ACB OHIO Resource Page

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF OHIO
OTHER RESOURCES LINKS

OHIO LOCAL RESOURCES :

Cincinnati Association for the Blind
The Cincinnati Association for the Blind is a not-for-profit organization providing counseling, rehabilitation, information and employment services to persons who are blind, visually impaired or print impaired. CAB serves residents of Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, Butler and Warren Counties in Ohio;
and Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties in Kentucky.

Cincinnati Association for the Blind Web Site
EMAIL : info@cincyblind.org
PHONE : 513-221-8558

Cleveland Sight Center
Our mission: "To enable people with visual impairments to reach their full potential while, at the same time, creating a better understanding and acceptance
of visual impairment across the community."
Cleveland Sight Center Web Site
PHONE : 216-791-8118

Clovernook Center for the Blind
Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired promotes independence and fosters the highest quality of life for people with visual impairments through employment and comprehensive rehabilitation services including: training and support for independent living, orientation and mobility instruction, vocational training, job placement, counseling, recreation, and youth services.

Clovernook Center for the Blind Web Site
EMAIL : contact@clovernook.org
PHONE : 888-234-7156

Frogtown Low Vision
Best low vision web site in the Cleveland , Ohio area.

Frogtown Low Vision Web Site
PHONE : 419-867-1940

Governor's Council On People with Disabilities
MISSION STATEMENT

The Governor's council on People with Disabilities exists to:
• Advise the Governor and General Assembly on statewide disability issues
• Educate and advocate for:
Partnerships at the local, state and national level
Promotion of equality, access and independence
Development of employment opportunities
• Promote the value of diversity, dignity and the quality of life for people with disabilities
• Be a catalyst to create systemic change to promote awareness of disability-related issues that will ultimately benefit all citizens of Ohio
Governor's Council On People with Disabilities Web Site
EMAIL : scott.hinton@rsc.state.oh.us
PHONE : 614-438-1393

League of Women Voters
Send any comments about your voting experience to the League of Women Voters. This is also a good resource for voting information.
League of Women Voters Web Site

Pathways, Serving Licking and Knox Counties
Pathways provides a 24/7 crisis/hotline and information center to Licking and Knox County residents. In addition, Pathways serves Licking County residents with alcohol and drug abuse prevention services for youth, child care resource and referral, parenting training, and parent advocacy for families with children in the behavioral health system.

Other links you to our 211 website. They are www.211pathways.com, www.211lickingcounty.com and www.211knox.com. You can download the 211 links and logos from any of those three websites. (Note: 211 is available in many Ohio Counties as well as nationally. You can visit www.211ohio.net for more info.)

Pathways, Serving Licking and Knox Counties Web Site
EMAIL : mail@pathwayslc.org.
PHONE : 740-345-6166

Rx For Ohio
Rx For Ohio provides an efficient, easy and quick way to search through more than 300 assistance programs that provide more than 1,400 medicines for free
or at deeply discounted prices. Ohioans may access Rx for Ohio through a web site at
www.rxforohio.org,
Rx For Ohio Web Site
PHONE : 877-794-6446

State of Ohio Government Info and Services

State of Ohio Government Info and Services Web Site

The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission has provided quality services to people with disabilities and employers since 1970. However, Ohio's commitment to vocational rehabilitation started much earlier, in 1920
The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission Web Site
PHONE : 800-282-4536

TUKANDU Cycling Club

TUKANDU where "two can do".
This is a 501(C)(3) organization in the Greater Cincinnati area established to enable blind and visually impaired people to enjoy cycling on tandem bicycles.
TUKANDU holds cycling events every second or third Saturday morning on the Little Miami Scenic Trail starting at 9:00 A.M. from Nisbet Park in Loveland, Ohio. Visually impaired and fully sighted people partner on TUKANDU tandem bicycles to enjoy the group camaraderie and the challenge of cycling. All are invited, sighted and visually impaired cyclists alike, to join in TUKANDU events held during April through October. A calendar of events may be found on the TUKANDU web site. The beauty of cycling on the Little Miami Scenic trail is that it affords many choices of distances to ride and places to go. To participate in TUKANDU events, one needs only to contact the event coordinator, Robert Rogers, at the phone number or e-mail listed here.

TUKANDU Cycling Club Web Site
EMAIL : rrrogers@nuvox.net
PHONE : (513) 921-3186

Universal Low Vision Aids
Welcome to Universal Low Vision Aids, Inc. official website and ONLINE STORE. ULVA is a manufacturer authorized, high quality service dealer of assistive technology serving individuals with special needs since 1988.

The products and support we offer enable people of all ages to become more independent, productive and successful in their respective endeavors whether it be at home, work, school or play.

Universal Low Vision Aids Web Site
EMAIL : custserv@ulva.com
PHONE : - (614)224-6465

Vision & Vocational Services
Vision statement: Vision & Vocational Services where we empower people with visual and other disabilities to achieve independence at home, at work, and
in the community.

Vision & Vocational Services Web Site
EMAIL : info@vvsohio.org

Voter Access Handbook
The Ohio Secretary of State’s office is working to educate people with disabilities about their rights and responsibilities when it comes to voting. Our
office has developed a Voter Access Guide, For Voters with Disabilities that provides general voter information and information that is relevant for voters
with disabilities. It is our goal to distribute the guides to as many people with disabilities as possible.

Voter Access Handbook Web Site

NATIONAL RESOURCES :

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) was founded June 28, 1921.
AFB attempts to level the playing field for Americans with vision loss.
Go to its web site to see all of the
facts and figures relating to vision loss and its many endeavors in legislation, and equal access to technology and information which is so readily available to the world of sighted people.

AFB request to all: "Help us expand possibilities for 25 million Americans with vision loss."

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Web Site
PHONE : (212) 502-7600

DisabilityWORK
Searching for work has never been easier for individuals with disabilities.
Simply scroll down the Job Title bar, click the job title that best matches your desired position, and select the state in which you are looking for work in the Job Location bar.

If you prefer a more refined search, use keyword(s) to search for your targets. Keywords do not need to be separated by commas or punctuation, e.g., window washer high rise.

DisabilityWORK Web Site
EMAIL : See contact us on the web site
PHONE : 888-221-7606

Guide Dogs For The Blind Inc
Guide Dogs for the Blind provides enhanced mobility to qualified individuals through partnership with dogs whose unique skills are developed and nurtured by dedicated volunteers and a professional staff.

Established in 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind continues its dedication to quality student training services and extensive follow-up support for graduates.
Our programs are made possible through the teamwork of staff, volunteers and generous donors. Services are provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost to them.
Guide Dogs For The Blind Inc Web Site
PHONE : 800-295-4050

National Alliance of Blind Students
We are a national organization of blind and visually impaired high school and college students who believe that every blind and visually impaired student has the right to an equal and accessible education. With the support of our teachers, family and friends, we promote leadership and advocacy. Together, we encourage blind and visually impaired students to challenge their limits and reach their potential.
National Alliance of Blind Students Web Site