Local Resources (San Diego Area)
- 211 San Diego: A general help line for non-emergency services in San Diego. Visit Website
- Wayfinder Family Services: Offers dedicated vision loss services and support. Visit Website
- Meals on Wheels San Diego: Meals on Wheels offers a meal delivery service for seniors and more. Pet food comes free with the service if requested. Visit Website
- Legal Aid Society of San Diego: Provides free legal aid to those in San Diego. Visit Website
- SDCB Recommended Reading Aids: A collection of services to aid those who are visually impaired to access literature. Download Document
- SDCB Recommended Apps: List of useful apps that SDCB recommends for impaired vision. Download Document
- SDCB Recommended Transportation Document: Document containing a comprehensive list of helpful transport resources. Download Document
- SDCB Recommended Resources for Loved Ones: A collection of resources for the loved ones of visually impaired people, recommended by SDCB. Download Document
See Clearly San Diego
- Daily Eye Care routines: Learn practical tips to protect your eyesight and other steps that can help maintain your eye health. Visit Resource
State Resources
- Disability Rights California: Advocates for and defends the rights of the disabled in California. Visit Website
- Guide Dogs for the Blind: Offers programs to prepare you for a guide dog. Visit Website
- Visual Disability Guide (Spanish): Comprehensive government resources regarding educational inclusion and accessibility. Download Guide
- Department of Rehabilitation CA Blind Field Service: “Blind Field Services provides specialized and comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to Californians who are blind or visually impaired.” Visit Website
National Resources
- American Council of the Blind (ACB): Provides job connections, ACB radio, and community peer support. Visit Website
- American Foundation for the Blind (AFB): National resources for advocacy, career information, and family support. Visit Website
- American Printing House (APH): Navigating life’s challenges from initial diagnosis to workplace accommodations. Visit Website
- VisionAware (APH Connect Center): Informational service for tips, resource directories, and diagnosis information. Visit Website
- National Federation of the Blind (NFB): Resources for accommodations in voting, education, and employment. Visit Website
- Social Security Administration (SSA): Detailed information on government benefits for those with vision loss. Read Publication
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): Guidance on the ADA and visual impairment in the professional environment. Visit Website
- National Eye Institute (NEI): National health information and vision rehabilitation resources. Visit Website
- World Health Organization (WHO): Global fact sheets regarding blindness and visual impairment. Read Fact Sheet
- Technical Assistance Center for Older Blind Individuals (OIB-TAC): Specialized tools and resources for seniors. Download PDF
- Hadley School for the Blind: Offers instruction for those who have lost vision or are vision impaired. Visit Website
- Blind Veterans Association: An organization that focuses on aiding blind veterans. Visit Website
