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Information
About Blindness National
Federation of the Blind (NFB) Organization of blind people, families, and friends working toward opportunity and equality for the blind. Information, videos, materials, networking opportunities, training. Scholarship program. Publishes Braille Monitor. Houses the International Braille and Technology Center and the National Research and Training Institute for the Blind. Parents Division (NOPBC); state chapters. National
Federation of the Blind of NJ LEAD program for blind/VI teens, braille and cane mentoring programs, scholarship program. Sounding Board newsletter, monthly chapter meetings, annual Convention. National
Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) National organization of parents, teachers, and friends of blind children working to create a climate of opportunity for blind children at home, in school, and in the community. Helps parents gain understanding of blindness through contact with blind adults. Publishes Future Reflections. Provides seminars, information, resources, training. Division of NFB; state chapters. Parents
of Blind Children-NJ (POBC-NJ) Information, referrals, support, training, technical assistance, and advocacy for parents and teachers of blind/VI children. In Touch newsletter, annual Parents Seminar, meetings, social and educational events. Blind
Children's Resource Center Informative website featuring information about blindness, education and development, independent movement and travel, toys, play, and leisure time activities, the In Touch newsletter, and more. Resources
for Parents and Teachers of Blind Kids Informative website featuring information about blindness, technology, toys, and much more. American
Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Books, pamphlets, and information on blindness in areas of education, literacy, technology, employment, and aging. Publishes Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. Blind
Children's Fund Information, resources, and materials to help parents teach and nurture their blind, visually impaired, and multiply disabled children. Publishes the VIP Newsletter. Hadley
School for the Blind Home study courses for parents of blind children. NJ
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NJCBVI) Early intervention, education, and transition services; special equipment and materials; statewide services to deaf-blind and multiply-disabled children; special programs, summer camp, vocational rehabilitation services. National
Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Information, rare disease data bank, organizations data bank. NJ
Self-Help Clearinghouse Clearinghouse and directory of support and self-help groups, including online groups.
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