Resources for the Blind in Nevada

 

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Transportation Services

Senior Ride Program
(702) 486-3581
http://www.nvaging.net/senior_ride.htm

Para transit
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, RTC
(702) 228-4800
http://www.rtcsouthernnevada.com/index.php

 

Government Resources

City of Las Vegas Leisure Services   (702) 229-6297

Clark County School District - Vision (702) 799-2780

Clark County Social Services          (702) 455-5950

HUD-Housing and Urban Development    (702) 366-2100

Medicaid or NV Checkup               (702) 242-7317

Medicare                             (702) 486-3478

NV Division for Aging                (702) 486-3545

NV Energy Assistance Program         (702) 486-1452

NV Office of Disability Services     (775) 687-4452

Nevada 2-1-1                         211

NV Welfare Division  South           (702) 486-1646

Social Security Administration       (702) 248-8717

Americans with Disabilities Act      (702) 386-2995 

 

Support Groups

Southern Nevada Blinded Veterans Association
(702) 431-8213
Jim Kvool

The Blinded Veterans Association is an organization established specifically to promote the the welfare of blinded veterans.

Veterans Administration
Southern Nevada Healthcare System.
Paul J. Rice, M.A., CVRT
Visual Impairment Services (VIS) Program Coordinator
Department of Veterans Affairs
(702) 636-3084
http://www.va.gov/blindrehab/
http://www.blindedvetsandfriends.org/

Nevada's Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired
c/o Nevada JobConnect
628 Belrose Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 486-3555
(702) 486-5217 (TTY)
http://detr.state.nv.us/rehab/reh_bvi.htm


Nevada's Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired offers resources for eligible Nevadans who are visually impaired. If they are unable to provide services, they can refer you to someplace you may be able to locate the assistance you need.

Blind Center of Nevada
1001 N. Bruce St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 642-6000
http://www.blindcenter.org/


Blind Center of Nevada provides a number of support services for its members, including referral services, special activities and more. Transportation to the center is available for those who don't have a means to get there and back.

BlindConnect
3375 W. Charleston Blvd. #200
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 631-9009
http://blindconnect.org/


Blind Connect offers support for Las Vegas residents who are legally blind and visually impaired.

Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center
401 South Third Street, Suite 403
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(702) 257-9150
(702) 383-8170 (TTY)
http://www.ndalc.org/


The Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center offers legal services to those who are mentally-impaired or who have other disabilities. There is no age or income requirement for their help. Call to find out if you are eligible for their services.

Goodwill of Southern Nevada
3585 Patrick Lane, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 597-1107
(702) 597-5247 (TTY)
http://www.sngoodwill.org/


Goodwill of Southern Nevada has been a charitable organization in high regard in our area for a number of years. They offer training and employment services for the disabled.

Easter Seals of Southern Nevada
Ernest J. Hall
6200 West Oakey Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 870-7050
http://sn.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NVCL_homepage

Association of Blind Citizens Assistive Technology Fund
http://www.blindcitizens.org/assistive_tech.htm


The Association of Blind Citizens operates the Assistive Technology Fund. The Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) will provide funds to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software

Catholic Charities                   (702) 382-0721

Community Food Bank of Clark County   (702) 643-0074

Food Bank of Clark County             (702) 643-0074

Goodwill of Southern Nevada          (702) 597-1107

Helping Hands of Henderson           (702) 616-6554

Helping Hands of Vegas Valley         (702) 633-7264

Helping Hands of North Las Vegas     (702) 649-7853

Home Helpers                         (702) 368-7990

Three Square                         (702) 644-3663

NV Blind Children’s Foundation       (702) 735-6223

NVBureau of Services to the Blind    (702) 486-3555

Nevada Council of Blind Lions        (702) 642-5856

NV Talking Book Library              (800) 922-9334

Radio Reading Service   (KNPR)       (702) 258-9895

 

National Blindness Organizations

American Council of the Blind        (800) 424-8666

American Foundation for Blind        (800) 232-5463

Foundation Fighting Blindness        (800) 683-5555

National Federation of Blind         (410) 659-9314

 

Adaptive Equipment Providers

LS&S                                 (800) 468-4789

Valley Braille Services              (702) 733-6941

Independent Living Aids, Inc.        (800) 537-2118

Maxiaids                             (800) 522-6294

Low Vision Services inc
10198 West Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 966-2020
http://www.lowvisionservices.com/


Licensed, Board Certified Low Vision Therapist.

 

This page was last updated 08/10/10