AFB

Founded in New York in 1921, American Federation for the Blind (AFB) is a resource for people who are blind or visually impaired, the organizations that serve them, and the general public. The AFB is the number one publisher of professional materials on blindness and low vision, and a major producer of Talking Books. Visit www.afb.org or call the AFB Information Center at 1-800-AFB-Line (232-5463).

LOW VISION COUNCIL

The Low Vision Council is an international group of manufacturers, practitioners, educators, agencies, and associations that have joined forces to raise awareness of low vision rehabilitation among visually impaired consumers and the people who care about them, eyecare providers, and rehabilitation professionals. The Low Vision Council's efforts are designed to spotlight the important value of low vision rehabilitation and to advocate for more comprehensive coverage of low vision services. Low Vision Council members, recognized as high quality providers of vision rehabilitation services and equipment, work jointly to advocate for more comprehensive coverage of low vision rehabilitation services. Manufacturers, distributors, non-profit organizations, and vision rehabilitation professionals interested in more information can contact the Low Vision Council at 212-821-9790; Fax 212-821-9781; Info@lowvisioncouncil.org; or www.lowvisioncouncil.org.

THE LIGHTHOUSE INT'L.

Through innovative work in vision rehabilitation, education, research, and advocacy, the Lighthouse enables people who are partially sighted or blind to live independent and productive lives. CE for health care professionals, research on the effects of vision loss, and advocacy on behalf of people who are visually impaired are conducted nationally and internationally. For more information, visit the Lighthouse Website at www.lighthouse.org or call 800-829-0500 or 212-821-9200.

MACULAR DEGENERATION INT'L.

MDI began in 1991 by working with people with juvenile macular degeneration. In 1994 it expanded its work to include persons with age-related macular degeneration. The organization provides information to the public and is active in contributing money and assistance for research. For more information, visit www.maculardegeneration.org or call 800-393-7634. EB