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Resources
A variety of local and national resources are available to
assist school districts who serve students who are blind or visually impaired.
The resources include information, organizations, agencies, schools for the
blind, and catalogs of equipment and technology.
Local
Organizations and resources for equipment, technology, and Braille
materials
Missouri School for the Blind
www.msb.k12.mo.us
The outreach services provided by the
Missouri School for the Blind include assessment services, VIISA, INSITE,
and MoSpin. To access the Outreach Services Department, or acquire
information about the residential educational program call 314-776-4320.
APH Materials Center
The APH materials center is housed at
the Missouri School for the Blind. It maintains the Federal Registry of
students who are legally blind as well as the Federal Quota Funds. The
Federal Quota Funds are used to purchase instructional materials and
supplies for students who are visually impaired. In order to access these
funds, your student must be registered with the Federal Quota each
January. Contact Brian Forney at 314-776-4320 ext. 256 or email:
bforney@msb.k12.mo.us
with any questions regarding this service.
Rehabilitation Services for the
Blind
www.dss.state.mo.us/dfs/rehab/rehab.htm
An organization that provides individuals who are visually impaired the
opportunity to achieve vocational goals. For more information you may call
the Sikeston office at 573-472-5240
Missouri Council of the Blind
www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/2518/index.html
A consumer organization that offers a variety of programs and services to
persons who are legally blind or totally blind and a resident of
Missouri. For further information call 1-800-342-5632.
National Federation of the
Blind: Missouri Chapter
www.nfbmo.org/index.htm
A consumer organization that provides information and resources including
publications of the Braille Monitor and Future Reflections. For further
information call 1-888-604-1774.
Lions Clubs
www.lionsclubs.org
This is an organization that provides service to individuals who are blind
or visually impaired. Look within this site to find your local Lions
Service Club.
Wolfner Library for the Blind
and Visually Handicapped
www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner/links.asp
This is the local arm of the National Library of Congress. Individuals may
contact this organization to order books in braille or on cassette tape.
For information regarding registration call 573-751-8720 or
1-800-392-2614.
Missouri Assistive Technology
Project
www.dolir.state.mo.us/matp
A project established to increase access to
assistive technology for Missouri individuals with disabilities.
SADI and SEMO-TECH
www.sadi.org
SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence, Inc. is the Independent Living
Center serving Cape Girardeau, Perry, Scott, Bollinger, and Mississippi
counties. SADI offers four core services (Information and Referral,
Advocacy, Skills Training, and Peer Support), self-directed personal care,
transportation, client assistance with rent, utilities, and medication,
and a Benefits Specialist. In addition, SADI offers SEMO-TECH - a
regional outreach center of Missouri Assistive Technology Project. SEMO-TECH
provides access to assistive technology and related information.
Coordinator: Kristal Berkbigler-Friese. For more information call:
573-651-6464.
CISE Center for Innovations in
Special Education
www.coe.missouri.edu/~mocise/
An organization that provides resources for
educators. It houses a library of professional publications that can be
borrowed by educators.
ETC Equipment Technology
Consortium
www.dolir.state.mo.us/matp/equptechcon.htm
This is a short-term assistive technology loan program for schools and
agencies.
St. Louis Society for the Blind
and Visually Impaired
www.slsbvi.org
A private not-for-profit organization providing services to help
individuals who are blind or visually impaired remain independent. For
more information call: 314-968-9000
Midwestern Braille Volunteers
www.mbvol.org
Transcribes a variety of materials into Braille including: textbooks,
books, manuals, menus, schedules, etc. For more information call:
314-966-5828
TALKING TAPES / Textbooks on
Tape
www.talkingtapes.org
Delta Gamma Center for Children
with Visual Impairments
314-776-1300
Ability Network
www.abilitynetwork.org
Offers a wide range of services and supports for individuals of all ages
and levels of ability. Staff provides supports as needed in the
individual or family’s home, day care setting, school or other locations.
For more information call toll free at 866-483-3555
American Optometric Association
www.aoanet.org
Optometric Center of St. Louis
www.slsbvi.org
St. Louis University: Eye
Institute
314-577-6038
University of Missouri-Kansas
City: Low Vision Rehabilitation Program
www.umkc-efkc.org
Washington University Eye
Center: Low Vision Services
www.wuphysicians.org
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