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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.

 






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