CHALLENGES – VISUAL
DOE – BLIND SERVICES ®
Children and Family Program 954-497-3360
2800 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite #204 (Fort Lauderdale)
Helps Broward County children birth – 16 years old who are visually handicapped or have a disease that will lead to blindness participate in their schools and society. J
HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND
Fax request to 877-230-2205
Provides free Braille and large print textbooks, including story books to enhance the lives of blind and visually impaired people.
LIGHTHOUSE OF BROWARD COUNTY ®
650 N. Andrews Ave. (Fort Lauderdale)
KIDS Children’s Program 954-463-4217 x 17
Monday-Friday, 2pm-5:30pm (after school)
Available for children 6-14 years old who are diagnosed as legally blind. Support group meetings are offered to parents of legally blind children. Recreational activities and training activities available. J
Summer Program 954-463-4217 x17
Seven week summer camp for blind children ages 6-14. J
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT 1-800-562-6265
NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE FOR THE BLIND 1-800-424-9100
Provides library services for Braille books and recordings.