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ITNCharlestonTrident
Nonprofit transportation service for those age 65+ or with a visual impairment of any age. Door-through-door service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Lowcountry Senior Network
Networking organization for professionals in the Lowcountry who are committed to providing quality services to seniors, caregivers and adult children.
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South Carolina Access
Assists in finding aging and adult disability services in your community. Comprehensive information about services for seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities in South Carolina.
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South Carolina Aging in Place Council
Advocating for people to prepare to remain in their residence independently, comfortably and safely. Resources, education and local connections regarding transportation, livable homes, healthy living and more.
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South Carolina Commission for the Blind
Rehabilitation and training services. Providing quality, individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services and prevention of blindness services to blind and visually impaired consumers leading to competitive employment and social and economic independence.
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South Carolina State Library Talking Book Services
Provides informational and recreational reading materials in accessible formats. Serves South Carolinians unable to use conventional print due to a physical disability.
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Trident United Way 211
2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that, where available, connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. 2-1-1 helps people find and give help.
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American Council of the Blind
Provides information and referral, legislative and disability related advocacy, and publishes monthly magazine, The Braille Forum, in various accessible media. This magazine is free to individuals. Also offers books on aging & blindness.
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American Foundation for the Blind
Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss.
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Blind.net
Useful and factual information about blindness as well as many resourceful links.
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eyecareAmerica
A public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Its mission is to preserve sight by raising awareness about eye disease and providing access to medical eye care.
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Lighthouse International
Founded in New York City in 1905, Lighthouse International is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to preserving vision and to providing critically needed vision and rehabilitation services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss. Through clinical services, education, research, and advocacy, the Lighthouse enables people with low vision and blindness to enjoy safe, independent and productive lives.
This website provides an extensive and reliable resource for many topics relating to blindness and low vision.
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National Council of Private Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Representing the Non-Profit Sector of Services to Those who are Blind or Visually Impaired: Adult Rehabilitation Centers, Dog Guide Schools, Early Intervention, Pre-Schools and Other Services for Children, Employment Training, Vocational Testing and Placement, Low Vision Clinics, National and International Organizations, Residential Schools for Adults and Children
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National Federation of the Blind
The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.
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