List
of Available Informational Packets:
Solutions
in Sight
If
you know someone who is experiencing sight loss, you may want to request a free
copy of "Solutions in Sight," our resource guide designed to help friends
and family members spot the common signs of sight loss and learn what they can
do to help their loved one stay independent. Ordering
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When
You're Ready
If you or someone you
know is at the stage where sight loss is beginning to affect your life or theirs,
you may want to request this brochure, which lists the various services that Braille
Institute can offer. It also explains how to apply for them. Ordering
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A
Seminar on Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Rehabilitation Services
If you or someone you know is suffering from Macular
Degeneration, you may want to request a free audio recording of a recent seminar
on the latest reseach on macular degeneration and Low Vision Rehabilitation Services
held at our Los Angeles Center on May 12, 2004. The lecture included guest speakers
Dr. Ron Gallemore, of the Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group, and Leslie
Burkhardt, a Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist at Braille Institute. Ordering
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Vistas:
Our Catalog of Adaptive Items
Looking for useful everyday items
that make life easier for those with little or no vision? Or are you looking for
a great gift for a friend or loved one with low vision? Then the Vistas catalog
is for you! Ordering Information or Return
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Scene
Scene is our quarterly
newsletter on blindness issues and common eye diseases. Note:
Please remember to specify whether you prefer print, braille or audio format.
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# 1: About Braille Institute — For Southern California Residents
This packet is for people who live in
Southern California. It includes information about Braille Institute's services
in your area, including Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, Library Services,
classes for regaining and independent lifestyle and more. Ordering
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# 2: Information About Blindness and Services in Your State
This packet is for U.S. residents who live outside
of Southern California.
This includes general information about blindness and/or services in your area.
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# 3: Information About Blindness and Services Outside the United States
If
you live outside the United States, Braille Institute can provide you with general
information about blindness and a possible referral to a blind service organization
in your country. Note: Please remember to specify
the city and country you would like information for. Ordering
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# 4: Information on How to Help a Friend or Loved One
This
packet will help you to better understand what your loved one with vision loss
is going through. Ordering Information
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# 5: Information on Macular Degeneration
We
have resources especially for people who have macular degeneration and their loved
ones. This packet includes a resource guide for sighted relatives to help them
understand what their loved ones are going through, information on the latest
studies on the disease and more. Ordering
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# 6: Resources for Teachers & Students
Braille
Institute has special packets of information about braille and blindness for teachers
and students. Each packet includes information about Helen Keller and Louis Braille,
general information about blindness, cards that simulate different visual impairments,
cards embossed with the braille alphabet, a number of braille samples and more.
Note: Please remember to specify whether you are a student
or teacher, your usage, grade level and the number of students or classmates you
have. Ordering
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# 7: General Information on Braille
We can provide you with information if you are interested
in learning braille, whether you are visually impaired or sighted. Please specify
any specific interests in the comment box. Ordering
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# 8: General Information on Blindness
If
you are interested in learning more about blindness and what causes it, Braille
Institute can provide you with free information.
Please specify any specific interests in the comment box.
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Information:
To order, call toll-free at 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553), Monday through Friday, 9
a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific time or send us an e-mail
at communications@brailleinstitute.org.
Don't forget to give us your name, complete address and to specify which materials
you would like us to send to you.