RESOURCES
Online Resources & Downloads
Online Resources
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A Guide to Students with Visual Disabilities
Guides students with visual disabilities on how to navigate colleges
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Global Genes
One of the leading rare disease patient advocacy organizations in the world
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American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
Provides education, employment, and aging services
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American Printing House
Provides students, families, adults, and educators with tools/info
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ANN Scholarship Program for Students with Nystagmus
Full Time study at an accredited institution of the student's choice
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Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Special Public School for ages 6-22
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American Council for Blind Students (ACBS)
Connecting blind students nationwide for community & social change
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Los Angeles Blind Children's Center
Provides early childhood education to blind/visually impaired kids
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College Degrees Online
Guide for finding online degree programs of any level
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Communications Degrees
Guide for finding online communication degrees
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What is Myopia?
EyeWiki Article originally contributed by Ophthalmologist and VOC Board Member, Greg Ostrow, M.D.
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What is Nystagmus?
ANN information about Nystagmus
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What is Ocular Albinism?
Q & A about the condition that inspired the founding of VOC
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American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
The American Association of People with Disabilities(AAPD) organizes the disability community to be a powerful force for change-politically, socially, and economically- and recognizes the value of working in broad coalitions to foster unity, leadership, and impact -
All About Vision
Informational Website about Vision & Eye Care
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American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS)
Sponsored by the national association of children’s eye doctors, this Web site has information about eye conditions and treatments. There is also searchable database of members to locate a specialist
PDFs
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CDC Vision & Eye Health ToolKit
Enhancing Vision & Eye Health
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Genetic Testing is this my path to a diagnosis?
Information about deciding on Genetic Testing
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Social Security Administration: If You're Blind or Have Low Vision
Benefits and services for people who are blind or have low vision from the social security administration
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Social Security Administration: Benefits for Children with Disabilities
Support and benefits from the social security administration for young people with disabilities