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201-2796
phone: (847) 328-0001
TTD: (847) 328-0001
fax: (847) 328-5514
toll-free: 1-800-366-PLAY
Encourages children with disabilities to interact with their parents by using play strategies expertly modeled for parents in a relaxed, cheerful setting by trained LEKOTEK leaders.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/
Greater Illinois
910 West Van Buren, Fourth Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 421-4500
Fax: (312) 421-4544
Gateway Area
1867 Lackland Hill Parkway
Saint Louis, MO 63146
Phone: (314) 781-9020
Phone: 1-800-FIGHT MS
Fax: (314) 781-1440
Email: info@mos.nmss.org
Offers information & referral, screening, detection and financial referral, counseling, patient and family support groups, equipment assistance, therapeutic recreation and public education
National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH)
http://www.albinism.org/
PO Box 959, East Hampstead, NH 03826-0959
Phone: 800 473-2310 (US and Canada)
Phone: 603 887-2310
Offers information and support for individuals and families and promote public and professional education and encourages research and funding.
National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/
Dept. of the Interior
Washington DC 20240
(202) 208-4747
Agency offers many recreational activities in the national parks and publishes guidebook entitled "Access National Parks", free of charge.
National Rehabilitation Association, (NRA)
http://www.nationalrehab.org/website/index.html
633 South Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-0850, TDD (703) 836-0849
Fax (703) 836-0848
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information, referral and journal publications.
National Rehabilitation Information Center, (NARIC)
4200 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 202
Lanham, MD 20706
800/346-2742 (V); 301/459-5900 (V); 301/459-5984 (TTY)
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
National Student Speech & Hearing Association
http://www.nsslha.org/
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852 (800) 638-8255
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
National Society to Prevent Blindness
http://www.preventblindness.org/
500 E. Remington Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(800) 331-2020 (708) 843-2020
Voluntary health agency engaged in preventing blindness through community service programs, public and professional education and research. Offers films, pamphlets and other educational materials.
National Technical Institute f/t Deaf, (NTID)
http://ntidweb.rit.edu/index.php
Rochester Institute of Technology
Admissions Visitation Coordinator
Office of Admissions
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604
585-475-6236 (TTY,Voice) / 585-475-2696 (Fax)
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
Nationwide Flashing Signal Systems, Inc
http://www.nfss.com/
P.O. Box 230 Lake Villa, IL 60046-0230
Toll Free 888-589-6670 V or TTY / Fax 847-265-8044
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including smoke detectors.
New Hope School and Work Activity Center
1624 E. 154th St.
Dolton, IL 60419 (708) 849-5900
Offers special education and work activity programs for handicapped persons living in southeastern Cook County, at least 16 years of age.
New Life Evangelistic Center
Library for the Blind
P.O. Box 473
St. Louis, MO 63166 (314) 421-3020
Library offers interdenominational religious material on cassette free of charge.
New York Times
Large Type Weekly New York Times
P.O. Box 5792 GPO
New York, NY 10087 (800) 631-2580
Publishes the New York Times Large Type Weekly, New York Times Large Type Cookbook, Nelson Giant Type Bible and distributes the Hammond Large Type Atlas.
Niles Township Sheltered Workshop
8050 Monticello
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 679-5610
(847) 679-0592
Provides sheltered care, rehabilitation and a sheltered workshop for residents of surrounding area over 50 years of age.
NOIR Medical Technologies
6155 Pontiac Trail P.O. Box 159
South Lyon, MI 48178
(800) 521-9746, or (734) 769-5565 FAX (734) 769-1708
Markets the NOIR and UVSHIELD line of sunwear that filter ultraviolet and other hazardous bands of light while enhancing contrast.
Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (N.E.D.S.R.A.)
http://www.nedsra.org/
1770 W. Centennial Place
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 620-4500 TTD (630) 620-7477 Fax (630) 620-4598
Leisure and recreational activities for handicapped residents of northeast DuPage County, age 3 and older.
Northern Illinois Radio Information Service (NIRIS)
WNIU-FM 89.5
801 North First St.
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-9000
Rockford Il (815) 961-8000
Reads local and regional newspapers over special radio required within 50 mile radius.
Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association
820 East Terra Cotta Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0737 TTD/FAX (815) 459-0388
Assoc. offers a wide variety of recreational programs for area handicapped residents.
Northern Illinois University
Education, Psychology, Counseling and Special Education, (EPCSE)
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-0657
Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in teacher training of visually handicapped, multi-handicapped, rehabilitation teaching and orientation and mobility.
North Suburban Special Recreation Association
http://www.nssra.org/
3105 MacArthur Boulevard
Northbrook, IL 60062
847.509.9400
Offers a variety of recreational activities for handicapped residents of surrounding commnunities.
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
http://www.nwilaaa.org/
2576 Charles St.
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 226-4901 1-(800) 542-8402
Agency provides Information and referral service for residents of northwestern Illinois counties.
Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL)
229 FIRST STREET, SUITE 2
ROCK FALLS, IL 61071-
(815) 625-7860 Ext: VOICE
(815) 625-7863 Ext: TTY
Center for Independent Living (CIL) offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, counseling, etc.
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
http://www.nmff.org/default.asp
222 E. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-1920
Offers low vision evaluations and training.
Northwest Special Recreation Association
http://www.nwsra.org/
3000 Central Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 392-2848
Offers a wide variety of recreational activities for handicapped residents of northwestern suburbs of Chicago.
Nurion Industries
http://www.nurion.net/
Station Square #2, Paoli, Pennsylvania 19301
(610) 640-2345
Fax (610) 647-2216
Company is the manufacturer of the Laser cane, Polaron and wheelchair mobility products.
Oak/Leyden Developmental Services, Inc.
411 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
phone: (708) 524-1050
fax: (708) 524-2469
e-mail: webmaster@oakleyden.org
web: www.oak-leyden.org
Offers diagnostic evaluation, work adjustment training, occupational therapy, vocational counseling and job placement to residents of surrounding communities, age 16 or older.
Occupational Development Center
1201 East Bell Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 820-0890
Offers vocational evaluation, work adjustment training, vocational counseling, sheltered workshop and job placement for residents of McLean County, 16 years of age or older.
Okada, Ltd.
Hearing Ear and Guide Dogs
R.R. #1, Box 640F
Fontana, WI 53125 (414) 275-5226
Offers a Hearing Dog training program for persons who are deaf. Program may be of interest to persons who are hearing/vision impaired.
One-to-One Communications
15738 West 148th Terrace
Olathee, KS 66062
(913) 764-4072
Manufacture adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including hearing devices.
Optelec
http://www.optelec.com/
6 Liberty Way
P.O. Box 729
Westford, MA 01886
(508) 392-0707
Dealers
Optelec
Bob Schwartz
3736 W. North Shore Ave.
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Phone: 847-679-8568
Fax: 847-679-8560
E-mail: chicagobob@interaccess.com
Eyes For You
Ladonna Parker
3917 S. Tolliver Ave.
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: 800-742-9148
Fax: 417-887-5807
E-mail: ladonnaparker@msn.com
Markets a variety of products including closed circuit TVs, (CCTVs) and LP DOS and El Picasso, (a large print program and utility for IBM compatible computers.)
Organ Transport Support, Inc. (OTS)
c/o Donald LaRocco
P.O. Box 471
Naperville, IL 60566
(708) 527-8640 fax (708) 527-8682
New Beginnings Quad City Area Transplant Support Group
1205 35th St.
Moline IL 61265
Laury Heckenkamp,
309-797-9450
These groups are support groups for organ transplant recipients, candidates or anyone contemplating an organ transplant. Also offers information and referral.
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Rights Center, Inc. (PACER)
http://www.pacer.org/
8161 Normandale
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 838-0190 faxes (952) 838-0199
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
Parents With Disabilities
http://www.disabledparents.net/
Phone: (412)244-3081 or (800)683-5898
Peoria Area Blind People's Center, Inc.
2905 W. Garden St.
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-3693
Offers services for visually handicapped of central Illinois including low vision, transportation, health, counseling, social work, self-help, reading and rehabilitation.
Peoria Catholic Social Service
2900 W. Heading
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 671-5700 Fax (309) 671-0253
Provides individual, marital, and family counseling, and services for area senior citizens.
Perkins School for the Blind
http://www.perkins.org/
175 N. Beacon St.
Watertown, MA 02172
(617) 924-3434, Fax (617) 926-2027
Provides a variety of services for blind and deaf blind including K-12 school, residential, apartment living, counseling, recreation, rehabilitation and vocational training.
Personal Assistance Telephone Help (PATH)
201 E. Grove St.
Bloomington, IL 61761
(309) 827-4005 24-hour crisis line
Information, referral and crisis response service for residents of McLean Ct. and surrounding area.
Personal Data Systems
http://www.PersonalDataSystems.com
100 W. Rincon Ave. Suite 103 P.O. Box 1008
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 866-1126 Fax (408) 866-11228
Markets Audapter, (an external portable speech synthesizer) and distributes Arkenstone TrueScan system and PDS Utilities, (to enhance the Arkenstone system for identifying paper money, See Arkenstone listing).
Persons Assuming Control of Their Environment (PACE)(CIL)
1317 East Florida Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-5433, TDD (217) 344-5024
Offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, counseling, etc.
Philip J. Rock Center and School
http://www.project-reach-illinois.org/prc.html
818 DuPage Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-2474, TDD (800) 771-1232
1(800) 771-1158
Year round residential program for children who are deaf-blind or vision hearing impaired, ages 4 - 21. Also provides registry of all Deaf-Blind children in state. Also address for the Illinois Advisory Board for Services for Deaf-Blind. Offers "Phillip J. Rock Newsletter" in print, large print and Braille.
Phone-TTY Inc.
http://www.computty.com/shop/
1246 Route 46 West
Parsippany N.J. 07054-2121
(973) 299-6626 TTY
(973) 299-6627
(973) 299-7768
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including signalers, alarms and TDDs.
Pilot Dogs, Inc.
hhttp://www.pilotdogs.org/Custom/custom.asp?cmid=269&id=64
625 W. Town St.. Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-6367 (614) 221-1577 Fax
Free training, transportation and supply of dog guides for legally blind.
Plows Council on Aging
http://www.plows.org/
7808 W. College Dr. Suite 5
Palos Heights IL 60463
(708) 361-0219
Fax (708) 361-9853
Offers information and referral, outreach, counseling, home delivered meals, health screening, etc. for local senior citizens.
Prairie State Legal Services
975 N. Main
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 965-2902
Agency provides a variety of legal services to residents of area counties. They also have offices in other cities.
The Princeton Braillists
76 Leabrook Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-5207 (Nancy Amick)
or 215-357-7715 (Ruth Logia).pp
Group does braille and tactile maps.
Progress Center for Independent Living (PCIL)
http://www.progresscil.org/
7521 Madison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
Phone: 708-209-1500
TTY: 708-209-1826
Fax: 708-209-1735
Offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, counseling, etc. Center for Independent Living,
Project L.I.F.E. Area Agency on Aging
2141 W White Oaks Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(800) 252-2918 (217) 787-9234
Agency provides Information and referral agency for services for persons 60 years and older.
Project Reach
http://www.project-reach-illinois.org/referral.html
Philip J. Rock Center & School
818 DuPage Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
630) 790-2474 / (800) 771-1158
(800) 771-1232 (TTY), (630) 790-4893 (fax)
email: prc@project-reach-illinois.org
Project Reach provides Technical assistance Information training to address the needs of children with deaf-blindness and their families.
Protection and Advocacy, Inc., (P & A)
427 E. Monroe, Suite 302,
P.O. Box 276 Springfield, IL 62705
(217) 544-0464, TDD (217) 544-0464
Protection & Advocacy Inc
11 East Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60603
312-341-0022
Offers advocacy regarding Human Rights issues, Right to Education, Guardianship Issues and information and referral for those who are developmentally disabled or mentally ill.
Proviso Council On Aging
439 Bohland
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 547-5600
Varieties of services for township residents are provided, including transportation, meals, housekeeping, information and referral.
Putnam County Achievement Services
First St. P.0. Box 322
Standard, IL 61363
(815) 339-2711
Provides information and referral for area senior citizens.
QUEUE, Inc
http://www.queueinc.com/
1450 Barnum Avenue,
Suite 207
Bridgeport, CT 06610
203-335-0906 800-232-2224FAX: 203-336-2481 800-775-2729
Markets Master Talker, (a speech preboot program for the Apple computer enabling many high school level educational programs to talk.
Radio Information Services
9500 W. Illinois Highway 15
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-6700, ext 2222
SIRIS
Carbondale, IL
(618) 453-2808
IRR
Champaign, IL
(217) 333-6503
Chicagoland
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 541-8400
NIRIS
DeKalb and Rockford, IL
(815) 753-9000
(815) 961-8000
L&C
Godfrey, IL
(618) 468-4940
West Central Illinois, Inc.
WIUM
504 Memorial Hall, WIU
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 298-2403 or 1966
WVJC
2200 College Drive
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-8641 ext. 3253
WCBU
Peoria, IL
(309) 677-3585
WVIK
Rock Island, IL
(309) 794-7500
WUIS/WIPA
Springfield, IL 62707
(217) 206-6405
Closed circuit radio reading service broadcasting within 50-mile radius that can be picked up using special receivers. Reads area papers and other programs of interest.
Rainshine Canes for the Blind
158 Jackson Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-9330
Manufactures S.I.T.E. fiberglass white cane and tips.
RC Systems Networking
4675 Macarthur Court
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(969) 261-1840
Markets Slotbuster II, (speech option for the Apple computer) and AppleWorks Companion, (a utility program used with AvvleWorks).
Readers Digest Cassette Customer Relations
Pleasantville, N.Y. 10570
(800) 431-1246
Offers cassette subscriptions of Readers Digest.
Recorded Books
http://www.recordedbooks.com
270 Skipjack Rd.
PrinceFrederick, MD 20678
(800) 638-1304
Company provides cassette rental and sales of fiction and non-fiction. Free catalog.
Recorded Periodicals
(Div. of Associated Services F/T Blind)
http://www.asb.org/services/recording.html
919 Walnut St. - 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 627-0600 or 627-4230
Association provides cassette educational and recreational periodicals on loan. Also offers one-to-one recording and Optacon assistance. Catalog available.
Recording For The Blind and Dyslexic, Inc.
http://www.rfbd.org/
20 Roszel Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(800) 221-4792, or 4793
FAX (609) 987-8116
Free cassette loan of educational and computer materials.
ILLINOIS LOCATIONS:
Downtown Chicago Branch
18 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 806
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 236-8715
Free cassette loan of educational materials.
Lois C. Klein Studio
9612C W. 143rd Street
Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone: (708) 349-9356
Naperville Studio
1266 East Chicago Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 420-0722
Naperville, IL 60540
Regional Access & Mobilization Project (RAMP)(CIL)
http://www.rampcil.org/
202 Market Street
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 968-7467 v/tty (815) 968-2401 tty (815) 968-7612 fax
DeKalb/Boone County
1022 West Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-3202 voice
(815) 756-4263 TTY (815) 756-3556 Fax
REGIONAL LIBRARIES TALKING BOOK
See end of Directory.
Regional Transportation Authority
Reduced Fare Office
http://www.rtachicago.com/infocenter/reducedfare.asp
175 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 250
Chicago, IL 60604
(836-7000
TTY: (312) 836-4949
Offers RTA Special User's Card
Stephenson County
773 West Lincoln Blvd.
Third Floor
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-1128 voice/tty (815) 233-0743 fax
Offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, counseling, etc. Center for Independent Living, (CIL).
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., (NRID)
http://www.rid.org/
333 Commerce Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-0030 V
(703) 838-0459 TTY
(703) 838-0454 Fax
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
Rehabilitation-Education Center
Services F/T Sensory Impaired)
University of Illinois
1207 S. Oak Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-4604
Variety of services including counseling, social work, rehabilitation, health, recreation and education.
RESNA
http://www.resna.org/
Association for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology
1700 N. Moore St, Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209-1903
703/524-6686 FAX: 703/524-6630 TTY: 703/524-6639
RESNA applies science, engineering, adaptive computers and technology to the needs of people with disabilities. Its members are consumers, service providers and rehabilitation professionals. They publish research papers, newsletters and hold an annual conference
The Resource Center for the Elderly
1801 West Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, Phone: (708) 577-7070
Offers general information and referral for area senior citizens. Also offers shared housing program
National Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation, Inc.
11350 McCormick Rd., #800
Hunt Valley, MD 21031-1002
800/638-5683 TTY
RP International
P.O. Box 900
Woodland Hills, CA 91365
Tel (818) 992-0500
Fax (818) 992-3265
Volunteer organization provides information, referral and assists research concerning retinal degeneration diseases.
Robotron Access Products
http://www.sensorytools.com/index.html
1201 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800) 735-1031
Markets Eureka A4, (a custom designed portable computer with a Braille keyboard input, speech output, word processor and more.
Rock River Self-Help Enterprises
2300 W. Le Fevre Rd.
Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 626-3115
Group offers variety of services for residents of Whiteside County including evaluation, work adjustment and Sheltered workshop.
Roudley Associate, Inc
24 East 25th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-662-6610
Markets NFBTRANS, (a MS DOS based text to Braille translation computer program.
RP Foundation Fighting Blindness Usher's Syndrome Self-Help Network
http://www.blindness.org/
11435 Cronhill Drive
Owings Mills, MD 21117-2220
Toll Free: (888) 394-3937
TDD: (800) 683-5555
Local: (410) 568-0150
Local TDD: (410) 363-7139
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral. Also provides information on the Night Vision Aid Distributors.
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Low Vision Clinic
1725 W. Harrison Chicago, IL 60612
(Phone: (312) 563-2302
Fax: (312) 942-2140
Offers low vision evaluations, training and equipment loan.
The Salvation Army
5040 N. Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60630
Tel. 773)725-1100
Fax. 773)725-2822
The Salvation Army
Central Territory Headquarters
10 W. Algonquin Rd.
Des Plaines, Il 60016
Offers a variety of services for all ages. Consult telephone directory for nearest location.
The Salvation Army
P.O. Box 1764
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-1603
Information and referral service for elderly and disabled of Kankakee County
The Salvation Army Heartland Division
401 N.E. Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 655-7220
(309) 655-7271 (fax)
The Salvation Army Eagle Crest Camp
863 Columbia Road
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7121
S & S Worldwide (Arts and Crafts)
http://www.ssww.com/cservice/
Mill St.
Colchester, Conn 06415
(203) 537-3451
Offers catalog of craft supplies and kits.
Schwab Rehabilitation Center
http://www.sinai.org/rehabilitation/
1401 S. California Blvd. Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 542-2000
773-257-6289 (TTY)
Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient facility offering physical, occupational and speech therapy, psychological, vocational, recreational and social services.
Science Products
Box 888
Southeastern, PA 19399
(800) 888-7400
Offers many products for the visually impaired including low vision, recording devices, recreational equipment, etc. Free catalog.
Robert B. Scott Ocularist Ltd.
111 N. Wabash, Suite 1516
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 782-3558
Manufactures eye prosthesis.
SBC Center For The Disabled
212 W. Washington
Ist Floor Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 244 4444, TDD (800) 972-9002
Offers special services, equipment, information and free operator assistance.
Secretary Of State
Non Standard Plate Section
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/services/persons_with_disabilities/home.html
541 Howlett Building
Springfield, IL 62756 (800) 252-8980
Offers handicapped I.D. and handicapped parking pass and license plate.
South Dakota Industries for the Blind
http://www.sdib.org/
801 N Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-2100 USA
Phone: 605-977-1577
Fax: 605-332-7047
E-mail: info@sdib.org
The Seeing Eye, Inc.
http://www.seeingeye.org/
Box 375
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-4425 Fax (973)539-0922
Trains dog guides and instructs qualified blind persons in their use at nominal fee for those 16 years and older.
Hearing Loss Association of America
http://www.hearingloss.org/
7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 1200
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
301-657-2248 Voice301-657-2249 TTY 301-913-9413 Fax
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information, referral and publications.
Senior Citizens Nutrition Alexander County
305 23rd
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1451
Offers a variety of services including information and referral.
Senior Citizens Services, Inc.
1003 N. Main St.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0300
Offers a variety of services for area residents at least 55 years of age, including: meals on wheels, information and referral, counseling, etc.
Sensory Access Foundation
http://www.sensoryaccess.com/
1142 West Evelyn Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086.
Phone: 408/245-7330.
Fax: 408/245-3762.
E-mail: receptionist@sensoryaccess.com
Offers Update, (a monthly technical review of access technology), employment development and technical consultation services, and CETEC, (Computer Education, Training and Evaluation Center, a computer training program for blind and visually impaired users and professional serving them.)
Sertoma Job Training Center
http://www.sertomacentre.org
4343 W. 123rd St.
Alsip, IL 60658
(708) 371-9700
Provides a sheltered workshop, job training and placement, information and referral for handicapped residents, 16 years and older, of southwestern-metropolitan Chicago.
Service Club for the Blind Inc
3719 Watson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63109
314-647-3306
Provides many forms of assistance and information to legally blind residents of the St. Louis area who are financially needy.
Seton Name Plate Corp.
P.O.Box
New Haven, CT 06505
Phone: 1-800-243-6624 FAX: 1-800-345-7819
Manufacture Braille/tactile signs, metal and plastic signs and decal plaques bearing the international symbol of access.
SF/SPCA Hearing Ear Dog
http://www.sfspca.org/news/hearingdog08.shtml
2500 16th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
800-426-1528 HearingDog@sfspca.org
Offers a Hearing Dog training program for persons who are Deaf which may be of interest to persons who are hearing/vision impaired.
Shawnee Development Council
Social Services for the Aging
P.O. Box 298
Karnak, IL 92956 (618) 634-2281
Many services including information and referral,
Ski For Light, Inc.
http://www.sfl.org/
1455 W. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 827-3232
Weeklong programs in cross country skiing, cycling, hiking, swimming, soccer, fitness training, etc. for visually impaired and physically handicapped 18 years and older. Fee varies.
Skills, Inc.
1122 Fifth Ave.
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 797-3586
Offers vocational evaluations, personal adjustment training, skill training, job placement and follow-up.
SkiSoft Publishing Corporation
http://www.skisoft.com/
P.O. Box 634
1644 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 79
Lexington, MD 02173
(781) 863-1876
Markets EYE RELIEF, (a large print word processor compatible with most desktop and laptop MS DOS compatible computers with graphic capabilities.)
Smith Kettlewell Eye Research Institute
Rehab. Engineering Center
http://www.ski.org/rerc/
2318 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-2110,2114
Fax: (415) 345-8455
e-mail: RERC@ski.org
Institute for research and development of sensory aids for the blind. This group is designer of adaptive equipment and custom computer software for the visually impaired. They publish Smith Kettlewell Technical File, (a quarterly technical journal discussing issues related to electronics) as well as a catalog of vocational and educational equipment.
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov/
Braille Services Team
6401 Security Boulevard
1-A-19 Operations Building
Baltimore, Maryland 21235-0000
Call (410) 965-6414 or (410) 965-6407
(410) 965-6400,
Offers Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Call number or consult phone directory for local office location. They also provide material in alternate format.
Social Service Agency
605 Hollis Street
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4877
Offers personal and family guidance, emergency services and information and referral for Kewanee area residents.
SoftCraft, Inc.
16 N. Carroll St., Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
(800) 351-0500
Markets FancyFont, a program designed to create large print using a dot matrix printer.
Sonic Alert
http://www.sonicalert.com
100 Brown Ave.
Lakehurst, N.J. 08733
(732) 657-1457 V/TTY (732) 657-5996
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including vibrotactile communication devices and signaling devices.
Sound Resources Inc
805 South Main Street
Lombard, IL 60148
630-495-7177
Toll-free: 800-380-4327
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments, including hearing devices.
South East Assoc. for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR)
6000 South Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
Phone: (630) 960-1144 Fax: (630) 960-1080
Provides comprehensive recreation programs for area residents at least 3 years of age with a special need, disability or handicap.
Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living (SICIL)
P.O. Box 627, 100 N. Glenview Drive
Carbondale , IL 62903
Phone: 618-457-3318
Fax: 618-549-0132
TTY: 618-457-3318
mailto:sicil@intrnet.net
Offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, counseling, etc.
South Suburban Special Recreation Association
http://www.sssra.org/
19910 S. 80th Ave.,
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(815) 806-0384 Fax: (815) 806-0390 Relay System: (800) 526-0844
Offers a variety of recreation programs for persons of all ages who have special and live in the surrounding communities.
Southwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
2365 Country Rd.
Belleville, IL 62221
Phone: (618) 222-2561Toll Free: (800) 326-3221 Fax: (618) 222-2567
Develops and funds both community and in home services for the aged and handicapped living in the seven southwestern counties of Illinois.
Special Olympics, Inc.
http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+Public+Website/default.htm
1325 G Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005 USA
(202) 628-3630 Fax (202) 824-0200
Organization offering a variety of services to people with disabilities, including those who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral.
Springfield Center for Independent Living (SCIL)
http://www.scil.org/
330 South Grand W.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217-523-2587phone/TTY
or 800-447-4221 phone/TTY
217-523-0427 FAX
Offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, counseling, etc. Also offers organization, Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing.
Springfield Clinic
http://www.springfieldclinic.com/
1025 S. 7th
Springfield, IL 62794
(217) 528-7541
Offers complete ophthalmology and low vision services.
Squire's Shelter Care Home
2601 N. California
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 278-5300
Agency is a residential facility for persons unable to live alone.
St. Francis Borgia Deaf Senior Citizens
8033 West Addison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60634
Phone: 773-625-1118 FAX: 773-625-1110
Organization offers a variety of services including information and referral.
St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired
http://www.slsbvi.org/
8770 MANCHESTER RD.
BRENTWOOD, MO 63144
(314) 968-9000 FAX (314) 968-9003
Provides referral and consultative services, distributes pamphlets on eye disease and presents local workshops.
Talking Tapes for the Blind
3015 South Brentwood Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63144-2715
(314)968-2557
Records, on request, for the blind and learning disabled, any material unavailable elsewhere. Also operates a lending library containing mostly textbooks.
Technologies and Persons with Disabilities Center on Disabilities
http://www.csun.edu/cod/
Dr. Harry J. Murphy, Center of Disabilities, California State University, Northridge,
18111 Nordhoff St. DVSS
Northridge, CA 91330
(818) 677-2684 FAX (818) 677-4932
(Meets in L.A. usually around March 16-19 at the L.A. Airport Marriott Hotel
Technology Team Assessment Process (TTAP)
Macomb Projects College of Education
Western Illinois University
27 Horrabin Hall Macomb, IL 61455 (309)298-1014
Performs comprehensive assessments to determine the computer needs of young children in the areas of education, communication, etc. Works with parents and community organizations in developing local assessment teams.
Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc.
http://www.tdi-online.org/
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 604
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3803
301-589-3006 TTY 301-589-3797 FAX
301-589-3786 Voice info@tdi-online.org
Organization offering a variety of services to people who are hearing/vision impaired, including information and referral. Also offers "GA-SK International Telephone Directory of TDD and Computer Users.
Telephone Pioneers of America
Kilgour Chapter #3
201 E. Fourth St. Room 282 Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 397-1515
Reproduces (thermoforms) Braille materials, including embossed letters and numerals, clothing tags, canned goods and labels.
Telephone Pioneers of America
225 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 727-7333
Develops many specialized audible and tactile devices for the blind.
Telesensory Corporation
520 Almanor Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
U.S.A.
Phone: (408) 616-8700
Fax: (408) 616-8720
E-mail: info@telesensory.com
(800) 804-8004 or (408) 616-8700 (extension 3806)
E-mail: customerrelations@telesensory.com
Telesensory is the leading worldwide developer, manufacturer, and marketer of electronic and computer-based products to assist people with low vision. For over three decades, Telesensory has been helping visually impaired and blind people achieve greater independence through innovative, technology-based products. Telesensory's strong management team is dedicated to providing superior products and continually exceeding customer expectations.
Thorndike Press
http://www.gale.com/thorndike/
Large Print Reader's Guide
P.O. Box 159
Thorndike, ME 04986
(800) 223-1224
Publishes books, mainly by American authors, in large print.
Thornton Township of Cook County
Dept. of Special Services
333 E. 162nd St.
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-6040 Ext. 70
Offers a wide variety of social and recreational activities for residents and nonresidents of this area who are handicapped and unable to participate in traditional programs.
Touch of Nature Environment Center
Touch of Nature Environment Center
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 453-1121
Offers summer camp, recreational facility and therapeutic school for handicapped persons ages 10 - 70.
Trace Research and Development Center
http://www.trace.wisc.edu/
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2107 Engineering Centers Bldg.
1550 Engineering Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-6966
TTY: (608) 263-5408
Fax: (608) 262-8848
Trace is a development center for computer adaptations, new assistive technology and maintains a large database of adaptive products available today.
Travelers & Immigrants Aid
http://www.travelersaid.org/
208 South LaSalle Street Suite 1818
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 660-1300
(312) 435-4537
Provides aid to blind and visually impaired travelers.
Traxler Enterprises
611 North Mayfair Road
Wauwatosa WI 53226-4248
(414)774-2331
(414)774-2475 (voice Mail)
(Two Timer Dual Headphones)
Markets Trax Pax, a talking checkbook program for the Apple computer.
TCRC Sight Center
119 E. Washington St.
East Peoria, IL 61611 (309) 698-4001
Offers a large variety of services to local residents with a vision impairment. Also offers a newsletter entitled "Insights".
TVI Products Technologies for the Visually Impaired
http://www.tvi-web.com/products/products.html
9 Nolan Ct.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Voice & Fax: (631) 724-4479
contact@tvi-web.com
Technologies for the Visually Impaired Inc. offers an exciting array of adaptive devices, software and accessories specifically designed for use by blind or visually impaired individuals. Their diverse, product line includes; adaptive computers, reading machines, DOS/Windows access software, speech synthesizers, refreshable braille products, voice recognition software, screen magnification software,CTV products, braille embossers, braille translation software, tactile imaging products, various accessories, customized personal computer systems, and much more.
Ultratec
http://www.ultratec.com/
450 Science Drive
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 238-5400 PHONE
(608) 238-3008 FAX
Markets adaptive equipment for people with hearing/vision impairments.
United Access
2924 N Dirksen Pky
Springfield, IL 62702
1-217-544-2699
1-888-939-1010 (toll free)
217-241-0931 (fax)
Adaptive equipment for autos and vans and installation.
United Services of Chicago Inc
330 East 37th Street
Chicago, IL 60653
Offers a wide variety of services for metropolitan Chicago area residents of all ages.
University of Chicago Dept. of Ophthalmology
http://www.uic.edu/com/eye/
UIC Eye Center, Eye and Ear Infirmary (EEI)
1855 W. Taylor Street m/c 648
Chicago IL 60612
Administrative Office:
Room 2.50 EEI
Phone: 312-996-6590
Fax: 312-996-7770
Offers full ophthalmological and low vision services.
University of Illinois
Rehabilitation Education Center Services for Sensory Impaired
http://www.rehab.uiuc.edu/
111 Rehabilitation Education Center
1207 S. Oak Street, MC-574,
Champaign, IL 61820
217) 333-4603
217) 333-0248
Offers a wide variety of services for university students and residents of the community.
The Vanderschmidt School
4625 Lindell Blvd Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6000
Trains blind and visually handicapped person for business office employment and for medical records transcription.
Vernon C. Voltz Low Vision Clinic
Center for Sight and Hearing Impaired
625 Adams St. Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 965-4454
Offers low vision evaluations and training.
Veterans Administration, Central Blind Rehabilitation Center VAMC
5th & Roosevelt Rd. P.O. Box 5000
Hines, IL 60141
Phone: (708) 202-8387
Fax: (708) 202-2721
Midwest Rehabilitation center is for legally blind veterans. Offers rehabilitation, low vision, ADL, Home Mechanics, mobility, cornmunication and computer training.
Veterans Administration Westside Medical Center
820 South Damen
Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 569-8387
Offers low vision evaluations and training, counseling, computer training, social work, self-help and mobility to veterans.
Victory Self-Help Group
University of Illinois at Chicago Dept. of Ophthalmology
1855 W. Taylor St. Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 996-5410
Self help group consisting of visually impaired people of various age groups.
Visuaide 2000
http://typhlophile.com/ressources/service/visuaide.shtml
841, boul. Jean-Paul-Vincent
Longueuil (Québec), J4G 1R3, CANADA
Téléphone: (450) 463-1717
Télécopieur: (450) 463-0120
Courrier électronique: info@visuaide.com
Markets IRIS, (a user interface between computer character recognition and speech synthesis technologies.
Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago
2121 South Goebbert Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
847-228-1320
Matches talents and interests of volunteers to needs of community. Publishes a social service directory of N.W. Cook County.
Warren Achievement Center, Inc.
http://www.warrenachievement.com/
1314 S. Main
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8331 Fax (309) 734-7443
Offers education and training for area handicapped, birth through adulthood.
West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
http://www.carthage.lib.il.us/community/wciaaa/
1125 Hampshire, P.O. Box 428
Quincy, Il 62306-0428
Phone: 217-223-7904 or 1-800-252-9027
e-mail: wciaaa@ksni.net
Offers information and referral for area senior citizen residents.
Western Blind Rehabilitation Center
http://www.palo-alto.med.va.gov/
VAMC, 124
3801 Miranda Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94304 (650) 493-5000, Ext. 64369
Rehabilitation Center for Blind Veterans including computer education.
Western Center for Microcomputers in Special Education, Inc.
Western Center for Microcomputers in Special Education
1259 El Camino Real, Suite-275
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 855-8064
Nonprofit Corporation providing information and referrals, specialized computer peripherals, and a newsletter, "The Catalyst".
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
http://www.wdsra.com/?
116 N Schmale Rd.
Carol Stream, IL. 60188
phone: (630) 681-0962
fax: (630) 681-1262
e-mail: info@wdsra.com
Offers a wide variety of recreation and social activities for area persons of any age with handicaps.
Western Michigan University
Dept. of Blind Rehabilitation
Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies.WMU
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(616) 387-3455
Offers graduate training programs for Orientation and Mobility and Rehabilitation Teachers and operates a low vision clinic.
West Suburban Special Recreation Association
http://www.wssra.net/
2915 Maple St.
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-2100
Offers a wide variety of recreation and social services for area persons of all ages who are unable to participate in regular park district programs.
Wheaton Eye Clinic Ltd.
2015 N. Main St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-8250
Offers full ophthalmology services and refers to Center for Visual Rehabilitation Low Vision Clinic
Will County Community Senior Services
3 10 N Joliet St.
Joliet IL 60431 (815) 723-9713
Service provides information and referral services for area senior citizens.
Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living, (WGCIIL)
http://www.will-grundycil.org/
2415 A. W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-0162, TDD (815) 729-2085
Center for Independent Living (CIL) offers a variety of services including information and referral, skills training, counseling, etc.
Williamson County Programs on Aging, Inc.
212 E. Walnut St.
Herrin, IL 62948 (618) 988-1585
Offers information and referral services
Wings for Learning/Sunburst
101 Castleton Street Pleasantville, NY 10570-3478
Phone: (800) 321-7511
Markets the Magic Slate Word Processor, allowing large print to both the screen and dot matrix printer.
Xavier Society for the Blind
154 E. 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 473-7800 (212)
Offers free library service in Braille, large print and tapes Serves as the National Catholic Lending Library and Publishing House. Publishes The Xavier Review in braille, large print, and audiocassette.
ZICOM Technologies, Inc.
636 Lorna Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049-4217.
(619) 727-7110 (800) 748-5633
Telephone Communication Systems- TDDs, TTYs, TTs and Accessories
Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind
http://www.zieglermag.org/
80 8th St.
New York, NY 10011
(212-242-0263 (voice); 212-633-1601 (fax)
General interest magazine published in grade 2 Braille, or 8, rpm flexible disc.
TALKING BOOK REGIONAL LIBRARIES
Alabama
Regional Library
Alabama Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
6030 Monticello Drive
Montgomery, AL 36130-6000
Librarian: Dana Pritchard
Library Code: AL1A
Telephone: (334) 213-3906 and (334) 213-3921
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 392-5671
FAX: (334) 213-3993
E-mail: dana.pritchard@apls.alabama.gov
Web site: http://www.apls.state.al.us/webpages/services/BPH/BPHServices.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Alabama (60 of 67 counties); braille readers receive service from Utah.
Subregional Library
Library for the Blind and Handicapped
Public Library of Anniston and Calhoun County
P.O. Box 308
Anniston, AL 36202-0308
Librarian: Deenie M Culver
Library Code: AL1B
Telephone: (256) 237-8501
FAX: (256) 238-0474
E-mail: bandph@anniston.lib.al.us
Web site: http://www.anniston.lib.al.us/bandph.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: Calhoun County
Subregional Library
Department for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Houston-Love Memorial Library
P.O. Box 1369
Dothan, AL 36302
Librarian: Christi Armstrong
Library Code: AL1D
Telephone: (334) 793-9767
TDD: (334) 793-9767
FAX: (334) 793-6645
E-mail: carmstrong0828@yahoo.com
Hours of Operation: 9:00-9:00, M, T, Th; 9:00-6:00 W, F, 9:00-5:00 Sat; 1:00-5:00 Sun
Serves: Houston County
Subregional Library
Huntsville Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
P.O. Box 443
Huntsville, AL 35804
Librarian: Joyce Welch
Library Code: AL1E
Telephone: (256) 532-5980 and (256) 532-5981
FAX: (256) 532-5994
E-mail: jwelch@hpl.lib.al.us or bphdept@hpl.lib.al.us
Web site: http://www.hpl.lib.al.us/departments/bph/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: Madison County
Subregional Library
Tuscaloosa Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Tuscaloosa Public Library
1801 Jack Warner Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Librarian: Barbara B Jordan
Library Code: AL1H
Telephone: (205) 345-3994
FAX: (205) 752-8300
E-mail: bjordan@tuscaloosa-library.org
Web site: http://www.tuscaloosa-library.org/pages/bph.html
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Tuscaloosa County
Subregional Library
Library and Resource Center for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
705 South Street
P.O. Box 698
Talladega, AL 35161
Librarian: Teresa Lacy
Library Code: AL1I
Telephone: (256) 761-3237
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 848-4722
FAX: (256) 761-3561
E-mail: Lacy.Teresa@aidb.state.al.us or Thompson.Martha@aidb.state.al.us
Web site: http://www.aidb.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: Coosa, St. Clair, and Talladega counties
Alaska
Regional Library
Alaska State Library
Talking Book Center
344 West Third Avenue, Suite 125
Anchorage, AK 99501
Librarian: Patience Frederiksen
Library Code: AK1A
Telephone: (907) 269-6575
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 776-6566
FAX: (907) 269-6580
E-mail: Patience.Frederiksen@alaska.gov
Web site: http://www.library.state.ak.us/dev/tbc.html
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: Alaska; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Arizona
Regional Library
Arizona State Braille and Talking Book Library
1030 North 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Librarian: Linda A Montgomery
Library Code: AZ1A
Telephone: (602) 255-5578
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 255-5578
FAX: (602) 286-0444
E-mail: btbl@lib.az.us
Web site: http://www.lib.az.us/braille/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Arizona; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Arkansas
Regional Library
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201-1085
Librarian: John D Hall
Library Code: AR1A
Telephone: (501) 682-1155
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 660-0885
TDD: (501) 682-1002
FAX: (501) 682-1529
E-mail: nlsbooks@asl.lib.ar.us
Web site: http://www.asl.lib.ar.us/ASLBPH.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Arkansas
Subregional Library
Library for the Blind and Handicapped, Southwest
Columbia County Library
220 East Main Street
P.O. Box 668
Magnolia, AR 71754
Librarian: Sandra Grissom
Library Code: AR1E
Telephone: (870) 234-0399
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 234-8273
FAX: (870) 234-5077
E-mail: lbph@hotmail.com
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Sevier, and Union counties
California
Regional Library
Braille and Talking Book Library
California State Library
P.O. Box 942837
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001
Librarian: Mike Marlin
Library Code: CA1A
Telephone: (916) 654-0640
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 952-5666
FAX: (916) 654-1119
E-mail: btbl@library.ca.gov
Web site: http://www.btbl.ca.gov
Hours of Operation: 9:30-4:00 M-F
Serves: Northern California
Regional Library
Braille Institute
Library Services
741 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029-3594
Librarian: Henry C Chang
Library Code: CA2A
Telephone: (323) 663-1111 and (323) 660-3880
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 808-2555
TDD: (323) 660-3880
FAX: (323) 662-2440
E-mail: dls@braillelibrary.org
Web site: http://www.braillelibrary.org/
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties
Subregional Library
Talking Book Library for the Blind
Fresno County Public Library
Ted Wills Community Center
770 North San Pablo Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728-3640
Librarian: Wendy Eisenberg
Library Code: CA1B
Telephone: (559) 488-3217
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 742-1011
TDD: (559) 488-1642
FAX: (559) 488-1971
E-mail: wendy.eisenberg@fresnolibrary.org
Web site: http://www.fresnolibrary.org/tblb
Hours of Operation: 9:30-5:30 M-F
Serves: Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare counties
Subregional Library
Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
San Francisco Public Library
Civic Center
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Librarian: Martin Magid
Library Code: CA1C
Telephone: (415) 557-4253
FAX: (415) 557-4375
E-mail: lbpd@sfpl.org or mmagid@sfpl.org
Web site: http://sfpl.org/librarylocations/accessservices/lbpd.htm
Hours of Operation: 1:00-6:00 M, Th; 10:00-6:00 T, W; 12:00-6:00 F
Serves: San Francisco
Colorado
Regional Library
Colorado Talking Book Library
180 Sheridan Boulevard
Denver, CO 80226-8097
Librarian: Debbi MacLeod
Library Code: CO1A
Telephone: (303) 727-9277
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 685-2136
FAX: (303) 727-9281
E-mail: ctbl.info@cde.state.co.us
Web site: http://www.cde.state.co.us/ctbl
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Colorado
Connecticut
Regional Library
Connecticut State Library
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
198 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Librarian: Carol A Taylor
Library Code: CT1A
Telephone: (860) 721-2020
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 842-4516
FAX: (860) 721-2056
E-mail: lbph@cslib.org
Web site: http://www.cslib.org/lbph.htm
Hours of Operation: 9:00-3:00 M-F
Serves: Connecticut
Delaware
Regional Library
Delaware Division of Libraries
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
43 South DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Librarian: John Phillos
Library Code: DE1A
Telephone: (302) 739-4748
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 282-8676
TDD: (302) 739-4748
FAX: (302) 739-6787
E-mail: john.phillos@state.de.us or debph@lib.de.us
Web site: http://www.state.lib.de.us/Collection_Development/LBPH/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: Delaware; braille readers receive service from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
District of Columbia
Regional Library
Adaptive Services Division
DC Public Library
901 G Street NW
Room 215
Washington, DC 20001
Librarian: Venetia V Demson
Library Code: DC1A
Telephone: (202) 727-2142 and (202) 727-2270
TDD: (202) 727-2255
FAX: (202) 727-1129
E-mail: lbph.dcpl@dc.gov
Web site: http://www.dclibrary.org
Hours of Operation: 9:30-5:30 M-F
Serves: District of Columbia; braille readers receive service from Massachusetts.
Regional Library
Network Services Section
National Library Service for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20542
Librarian: Yealuri Rathan Raj
Library Code: LC*3
Telephone: (202) 707-9261
TDD: (202) 707-0744
FAX: (202) 707-0712
E-mail: raj@loc.gov or nls@loc.gov
Web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Regional Library
Music Section
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20542
Librarian: John Hanson
Library Code: LC*6
Telephone: (202) 707-9257 and (202) 707-9254
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 424-8567
TDD: (202) 707-0744
FAX: (202) 707-0712
E-mail: nlsm@loc.gov
Web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls/music/index.html
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: All patrons interested in braille or large-print musical scores or instructional music recordings
Florida
Regional Library
Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services
421 Platt Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-2803
Librarian: Michael Gunde
Library Code: FL1A
Telephone: (386) 239-6000
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 226-6075
FAX: (386) 239-6069
E-mail: mike.gunde@dbs.fldoe.org
Web site: http://dbs.myflorida.com/library/index.php
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Florida
Subregional Library
Talking Books/Special Needs Library
Jacksonville Public Library
303 North Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Librarian: Jonathan A Reynolds
Library Code: FL1B
Telephone: (904) 630-1999 and (904) 630-0344
FAX: (904) 630-0604
E-mail: jerryr@coj.net
Web site: http://jpl.coj.net/lib/talkingbooks.html
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Duval County
Subregional Library
Talking Books Library
Miami-Dade Public Library System
2455 NW 183rd Street
Miami, FL 33056-3641
Librarian: Barbara L Moyer
Library Code: FL1C
Telephone: (305) 751-8687
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 451-9544
TDD: (305) 474-7258
FAX: (305) 757-8401
E-mail: moyerb@mdpls.org or talkingbooks@mdpls.org
Web site: http://www.mdpls.org/services/outreach/talk_books.asp
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: Miami-Dade and Monroe counties
Subregional Library
Orange County Library System
Talking Book Section
101 East Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32801
Librarian: Lelia Higgins
Library Code: FL1D
Telephone: (407) 835-7464
TDD: (407) 835-7641
FAX: (407) 835-7642
E-mail: higgins.lelia@ocls.info
Web site: http://www.ocls.info/About/assistiveServices.asp
Hours of Operation: 9:00-9:00 M-Th; 9:00-6:00 F, Sat; 1:00-6:00 Sun
Serves: Orange County
Subregional Library
Manatee Talking Book Library
Manatee County Public Library System
6081 26th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34207
Librarian: Patricia Schubert
Library Code: FL1E
Telephone: (941) 742-5914 and (941) 484-0308
FAX: (941) 751-7098
E-mail: Patricia.Schubert@mymanatee.org
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Manatee and Sarasota counties
Subregional Library
Hillsborough County Talking Book Library
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library
3910 South Manhattan Avenue
Tampa, FL 33611-1214
Librarian: Ann Palmer
Library Code: FL1F
Telephone: (813) 272-6024 and (813) 272-6070
TDD: (813) 272-6305
FAX: (813) 272-6072
E-mail: palmera@hillsboroughcounty.org or talkingbooks@hillsboroughcounty.org
Web site: http://tbl.hcplc.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Hillsborough County
Subregional Library
Talking Books
Palm Beach County Library Annex
Mil-Lake Plaza
4639 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33463
Librarian: Pat Mistretta
Library Code: FL1G
Telephone: (561) 649-5500
Toll-free (In-state): (888) 780-5151
FAX: (561) 649-5402
E-mail: talkingbooks@pbclibrary.org
Web site: http://www.pbclibrary.org/outreach-talkingbooks.htm
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Palm Beach County
Subregional Library
Broward County Talking Book Library
100 South Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Librarian: Wayne Draper
Library Code: FL1H
Telephone: (954) 357-7555 and (954) 357-8686
TDD: (954) 357-7528
FAX: (954) 357-7420
E-mail: wdraper@browardlibrary.org or talkingbooks@browardlibrary.org
Web site: http://www.broward.org/library/talkingbooks.htm
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Broward County
Subregional Library
Lee County Talking Books Library
13240 North Cleveland Avenue, #5-6
North Ft. Myers, FL 33903-4855
Librarian: Sheldon Kaye
Library Code: FL1J
Telephone: (239) 995-2665
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 854-8195
TDD: (239) 995-2665
FAX: (239) 995-1681
E-mail: talkingbooks@leegov.com
Web site: http://www.lee-county.com/library/progserv/ssvcs/tb.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: Lee County
Subregional Library
Brevard County Libraries
Talking Books Library
308 Forrest Avenue
Cocoa, FL 32922-7781
Librarian: Debra A Martin
Library Code: FL1K
Telephone: (321) 633-1810 and (321) 633-1811
TDD: (321) 633-1838
FAX: (321) 633-1838
E-mail: dmartin@brev.org
Web site: http://www.brev.org/about_bcl/disabled_services.htm
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Brevard County
Subregional Library
West Florida Public Library
Talking Book Library
200 West Gregory Street
Pensacola, FL 32502-4822
Librarian: Susan C Voss
Library Code: FL1L
Telephone: (850) 436-5065 and (850) 436-5060
FAX: (850) 436-5039
E-mail: talkingbooks@ci.pensacola.fl.us or svoss@ci.pensacola.fl.us
Web site: http://www.cityofpensacola.com/library/page.asp?pid=5037
Hours of Operation: 9:00-4:00 M-F
Serves: Escambia County (no longer serving Santa Rosa County)
Subregional Library
Pinellas Talking Book Library
1330 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL 33755-5103
Librarian: Marilyn Stevenson
Library Code: FL1M
Telephone: (727) 441-9958
TDD: (727) 441-3168
FAX: (727) 441-9068
E-mail: mstevenson@pplc.us
Web site: http://www.pplc.us/tbl/
Hours of Operation: 9:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: Pinellas County
Georgia
Regional Library
Georgia Library for Accessible Services (GLASS)
1150 Murphy Avenue SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Librarian: Stella Cone
Library Code: GA1A
Telephone: (404) 756-4619 and (404) 756-4476
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 248-6701
FAX: (404) 756-4618
E-mail: glass@georgialibraries.org or bwilliams@georgialibraries.org
Web site: http://www.georgialibraries.org/public/glass.html
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Georgia; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Subregional Library
Albany Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Dougherty County Public Library
300 Pine Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
Librarian: Kathryn R Sinquefield
Library Code: GA1B
Telephone: (229) 420-3220
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 337-6251
FAX: (229) 420-3240
E-mail: lbph@docolib.org
Web site: http://www.docolib.org/LFTB.html
Hours of Operation: 9:30-6:00 M-F
Serves: Calhoun, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Dougherty, Lee, Randolph, Schley, Sumter, Terrell, and Webster counties
Subregional Library
Special Needs Library of Northeast Georgia
Athens-Clarke County Regional Library
2025 Baxter Street
Athens, GA 30606-6331
Librarian: Claudia L Markov
Librarian: Pete Hayek
Library Code: GA1C
Telephone: (706) 613-3655
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 531-2063
TDD: (706) 613-3655
FAX: (706) 613-3660
E-mail: specialneedslibrary@athenslibrary.org
Web site: http://www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/specneeds/index.html
Hours of Operation: 9:00-6:00 M-F
Serves: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hancock, Hart, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Putnam, Rabun, Stephens, Walton, and White counties
Subregional Library
Talking Book Center
Augusta Regional Library
425 James Brown Boulevard
Augusta, GA 30901
Librarian: Gary Swint
Library Code: GA1D
Telephone: (706) 821-2625
FAX: (706) 724-5403
E-mail: talkbook@ecgrl.org
Web site: http://www.ecgrl.public.lib.ga.us/lbph.htm
Hours of Operation: 9:00-7:00 M-Th; 9:00-5:30 F, Sat
Serves: Burke, Columbia, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliafferro, Warren, and Wilkes counties
Subregional Library
Bainbridge Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Southwest Georgia Regional Library
301 South Monroe Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819-4029
Librarian: Susan S Whittle
Library Code: GA1E
Telephone: (229) 248-2680
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 795-2680
TDD: (229) 248-2665
FAX: (229) 248-2670
E-mail: lbph@swgrl.org
Web site: http://www.swgrl.org/local/lbph/LBPH1.HTM
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:30 M-F
Serves: Baker, Brooks, Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Thomas, and Worth counties
Subregional Library
Columbus Library for Accessible Services (CLASS)
The Columbus Public Library
3000 Macon Road
Columbus, GA 31906-2201
Librarian: Suzanne Barnes
Library Code: GA1F
Telephone: (706) 243-2686 and (706) 243-2688
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 652-0782
FAX: (706) 243-2710
E-mail: sbarnes@cvrls.net
Web site: http://www.thecolumbuslibrary.org/outreachservices/class.html
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Chattahoochee, Coweta, Harris, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Quitman, Stewart, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, and Upson counties
Subregional Library
Oconee Regional Library
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
801 Bellevue Avenue
P.O. Box 100
Dublin, GA 31040
Librarian: Wanda Daniel
Library Code: GA1G
Telephone: (478) 275-5382
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 453-5541
TDD: (478) 275-3821
FAX: (478) 272-0524
E-mail: wdaniel@ocrl.org
Web site: http://www.laurens.public.lib.ga.us/index.pl/special_service_center.html
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:30 M-F
Serves: Bleckley, Dodge, Glascock,Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Washington, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties
Subregional Library
Hall County Library System
Gainesville Subregional LBPH
East Hall Branch and Special Needs Library
2434 Old Cornelia Highway
Gainesville, GA 30507
Librarian: Adrian Mixson
Library Code: GA1H
Telephone: (770) 532-3311
TDD: (770) 531-2530
FAX: (770) 531-2502
E-mail: amixson@hallcountylibrary.org
Web site: http://www.hallcountylibrary.org/ehmap.htm
Hours of Operation: 10:00-7:00 M-Th; 10:00-5:00 F
Serves: Hall County
Subregional Library
North Georgia Talking Book Center
305 South Duke Street
LaFayette, GA 30728
Librarian: Charles Stubblefield
Library Code: GA1I
Telephone: (706) 638-1958
Toll-free (In-state): (888) 506-0509
FAX: (706) 638-4913
E-mail: cstubblefield@chrl.org
Web site: http://www.chrl.org/tbc/tbc1.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Gordon, Murray, Towns, Union, Walker, and Whitfield counties
Subregional Library
Middle Georgia Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Washington Memorial Library
1180 Washington Avenue
Macon, GA 31201-1790
Librarian: Judy T Harrington
Library Code: GA1J
Telephone: (478) 744-0877
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 805-7613
TDD: (478) 744-0877
FAX: (478) 742-3161
E-mail: harringj@bibblib.org
Web site: http://www.co.bibb.ga.us/library/TBC.htm
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Macon, Peach, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties
Subregional Library
Rome Subregional Library for People with Disabilities
Sara Hightower Regional Library
205 Riverside Parkway NE
Rome, GA 30161-2911
Librarian: Delana Hickman
Library Code: GA1K
Telephone: (706) 236-4618 and (706) 236-4615
Toll-free (In-state): (888) 263-0769
TDD: (706) 236-4618
FAX: (706) 236-4631
E-mail: dhickman@rome-lpd.org or btreadaway@rome-lpd.org
Web site: http://www.rome-lpd.org
Hours of Operation: 8:30-4:30 M-F
Serves: Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Douglas, Floyd, Gilmer, Haralson, Heard, Paulding, Pickens, and Polk counties
Subregional Library
Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Live Oak Public Libraries
Thunderbolt Branch
2708 Mechanics Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
Librarian: Linda Stokes
Library Code: GA1L
Telephone: (912) 354-5864
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 342-4455
TDD: (912) 354-5534
FAX: (912) 354-5534
E-mail: stokesl@liveoakpl.org or lbphsav@liveoakpl.org
Web site: http://www.liveoakpl.org/about-us/library-for-the-blind-physical.php
Hours of Operation: 9:00-6:00 M-F
Serves: Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Jenkins, Liberty, and Screven counties
Subregional Library
Valdosta Talking Book Center
South Georgia Regional Library
300 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Valdosta, GA 31602-2592
Librarian: Diane Jernigan
Library Code: GA1M
Telephone: (229) 333-7658 and (229) 333-0086
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 246-6515
FAX: (229) 333-0774
E-mail: djernigan@sgrl.org
Hours of Operation: 9:30-5:30 M-F
Serves: Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift, and Turner counties
Subregional Library
Three Rivers Regional Library
Brunswick-Glynn County Regional Library
208 Gloucester St.
Brunswick, GA 31520-5324
Librarian: Betty D Ransom
Library Code: GA1N
Telephone: (912) 267-1212
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 833-2878
FAX: (912) 267-9597
E-mail: bransom@trrl.org
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Glynn, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Ware, and Wayne counties
Subregional Library
Atlanta Metro Subregional Library
One Margaret Mitchell Square
Atlanta, GA 30303
Library Code: GA1P
Telephone: (800) 248-6701
Guam
Subregional Library
Guam Public Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Nieves M. Flores Memorial Library
254 Martyr Street
Agana, GU 96910
Librarian: vacant
Library Code: HI1B
Telephone: (671) 475-4753 and (671) 475-4754
FAX: (671) 477-9777
Hours of Operation: 9:30-6:00 M, W, F; 9:30-8:00 T,Th; 10:00-4:00 Sat; 12:00-4:00 Sun
Serves: Guam
Hawaii
Regional Library
Hawaii State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
402 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Librarian: Fusako Miyashiro
Library Code: HI1A
Telephone: (808) 733-8444
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 559-4096
TDD: (808) 733-8444
FAX: (808) 733-8449
E-mail: olbcirc@librarieshawaii.org or fusako@librarieshawaii.org
Web site: http://www.librarieshawaii.org/locations/oahu/lbph.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:30-4:30 M-F
Serves: Hawaii, Guam, and U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands
Idaho
Regional Library
Idaho Commission for Libraries Talking Book Service
325 West State Street
Boise, ID 83702-6072
Librarian: Sue Walker
Library Code: ID1A
Telephone: (208) 334-2150
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 458-3271
TDD: (800) 377-1363
FAX: (208) 334-4016
E-mail: talkingbooks@libraries.idaho.gov
Web site: http://libraries.idaho.gov/tbs
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Idaho; braille readers receive service from Utah
Illinois
Regional Library
Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service
401 East Washington
Springfield, IL 62701-1207
Librarian: Sharon Ruda
Library Code: IL1A
Telephone: (217) 782-9435
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 665-5576
TDD: (888) 261-7863
FAX: (217) 558-4723
E-mail: sruda@ilsos.net or Psalamon@ilsos.net
Web site: http://www.ilbph.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: Illinois; adult braille readers receive service from Utah.
Subregional Library
Southern Illinois Talking Book Center
Shawnee Library System
607 South Greenbriar Road
Carterville, IL 62918-1600
Librarian: Diana Brawley Sussman
Library Code: IL1B
Telephone: (618) 985-8375
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 455-2665
TDD: (618) 985-8375
FAX: (618) 985-4211
E-mail: bphdept@shawls.lib.il.us or dbrawley@shawls.lib.il.us
Web site: http://www.shawls.lib.il.us/talkingbooks
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Alexander, Bond, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Edward, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saint Clair, Saline, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, and Williamson counties
Subregional Library
Voices of Vision
Talking Book Center
DuPage Library System
127 South First Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Librarian: Karen Odean
Library Code: IL1I
Telephone: (630) 208-0398
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 227-0625
FAX: (630) 208-0399
E-mail: vovinfo@dupagels.lib.il.us or kodean@dupagels.lib.il.us
Web site: http://www.vovtbc.org
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: Boone, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, McHenry, and Will counties and parts of Cook County
Subregional Library
Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center
Alliance Library System
600 High Point Lane, Suite 2
East Peoria, IL 61611
Librarian: Karen S Bersche
Library Code: IL1L
Telephone: (309) 694-9200
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 426-0709
FAX: (309) 694-9230
E-mail: kbersche@alliancelibrarysystem.com
Web site: http://www.mitbc.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Adams, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Iroquois, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Knox, Lee, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Menard, Mercer, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Ogle, Peoria, Piatt, Pike, Putnam, Rock Island, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, Stark, Stephenson, Tazewell, Vermillion, Warren, Whiteside, Winnebago, and Woodford counties
Subregional Library
Chicago Public Library
Talking Book Center
400 South State Street
Fifth Floor North
Chicago, IL 60605-1203
Librarian: Deborah Taylor
Library Code: IL1R
Telephone: (312) 747-4001 and (312) 747-1616
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 757-4654
FAX: (312) 747-1609
E-mail: dtaylor@chipublib.org
Web site: http://www.chipublib.org/003cpl/irlbph/cpltbc.html
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M, W, Sat; 11:00-7:00 T,Th
Serves: Chicago
Indiana
Regional Library
Indiana State Library
Indiana Talking Book & Braille Library
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Librarian: Lissa Shanahan
Library Code: IN1A
Telephone: (317) 232-3684
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 622-4970
TDD: (317) 232-7763
FAX: (317) 232-3728
E-mail: lbph@library.in.gov or lshanahan@library.in.gov
Web site: http://www.in.gov/library/2309.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: Indiana
Subregional Library
Bartholomew County Public Library
536 Fifth Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Librarian: Sharon D Thompson
Library Code: IN1B
Telephone: (812) 379-1277
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 685-0524
FAX: (812) 379-1275
E-mail: talkingbooks@barth.lib.in.us
Web site: http://www.barth.lib.in.us/talkingbooks.html
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: Bartholomew, Clark, Crawford, Decatur, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington counties
Subregional Library
Northwest Indiana Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Lake County Public Library
1919 West 81st Avenue
Merrillville, IN 46410-5382
Librarian: Renee Lewis
Library Code: IN1E
Telephone: (219) 769-3541
TDD: (219) 769-3541
FAX: (219) 769-0690
E-mail: rlewis@lakeco.lib.in.us
Web site: http://www.lakeco.lib.in.us/talking_books.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:00 M-F
Serves: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, and Porter counties
Subregional Library
Talking Books Service
Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library
200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47713-1802
Librarian: Barbara Shanks
Library Code: IN1H
Telephone: (812) 428-8235
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 645-2536
FAX: (812) 428-8215
E-mail: tbs@evpl.org or barbs@evpl.org
Web site: http://www.evpl.org/services/talkingbooks/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Martin, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties
Iowa
Regional Library
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364
Librarian: Karen A Keninger
Library Code: IA1A
Telephone: (515) 281-1333
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 362-2587
TDD: (515) 281-1355
FAX: (515) 281-1378
E-mail: library@blind.state.ia.us
Web site: http://www.blind.state.ia.us/library/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Iowa
Kansas
Regional Library
Kansas State Library
Kansas Talking Books Regional Library
ESU Memorial Union
1200 Commercial, Box 4055
Emporia, KS 66801-5087
Librarian: Toni Harrell
Library Code: KS1A
Telephone: (620) 341-6280
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 362-0699
FAX: (620) 341-6289
E-mail: tonih@kslib.info
Web site: http://www.kslib.info/talking
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: All of Kansas, with full direct services to Barber, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Kiowa, McPherson, Pratt, Reno, Rice, Stafford, and Sumner counties; braille readers receive service from Utah
Subregional Library
Western Kansas Talking Books
Northwest Kansas Library System
2 Washington Square
Norton, KS 67654-0446
Librarian: Clarice Howard
Library Code: KS1B
Telephone: (785) 877-5148
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 432-2858
TDD: (785) 877-5148
FAX: (785) 877-5697
E-mail: tbook@ruraltel.net
Web site: http://www.skyways.org/nwkls/wktb/bph.html
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Cheyenne, Clark, Comanche, Decatur, Edwards, Finney, Ford, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Lane, Logan, Meade, Morton, Ness, Norton, Rawlin, Scott, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Stanton, Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wallace, and Wichita counties
Subregional Library
Talking Book Service
CKLS Headquarters
1409 Williams
Great Bend, KS 67530
Librarian: Joanita Doll-Masden
Library Code: KS1C
Telephone: (620) 792-2393
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 362-2642
FAX: (620) 792-5495
E-mail: jmasden@ckls.org
Web site: http://www.skyways.org/KSL/talking/ckls.html
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Barton, Cloud, Ellis, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Osborne, Ottawa, Pawnee, Phillips, Republic, Rooks, Rush, Russell, Saline, and Smith counties
Subregional Library
Talking Books Service
Manhattan Public Library
North Central Kansas Libraries System
629 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502-6086
Librarian: Ann Pearce
Library Code: KS1F
Telephone: (785) 776-4741
FAX: (785) 776-1545
E-mail: annp@manhattan.lib.ks.us or suec@manhattan.lib.ks.us
Web site: http://www.manhattan.lib.ks.us/bph.html
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Chase, Clay, Dickinson, Geary, Lyon, Marion, Marshall, Morris, Pottawatomie, Riley, Wabaunsee, and Washington counties
Subregional Library
Talking Books
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
1515 Southwest 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604-1374
Librarian: Suzanne Bundy
Library Code: KS1G
Telephone: (785) 580-4530
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 432-2925
TDD: (785) 580-4545
FAX: (785) 580-4430
E-mail: tbooks@tscpl.org
Web site: http://www.tscpl.org/
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Atchinson, Brown, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Nemaha, Osage, Shawnee, and Wyandotte counties
Subregional Library
Wichita Public Library
Talking Books Section
223 South Main
Wichita, KS 67202
Librarian: Brad Reha
Library Code: KS1H
Telephone: (316) 261-8500 and (316) 261-8574
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 362-2869
TDD: (316) 262-3972
FAX: (316) 262-4540
E-mail: breha@wichita.gov
Hours of Operation: 10:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Coffey, Crawford, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Neosho, Sedgwick, Wilson, and Woodson counties
Kentucky
Regional Library
Kentucky Talking Book Library
300 Coffee Tree Road
P.O. Box 537
Frankfort, KY 40602-0537
Librarian: Barbara Penegor
Library Code: KY1A
Telephone: (502) 564-8300
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 372-2968
FAX: (502) 564-5773
E-mail: ktbl.mail@ky.gov or barbara.penegor@ky.gov
Web site: http://www.kdla.ky.gov/collectionsktbl.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: Kentucky (111 of 120 counties)
Subregional Library
Louisville Talking Book Library
Louisville Free Public Library
301 West York Street
Louisville, KY 40203
Librarian: Linda A Atzinger
Library Code: KY1B
Telephone: (502) 574-1770 and (502) 574-1625
TDD: (502) 574-1621
FAX: (502) 574-1659
E-mail: linda.atzinger@lfpl.org
Web site: http://www.lfpl.org/tbl/tbl.asp
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: City of Louisville and Jefferson County
Subregional Library
Northern Kentucky Talking Book Library
502 Scott Boulevard
Covington, KY 41011-1530
Librarian: Clif Mayhugh
Library Code: KY1C
Telephone: (859) 962-4095
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 491-7610
TDD: (859) 962-4060
FAX: (859) 962-4096
E-mail: nktbl@kentonlibrary.org
Web site: http://www.kentonlibrary.org/outreach/talkingbooks/index.html
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, and Pendleton counties
Louisiana
Regional Library
State Library of Louisiana
Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
701 North Fourth Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5232
Librarian: Margaret C Harrison
Library Code: LA1A
Telephone: (225) 342-4944 and (225) 342-4943
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 543-4702
FAX: (225) 342-6817
E-mail: sbph@state.lib.la.us
Web site: http://www.state.lib.la.us/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Louisiana; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Maine
Regional Library
Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Maine State Library
64 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0064
Librarian: Chris Boynton
Library Code: ME1A
Telephone: (207) 287-5650
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 762-7106
FAX: (207) 287-5654
E-mail: chrboynton@mestate.lib.me.us
Web site: http://www.maine.gov/msl/outreach
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Maine; braille readers receive service from Massachusetts.
Maryland
Regional Library
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
415 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201-3603
Librarian: Jill Lewis
Library Code: MD1A
Telephone: (410) 230-2424
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 964-9209
TDD: (410) 333-8679
FAX: (410) 333-2095
E-mail: referenc@lbph.lib.md.us
Web site: http://www.lbph.lib.md.us
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F; 10:00-2:00 second Sat
Serves: Maryland (except Montgomery County)
Subregional Library
Disability Resource Center
Montgomery County Department of Libraries
Rockville Library
21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
Librarian: Francie Gilman
Library Code: MD1B
Telephone: (240) 777-0001 and (240) 777-0960
TDD: (240) 777-0157
E-mail: tbrq@montgomerycountymd.gov
Web site: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/libraries/branchinfo/sn.asp
Hours of Operation: 9:30-8:30 M-Th; 10:00-5:00 F; 9:00-5:00 Sat; 12:00-5:00 Sun during the school year.
Serves: Montgomery County
Massachusetts
Regional Library
Braille and Talking Book Library
Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472-2790
Librarian: Kim Charlson
Library Code: MA1A
Telephone: (617) 972-7240
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 852-3133
FAX: (617) 972-7363
E-mail: library@perkins.org or kim.charlson@perkins.org
Web site: http://www.perkinslibrary.org
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: Massachusetts; braille readers in District of Columbia, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Subregional Library
Talking Book Library
Worcester Public Library
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608-2074
Librarian: James Izatt
Library Code: MA1B
Telephone: (508) 799-1730 and (508) 799-1645
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 762-0085
TDD: (508) 799-1731
FAX: (508) 799-1676
E-mail: jizatt@cwmars.org or talkbook@cwmars.org
Web site: http://www.worcpublib.org/talkingbook/index.htm
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:30 M-Sat; 1:30-5:30 Sun (Oct-Apr)
Serves: Hampden, Middlesex, and Worcester counties
Michigan
Regional Library
Library of Michigan
Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
702 West Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48915-1609
Librarian: Susan Chinault
Library Code: MI1A
Telephone: (517) 373-5614
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 992-9012
TDD: (517) 373-1592
FAX: (517) 373-5865
E-mail: sbph@michigan.gov
Web site: http://www.michigan.gov/sbph
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 T, W, F; 1:00-5:00 M, Th
Serves: Michigan except Wayne County; braille readers in all of Michigan.
Regional Library
Wayne County Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
30555 Michigan Avenue
Westland, MI 48186-5310
Librarian: Maria McCarville
Library Code: MI2A
Telephone: (734) 727-7300
Toll-free (In-state): (888) 968-2737
TDD: (734) 727-7330
FAX: (734) 727-7333
E-mail: wcrlbph@wayneregional.lib.mi.us
Web site: http://wayneregional.lib.mi.us
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: Wayne County except parts of Detroit and Highland Park; braille readers receive service from Lansing, Michigan.
Subregional Library
Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled
P.O.Box 8645
4135 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645
Librarian: Margaret Wolfe
Library Code: MI1B
Telephone: (734) 973-4350
Toll-free (In-state): (888) 460-0680
FAX: (734) 973-4963
E-mail: LBPD@eWashtenaw.org or wolfem@eWashtenaw.org
Web site: http://LBPD.ewashtenaw.org
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: Jackson, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties
Subregional Library
Upper Peninsula Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
1615 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
Librarian: Suzanne Dees
Library Code: MI1D
Telephone: (906) 228-7697
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 562-8985
TDD: (906) 228-7697
FAX: (906) 228-5627
E-mail: uplbph@uproc.lib.mi.us
Web site: http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/uplbph/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickerson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, and Schoolcraft counties
Subregional Library
Oakland County Library for the Visually and Physically Impaired
1200 North Telegraph, Department 482
Pontiac, MI 48341-0482
Librarian: David O Conklin
Library Code: MI1E
Telephone: (248) 858-5050
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 774-4542
TDD: (248) 452-2247
FAX: (248) 858-9313
E-mail: lvpi@oakgov.com or boucher-tabors@oakgov.com
Web site: http://www.oakgov.com/lvpi
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: Oakland County
Subregional Library
Mideastern Michigan Talking Book Center
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
G-4195 West Pasadena Avenue
Flint, MI 48504
Librarian: Deloris King
Library Code: MI1F
Telephone: (810) 732-1120
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 732-1120
FAX: (810) 732-1715
E-mail: dking@thegdl.org or tbc@thegdl.org
Web site: http://www.thegdl.org/services/tbc/index.htm
Hours of Operation: 9:00-3:00 M-F
Serves: Genesee, Lapeer, and Shiawassee counties
Subregional Library
Kent District Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Wyoming Branch Library
3350 Michael Avenue, Southwest
Wyoming, MI 49509
Librarian: Michelle L Daniel
Library Code: MI1G
Telephone: (616) 647-3985 and (616) 647-3980
FAX: (616) 249-9151
E-mail: lbphstaff@kdl.org or mdaniel@kdl.org
Web site: http://www.kdl.org/about_kdl/lbph/index.asp
Hours of Operation: 9:30-8:00 M-Th; 9:30-5:00 F, Sat; 1:00-5:00 Sun (Labor Day-Memorial Day)
Serves: Ionia, Kent, and Montcalm counties
Subregional Library
Grand Traverse Area Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
610 Woodmere Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49686-3397
Librarian: Kathy Kelto
Library Code: MI1H
Telephone: (231) 932-8558
Toll-free (In-state): (877) 931-8558
TDD: (231) 932-8507
FAX: (231) 932-8578
E-mail: lbph@tadl.tcnet.org
Web site: http://tadl.tcnet.org/index/lbph.htm
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Antrim, Benzie, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Roscommon, and Wexford counties
Subregional Library
St. Clair County Library
St. Clair County LBPH
210 McMorran Boulevard
Port Huron, MI 48060
Librarian: Melba J Moss
Library Code: MI1I
Telephone: (810) 982-3600
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 272-8570
TDD: (810) 455-0200
FAX: (810) 987-7327
E-mail: star@sccl.lib.mi.us
Web site: http://www.sccl.lib.mi.us/star.html
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties
Subregional Library
Muskegon Area District Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
4845 Airline Road, Unit 5
Muskegon, MI 49444-4503
Librarian: Sheila D Miller
Library Code: MI1K
Telephone: (231) 737-6310 and (231) 737-6256
Toll-free (In-state): (877) 569-4801
TDD: (231) 722-4103
FAX: (231) 737-6307
E-mail: mclsm@llcoop.org
Web site: http://www.madl.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Muskegon and Ottawa counties
Subregional Library
Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
16480 Hall Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038-1132
Librarian: Beverlee C Babcock
Library Code: MI1M
Telephone: (586) 286-1580
FAX: (586) 286-0634
E-mail: macbld@libcoop.net or babbev@libcoop.net
Web site: http://www.libcoop.net/macspe
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Macomb County
Subregional Library
Detroit Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Detroit Public Library
Frederick Douglass Branch for Specialized Services
3666 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48208
Librarian: Dori Middleton
Library Code: MI2B
Telephone: (313) 833-5494 and (313) 833-5497
TDD: (313) 833-5492
FAX: (313) 832-5597
E-mail: dmiddle@detroit.lib.mi.us
Web site: http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/lbph/LBPH_index.htm
Hours of Operation: 10:00-6:00 M, W, Sat; 12:00-8:00 T, Th
Serves: Detroit and Highland Park (Wayne County)
Minnesota
Regional Library
Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library
388 SE 6th Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021-6340
Librarian: Catherine A Durivage
Library Code: MN1A
Telephone: (507) 333-4828
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 722-0550
FAX: (507) 333-4832
E-mail: mn.btbl@state.mn.us or catherine.durivage@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.education.state.mn.us
Hours of Operation: 7:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: Minnesota
Mississippi
Regional Library
Blind and Physically Handicapped Library Services
Mississippi Library Commission
3881 Eastwood Drive
Jackson, MS 39211-6473
Librarian: Rahye Puckett
Library Code: MS1A
Telephone: (601) 432-4116
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 446-0892
FAX: (601) 432-4476
E-mail: lbph@mlc.lib.ms.us or rahye@mlc.lib.ms.us
Web site: http://www.mlc.lib.ms.us/ServicesToLibraries/BPHLS.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Mississippi; braille readers receive service from Utah, and recorded below RC40,000 are mailed from the Alabama Regional Library
Missouri
Regional Library
Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
P.O. Box 387
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387
Librarian: Richard J. Smith
Library Code: MO1A
Telephone: (573) 751-8720
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 392-2614
TDD: (800) 347-1379
FAX: (573) 526-2985
E-mail: wolfner@sos.mo.gov or richard.smith@sos.mo.gov
Web site: http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Missouri
Montana
Regional Library
Montana Talking Book Library
1515 East Sixth Avenue
P.O.Box 201800
Helena, MT 59620-1800
Librarian: Christie O Briggs
Library Code: MT1A
Telephone: (406) 444-2064 and (406) 444-5399
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 332-3400
FAX: (406) 444-0266
E-mail: cbriggs@mt.gov
Web site: http://msl.mt.gov/tbl/tbl.asp
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Montana; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Nebraska
Regional Library
Nebraska Library Commission
Talking Book and Braille Service
The Atrium
1200 N Street, Suite 120
Lincoln, NE 68508-2023
Librarian: David Oertli
Library Code: NE1A
Telephone: (402) 471-4038
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 742-7691
TDD: (402) 471-4038
FAX: (402) 471-6244
E-mail: talkingbook@nlc.state.ne.us or doertli@nlc.state.ne.us
Web site: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/tbbs/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Nebraska; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Nevada
Regional Library
Nevada Talking Book Services
Nevada State Library and Archives
100 North Stewart Street
Carson City, NV 89701-4285
Librarian: Keri E Putnam
Library Code: NV1A
Telephone: (775) 684-3354
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 922-9334
TDD: (775) 687-8338
FAX: (775) 684-3355
E-mail: kputnam@nevadaculture.org
Web site: http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/nsla/tbooks/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Nevada; braille readers receive service from Utah.
New Hampshire
Regional Library
New Hampshire State Library
Talking Book Services
117 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-3852
Librarian: John C Barrett
Library Code: NH1A
Telephone: (603) 271-3429 and (603) 271-1498
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 491-4200
FAX: (603) 271-8370
E-mail: DCR-TalkingBooks@dcr.nh.gov or John.Barrett@dcr.nh.gov
Web site: http://www.nh.gov/nhsl/talking_books/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: New Hampshire; braille readers receive service from Massachusetts.
New Jersey
Regional Library
New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped
P.O. Box 501
Trenton, NJ 08625-0501
Librarian: Faith Lundgren
Library Code: NJ1A
Telephone: (609) 530-4000
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 792-8322
TDD: (800) 882-5593
FAX: (609) 530-6384
E-mail: njlbh@njstatelib.org
Web site: http://www.njlbh.org/
Hours of Operation: 9:00-4:30 M-F; 9:00-3:00 Sat (library closed Saturday during July and August)
Serves: New Jersey
New Mexico
Regional Library
New Mexico Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
1209 Camino Carlos Rey
Santa Fe, NM 87507-5166
Librarian: John Mugford
Library Code: NM1A
Telephone: (505) 476-9770 and (505) 476-9772
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 456-5515
FAX: (505) 476-9776
E-mail: lbph@state.nm.us
Web site: http://www.nmstatelibrary.org/
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: New Mexico; braille readers receive service from Utah.
New York
Regional Library
The New York Public Library
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
40 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011-4211
Librarian: Mark McCluski
Library Code: NY1A
Telephone: (212) 206-5425 and (212) 206-5400
TDD: (212) 206-5458
FAX: (212) 206-5418
E-mail: mmccluski@nypl.org or ahlbph@nypl.org
Web site: http://talkingbooks.nypl.org//
Hours of Operation: Onsite: 10-5 M, W, F, Sat; 12-7 T, Th; telephone: 10-5 M, W, F, Sat; 10-7 T & Th
Serves: New York City and Long Island
Regional Library
New York State Talking Book and Braille Library
Cultural Education Center
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12230
Librarian (acting): Sharon B Phillips
Library Code: NY2A
Telephone: (518) 474-5935
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 342-3688
FAX: (518) 486-1957
E-mail: tbbl@mail.nysed.gov or tbblkids@mail.nysed.gov
Web site: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/tbbl/index.html
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: New York State except New York City and Long Island
Subregional Library
Long Island Talking Book Library (LITBL)
Outreach Services
Suffolk Cooperative Library System
627 North Sunrise Service Road, P.O. Box 9000
Bellport, NY 11713-9000
Librarian: Valerie Lewis
Library Code: NY1B
Telephone: (631) 286-1600
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 833-1122
TDD: (631) 286-4546
FAX: (631) 286-1647
E-mail: vlewis@suffolk.lib.ny.us or lbph@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Web site: http://www.litbl.org
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Nassau and Suffolk counties
North Carolina
Regional Library
North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
State Library of North Carolina
Department of Cultural Resources
1811 Capital Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27604-2188
Librarian: Carl R Keehn
Library Code: NC1A
Telephone: (919) 733-4376
Toll-free (In-state): (888) 388-2460
TDD: (919) 733-1462
FAX: (919) 733-6910
E-mail: nclbph@ncmail.net or carl.keehn@ncmail.net
Web site: http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/lbph/lbph.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: North Carolina
North Dakota
Regional Library
North Dakota State Library
Talking Book Services
604 East Boulevard Avenue
Department 250
Bismarck, ND 58505-0800
Librarian: Susan B Hammer-Schneider
Library Code: ND1A
Telephone: (701) 328-2185 and (701) 328-1408
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 843-9948
TDD: (800) 892-8622
FAX: (701) 328-2040
E-mail: tbooks@nd.gov
Web site: http://library.nd.gov/disabilityservices.html
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: North Dakota; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Ohio
Regional Library
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Cleveland Public Library
17121 Lake Shore Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44110-4006
Librarian: Barbara T Mates
Library Code: OH1A
Telephone: (216) 623-2911
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 362-1262
FAX: (216) 623-7036
E-mail: Barbara.Mates@cpl.org or LBPH@cpl.org
Web site: http://lbph.cpl.org/
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Allen, Ashland, Ashtabula, Auglaize, Belmont, Carroll, Champaign, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Darke, Defiance, Delaware, Erie, Franklin, Fulton, Geauga, Guernsey, Hancock, Hardin, Harrison, Henry, Holmes, Huron, Jefferson, Knox, Lake, Licking, Logan, Lorain, Lucas, Mahoning, Marion, Medina, Mercer, Morrow, Ottawa, Paulding, Portage, Putman, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Shelby, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Union, Van Wert, Wayne, Williams, Wood, and Wyandot counties
Regional Library
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
800 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202-2071
Librarian: Donna Foust
Library Code: OH2A
Telephone: (513) 369-6999
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 582-0335
TDD: (513) 369-3372
FAX: (513) 369-3111
E-mail: lb@cincinnatilibrary.org or donna.foust@cincinnatilibrary.org
Web site: http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/main/lb.asp
Hours of Operation: 8:00-9:00 M-W; 9:00-6:00 Th-Sat; 1:00-5:00 Sun
Serves: Adams, Athens, Brown, Butler, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Fairfield, Fayette, Gallia, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Madison, Meigs, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Vinton, Warren, and Washington counties
Oklahoma
Regional Library
Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
300 Northeast 18th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Librarian: Paul Adams
Library Code: OK1A
Telephone: (405) 521-3514 and (405) 522-0516
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 523-0288
TDD: (405) 521-4672
FAX: (405) 521-4582
E-mail: library@drs.state.ok.us
Web site: http://www.library.state.ok.us/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Oklahoma; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Oregon
Regional Library
Talking Book and Braille Services
Oregon State Library
250 Winter Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-3950
Librarian: Susan B Westin
Library Code: OR1A
Telephone: (503) 378-3849 and (503) 378-5435
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 452-0292
TDD: (800) 735-2900
FAX: (503) 588-7119
E-mail: tbabs.info@state.or.us or susan.b.westin@state.or.us
Web site: http://TBABS.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Oregon; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Pennsylvania
Regional Library
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Free Library of Philadelphia
P.O. Box 1194
Philadelphia, PA 19105
Librarian (acting): Nancy M Laskowski
Library Code: PA1A
Telephone: (215) 683-3213
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 222-1754
FAX: (215) 683-3211
E-mail: flpblind@freelibrary.org
Web site: http://lbph.library.phila.gov/
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Bradford, Cumberland, Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Sullivan, York, and all other counties in eastern Pennsylvania; braille readers in Delaware, all of Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
Regional Library
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Leonard C. Staisey Building
4724 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1389
Librarian: Kathleen Kappel
Library Code: PA2A
Telephone: (412) 687-2440
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 242-0586
FAX: (412) 687-2442
E-mail: lbph@carnegielibrary.org
Web site: http://www.carnegielibrary.org/lbph
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Adams, Centre, Clinton, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Tioga, Warren, and all other counties in western Pennsylvania; braille readers receive service from Philadelphia.
Puerto Rico
Regional Library
Puerto Rico Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
520 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 2
San Juan, PR 00901
Librarian: Igri Enriquez
Library Code: PR1A
Telephone: (787) 723-2519
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 981-8008
FAX: (787) 721-8177
E-mail: bibciego@tld.net or ienrique@tld.net
Web site: www.bibliotecaregionalparaciegos.com
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
Regional Library
Talking Books Plus
Office of Library and Information Services
One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Librarian: Andrew Egan
Library Code: RI1A
Telephone: (401) 574-9310
TDD: (800) 745-6575
FAX: (401) 574-9320
E-mail: tbplus@olis.ri.gov
Web site: http://www.olis.ri.gov/tbp/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:00 M-F
Serves: Rhode Island; braille readers receive service from Massachusetts.
South Carolina
Regional Library
South Carolina State Library
Talking Book Services
P.O. Box 821
Columbia, SC 29202-0821
Librarian: Pamela Davenport
Library Code: SC1A
Telephone: (803) 734-4611
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 922-7818
TDD: (803) 734-7298
FAX: (803) 734-4610
E-mail: tbsbooks@statelibrary.sc.gov or pdavenport@statelibrary.sc.gov
Web site: http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: South Carolina; braille readers receive service from Utah
South Dakota
Regional Library
South Dakota Braille and Talking Book Library
State Library Building
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2294
Librarian: Daniel W Boyd
Library Code: SD1A
Telephone: (605) 773-3131
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 423-6665
FAX: (605) 773-6962
E-mail: dan.boyd@state.sd.us
Web site: http://www.sdstatelibrary.com/b&tb/index.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: South Dakota; braille readers receive service from Utah.
Tennessee
Regional Library
Tennessee Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Tennessee State Library and Archives
403 Seventh Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37243-0313
Librarian: Ruth Hemphill
Library Code: TN1A
Telephone: (615) 741-3915
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 342-3308
FAX: (615) 532-8856
E-mail: tlbph.tsla@state.tn.us or Ruth.Hemphill@state.tn.us
Web site: http://www.tennessee.gov/tsla/lbph/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Serves: Tennessee
Texas
Regional Library
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
P.O. Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711-2927
Librarian: Ava M Smith
Library Code: TX1A
Telephone: (512) 463-5458 and (512) 452-7306
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 252-9605
FAX: (512) 936-0685
E-mail: tbp.services@tsl.state.tx.us or amsmith@tsl.state.tx.us
Web site: http://www.texastalkingbooks.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Texas
U.S. Virgin Islands
Regional Library
Virgin Islands Library for the Visually and Physically Handicapped
3012 Golden Rock
Christiansted, VI 00820
Librarian: Letitia Gittens
Library Code: VI1A
Telephone: (340) 772-2250
FAX: (340) 772-3545
E-mail: reglib@vipowernet.net
Web site: http://www.library.gov.vi
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: U.S. Virgin Islands
Utah
Regional Library
Utah State Library Division
Program for the Blind and Disabled
250 North 1950 West, Suite A
Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7901
Librarian: Bessie Y Oakes
Library Code: UT1A
Telephone: (801) 715-6789
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 662-5540
TDD: (801) 715-6721
FAX: (801) 715-6767
E-mail: blind@utah.gov
Web site: http://blindlibrary.utah.gov/
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Utah and Wyoming; braille readers in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
Vermont
Regional Library
Vermont Department of Libraries
Special Services Unit
578 Paine Turnpike North
Berlin, VT 05602
Librarian: Teresa R Faust
Library Code: VT1A
Telephone: (802) 828-3273
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 479-1711
FAX: (802) 828-2199
E-mail: ssu@mail.dol.state.vt.us
Hours of Operation: 7:45-4:30 M-F
Serves: Vermont; braille readers receive service from Massachusetts
Virginia
Regional Library
Virginia Library and Resource Center
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
395 Azalea Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227-3633
Librarian: Barbara N McCarthy
Library Code: VA1A
Telephone: (804) 371-3661
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 552-7015
TDD: (804) 371-3661
FAX: (804) 371-3328
E-mail: barbara.mccarthy@dbvi.virginia.gov
Web site: http://www.vdbvi.org/lrcservices.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:15-5:00 M-F
Serves: Virginia
Subregional Library
Alexandria Library-Beatley Central
Talking Book Service
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304-2903
Librarian: Loni McCaffrey
Library Code: VA1B
Telephone: (703) 519-5911
TDD: (703) 519-5918
FAX: (703) 519-5916
E-mail: lmccaffrey@alexandria.lib.va.us
Web site: http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/main/talking_book.html
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: City of Alexandria
Subregional Library
Talking Book Service
Arlington County Sub-Regional Library
1015 North Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Librarian: Lisbeth S Goldberg
Library Code: VA1C
Telephone: (703) 228-6333
TDD: (703) 228-6320
FAX: (703) 228-7720
E-mail: talkingbooks@arlingtonva.us
Web site: http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/Libraries/outreach/LibrariesOutreachSpecialNeeds.aspx
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Arlington County
Subregional Library
Access Services
Fairfax County Public Library
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 123
Fairfax, VA 22035-0012
Librarian: Janice Kuch
Library Code: VA1E
Telephone: (703) 324-8380
TDD: (703) 324-8365
FAX: (703) 324-8386
E-mail: access@fairfaxcounty.gov
Web site: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/as/default.htm
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Fairfax County; cities of Fairfax and Falls Church
Subregional Library
Newport News Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Newport News Public Library System
110 Main Street
Newport News, VA 23601
Librarian: Sherin Henderson
Library Code: VA1G
Telephone: (757) 591-4858
TDD: (757) 591-4858
FAX: (757) 591-7425
E-mail: nnlbph@nngov.com
Web site: http://www.nngov.com/library/resources/lbph
Hours of Operation: 9:00-9:00 M-Th; 9:00-6:00 F-Sat; 1:00-5:00 Sun
Serves: James City and York counties; cities of Newport News and Williamsburg
Subregional Library
Roanoke Public Library
Talking Book Services
2607 Salem Turnpike NW
Roanoke, VA 24017-5397
Librarian: Diane McGuire
Library Code: VA1H
Telephone: (540) 853-2648
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 528-2342
FAX: (540) 853-1030
E-mail: melrose.library@roanokeva.gov or diane.mcguire@roanokeva.gov
Web site: http://www.roanokegov.com/library/talking.html
Hours of Operation: 10:00-6:00 M, T, Th: 10:00-8:00, W, 10:00-5:00, F-Sat
Serves: Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke counties; cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Roanoke, and Salem
Subregional Library
Bayside and Special Services Library, Department of Public Libraries
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Librarian: Carolyn Caywood
Library Code: VA1I
Telephone: (757) 385-2684 and (757) 385-2685
TDD: (757) 385-2690
FAX: (757) 464-6741
E-mail: LIBSSBH@vbgov.com or ccaywood@vbgov.com
Hours of Operation: 10:00-9:00 M-Th; 10:00-5:00 F-Sat
Serves: Accomack, Isle of Wight, Northampton, and Southampton and Sussex counties; cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach
Subregional Library
Talking Book Center
Staunton Public Library
1 Churchville Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401
Librarian: Oakley Pearson
Library Code: VA1J
Telephone: (540) 885-6215
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 995-6215
FAX: (540) 332-3906
E-mail: pearsonjo@ci.staunton.va.us or talkingbooks@ci.staunton.va.us
Web site: http://www.talkingbookcenter.org
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Augusta, Bath, Highland, Rockbridge, and Rockingham counties; cities of Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton, and Waynesboro
Subregional Library
Fredericksburg Area Subregional Library
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
1201 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Librarian: Nancy Buck
Library Code: VA1L
Telephone: (540) 372-1144
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 628-4807
TDD: (540) 371-9165
FAX: (540) 373-9411
E-mail: nbuck@crrl.org or esolka@crrl.org
Web site: http://www.librarypoint.org/
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:30 M-F
Serves: Fredericksburg, Prince William, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Westmoreland counties
Washington
Regional Library
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
2021 Ninth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-2783
Librarian: Danielle King
Library Code: WA1A
Telephone: (206) 615-0400
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 542-0866
TDD: (206) 615-0418
FAX: (206) 615-0437
E-mail: wtbbl@secstate.wa.gov
Web site: http://www.wtbbl.org
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: Washington
West Virginia
Regional Library
West Virginia Library Commission-Special Libraries
Blind and Physically Handicapped Services
Cultural Center
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305-0620
Librarian: Donna B Calvert
Library Code: WV1A
Telephone: (304) 558-4061
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 642-8674
FAX: (304) 558-6016
E-mail: talkbks@wvlc.lib.wv.us or mathenyt@wvlc.lib.wv.us
Web site: http://librarycommission.lib.wv.us/vimpaired.html
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Serves: West Virginia; braille readers receive service from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Subregional Library
Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Cabell County Public Library
455 Ninth Street Plaza
Huntington, WV 25701
Librarian: Vicky Woods
Library Code: WV1C
Telephone: (304) 528-5700
TDD: (304) 528-5694
FAX: (304) 528-5866
E-mail: tbooks@cabell.lib.wv.us
Web site: http://cabell.lib.wv.us/pages/talkbook.htm
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Cabell, Mason, Mingo, Putnam, and Wayne counties
Subregional Library
Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library
3100 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26104-2414
Librarian: Michael Hickman
Library Code: WV1E
Telephone: (304) 420-4587
FAX: (304) 420-4589
E-mail: hickmanm@hp9k.park.lib.wv.us
Web site: http://parkersburg.lib.wv.us
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt, and Wood counties
Subregional Library
West Virginia School for the Blind
Library
301 East Main Street
Romney, WV 26757
Librarian: Mona Childs
Library Code: WV1F
Telephone: (304) 822-4894
FAX: (304) 822-4896
E-mail: mchilds@access.k12.wv.us
Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M, W, F; 8:00-8:00 T, Th
Serves: Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan, and Pendleton counties
Wisconsin
Regional Library
Wisconsin Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
813 West Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1436
Librarian: Marsha J Valance
Library Code: WI1A
Telephone: (414) 286-3045
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 242-8822
TDD: (414) 286-3548
FAX: (414) 286-3102
E-mail: mvalan@milwaukee.gov or lbph@milwaukee.gov
Web site: http://dpi.wi.gov/rll/wrlbph/
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Serves: Wisconsin; braille readers receive service from Utah
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