INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES | AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND

225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 660, Alexandria, VA 22314

Eligibility

Blind or visually impaired people, families, friends, doctors, teachers.

Hours

M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM. Closed for most federal holidays.

(800) 424-8666

Voice

(703) 465-5085

Fax

(202) 467-5081

Voice

Application process

Call for information.

Fees

No fee for services. Membership dues vary by chapter.

Service area

United States

Description

* Offers information and referral on programs and services for the blind and visually impaired.* Provides legislative advocacy on laws affecting blind persons.* Offers college scholarships to blind and visually impaired students. Must be legally blind in both eyes.* Provides legislative and governmental monitoring.

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What's Here

Scholarships Specialized Information and Referral Legislative Advocacy

Providing organization

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND

The American Council of the Blind aims to increase independence, security, and equality of opportunity and to improve the quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.