Helpful Resources
NABA has developed this section to provide helpful links to online information related to our work.
NABA On-line
Vision Loss Service Organizations
- American Council of the Blind
- NYS Commission for the Blind
- Glens Falls Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
144 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Phone: (518) 792-3421
Email: gfab@mybluelight.com - Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Utica, NY - Mid Hudson Valley Low Vision Network (NY)
- Lighthouse Guild International
- American Foundation for the Blind
- National Federation of the Blind
- National Industries for the Blind
- Council of Citizens with Low Vision International
- NYS Talking Book & Braille Library
Seniors
Professionals
Guide Dogs
Helpful Videos
- Washington State School for the Blind – “Video Clips on Blindness Tips”
( These are well done and very helpful – sighted guide, adaptive living, adaptive devices, etc) - “What It’s Like To Go Blind” – educational video
(Young man describes what it is like to lose vision due to cone-rod dystrophy; similar to AMD) - “Bringing awareness to White Cane Day”
(YouTube video of young man who describes how his cane is a tool for independence.)
Transportation
- CDTA STAR – Special Transit Available by Request; a Para-transit service offering transportation alternatives for differently-abled travelers
Recreation, Groups, Clubs & Media
Recreation
- NABA’s Blind Artist Society
- USA Blind Hockey Summit 2014, Newburgh, NY
- Albany Blind Bowler’s League, Albany, NY
- Blind Golf League, Capital Region, NY
- NYS Talking Book and Braille Library
- WMHT RISE Radio
Groups
- Eastwyck Village Low Vision Support Group, Rensselaer, NY
- Clifton Park Macular Degeneration Support Group, Clifton Park, NY
Movies
- “Going Blind Movie” – full length documentary; available to watch via streaming video for a nominal charge
On-line Resources/Blogs/News
- My Blind Spot – Blog -My Blind Spot is an organization dedicated to helping visually impaired individuals.
- Mid-Hudson Valley Low Vision Network – A low vision/vision loss resource for the Mid-Hudson Valley area, New York
- Eastwyck Village Low Vision Support Group blog – Rensselaer, NY
Vision Health – Research & Treatment
- National Eye Institute
(The latest in research, development, treatment, education and more.)