Vision Impairment Services

Serving the Visually Impaired of Lake and Sumter Counties, Florida Including The Villages

Call 352-435-5040 if you or someone you know has a visual impairment

Resources

Neighborhood Stabilization Program	Foreclosed homes for sale that Lake County Community Services
Lake County Community Services	has purchased with money made available through the Housing and
Tavares, FL 32778	Recovery Act 2008. These homes are renovated and offered for sale
352-742-6564	to eligible families at affordable prices
www.lakecountyfl.gov

Aurora Ministries	Audio Bibles in more than
P. O. Box 621	60 languages a provided worldwide
Bradenton, FL 34208	as a GIFT to qualified individuals
941-748-3031
www.auroraministries.org

Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.	Dog, equipment, and instruction are
4210 77th Street East	provided free of charge to the
Palmetto, FL 34221	student.
800-944-3647
www.guidedogs.org

The Seeing Eye	Since 1929, The Seeing Eye has
Washington Valley Road	partnered with people who are
P. O. Box 375	blind who seek to enhance their
Morristown, NJ 37963-0375	independence, dignity, and self-
www.seeingeye.org	confidence through the use of
e-mail: puppyraisers@seeingeye.org	Seeing Eye dogs.

Florida's Division of Blind Services	Florida's Division of Blind Services
866-841-0928	mission is to ensure blind and visually
www.dbs.myflorida.com	impaired Floridians have the tools,
	support, and opportunity to achieve
	success.

American Foundation for the Blind	National nonprofit that expands possibilities
2 Penn Plaza, Suite 1102	for people with vision loss.
New York, NY 10121	Priorities include broadening access to technology;
212-502-7600	elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals
www.afb.org	who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and
e-mail: afbinfo@afb.net	healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their
	families with relevant and timely resources.

Lighthouse International	Dedicated to fighting vision loss through
111 E 59th St	prevention, treatment, and empowerment.
New York, NY 10022-1202	Through service, education, research, and advocacy
800-829-0500	the Lighthouse enables people with low vision and blindness
www.lighthouse.org	to enjoy safe, independent, and productive lives.
e-mail: afbinfo@afb.net

The Hadley School for the Blind	Tuition-free Distance Education
700 Elm Street
Winnetka, IL 60093-2554
800-323-4238
www.hadley.edu
e-mail: info@haley.edu

Common Eye Conditions	Common eye conditions explained in
	brief

Dog Guide Etiquette	What to do when you meet someone with a guide dog.

Questions to Ask Your Eye Doctor	Includes the Amsler Grid to test your
	eyes daily.

15 Tips for Family and Friends

Additional Dog Guide Schools

Courtesy Rules of Blindness	from the National Federation for the Blind

Texas Center for the Visually	Free computers for Visually Impaired Persons
Challenged	with a $100 donation to cover shipping
11330 Quail Run
Dallas, Texas 75238
214-340-6328
www.handicapability.org/computers.html

Magnifying Aids	Supplier of aids available at New Vision
866-691-2450	Also sales by phone or via the internet
www.magnifyingaids.com	Representative will come to the home to
	demonstrate products.
	Also repair CCTV's.

MaxiAids	independent living aids, LLC
800-522-6294	800-537-2118
www.maxiaids.com	www.independentliving.com

Daily Living Solutions	LS&S
866-999-9188	800-468-4789
www.shoplowvision.com	www.lssproducts.com

All services are provided at no cost to the visually impaired participant.

Sponsored by:

DOE/DBS and the State of Florida

Lake County Human Services

Community Foundation of South Lake

2010 US Census

9501 US Hwy 441

Leesburg, FL 34788