OTHER SERVICES

Educating the public about the abilities of the blind is a major function which goes on in all aspects of our programs. We serve as an information and referral source to people who write or call with questions about blindness or the blindness service system. We have outreach volunteers who provide these services to people in their home localities. We provide information and support to parents of blind children and publish materials to help educate sighted children about blindness. Training seminars about blindness are conducted. We participate in maintaining and expanding the International Braille and Technology Center for the Blind. Specialized services and assistance are provided to the deaf-blind and to other blind individuals with specific needs. Information and assistance are provided to senior citizens to help them deal with vision loss in their later years.

Updated February 13, 2002