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Technology and For Seniors sections below

Resource List with Links:

Accessible Pharmacy Services, LLC home delivery pharmacy service with braille labels
(215) 799-9900
https://www.accessiblepharmacy.com/

American Council of the Blind (ACB), Capital Region Chapter - Advocacy & support meetings
(800) 522-3303
www.acbny.org/capital.htm

American Foundation of the Blind
1401 South Clark Street, Suite 730, Arlington, VA 22202

(212) 502-7600
www.afb.org

Amsler Grid - print out your Amsler Grid to check for Macular Degeneration

Blindline - Online referral service for people who are blind or visually impaired
(888) 625-1616
www.blindline.org

Computers for the Blind
(214) 340-6328
info@computersfortheblind.org
https://www.computersfortheblind.org/

Driver Rehabilitation Programs

Albany Med Driving Rehab Program
(518) 262-3291
https://www.amc.edu/

SunnyView Driver Program
1270 Belmont Avenue Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 386-3595
https://www.sphp.com/assets/documents/brochures/driver-rehabilitation-program-sunnyview.pdf

Hadley
700 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093
(800) 323-4238

info@hadley.edu
www.Hadley.edu

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore MD 21230
(410) 659-9314
www.nfb.org/

NYS Commission for the Blind
52 Washington Street South 201, Rensselear, NY 12144
(518) 473-1675
www.ocfs.ny.gov/main/cb/

NYS Division of Veteran’s Affairs - Blind Annuity Annuity
2 Empire State Plaza, 17th Floor, Albany, NY 12223
(518) 486-3602
www.veterans.ny.gov/content/new-york-state-blind-annuity-program

NYS Talking Book and Braille Library
Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230-0001
(518) 474-5935
www.nysl.nysed.gov/tbbl/

PACER Center - Provides individual assistance, workshops, publications and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other series for their child or young adult with disabilities. (8a – 5p CST, M-F)
(952) 838-9000
www.pacer.org

Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472
www.perkins.org

Spectrum - Accessibility Services                       
Charter Communications, 2 Digital Place, Simpsonville, SC 29681
(844) 762-1301      

https://www.spectrum.net/support/accessibility/talking-guide-narration?cid=slp-con-ica-res-twc

VERIZON Center for Individuals with Disabilities - Free directory assistance service
900 Chelmsford Street, 4th Floor, Lowell, MA 01851
(888) 262-1999
www.verizonwireless.com/aboutus/accessibility/index.html

WMHT/RISE Radio - Newspapers read over the radio & online
4 Global View, Troy, NY 12180-8368
(518) 880-3400
www.wmht.org/radio/rise/

Technology

Listed here are vendors that have actively participated with NABA at our Low Vision Tech and Health Fairs

Alpha Sensory  www.alpha-sensory.com/ 716-998-2594

CTECH www.ctechlowvision.com/ 845-735-7907

HumanWare www.nylowvision.com/ 800-598-0635

OEI/CapTel  www.oeius.org/ 518-681-9445

OrCam Inc www.orcam.com/ 631-766-0016

Vis-Ability Inc.  www.nylowvision.com/ 800-598-0635

For Seniors and Community

Community Caregivers, Inc.
2021 Western Avenue, Suite 104, Albany, New York 12203
(518) 456-2898
info@communitycaregivers.org
https://www.communitycaregivers.org/

Independent Living Centers (ILC) - provide an array of services that assist New Yorkers with all disabilities to live fully integrated and self-directed lives. ILCs assist with all aspects of living, learning and earning. There are 41 ILCs in New York State.
Capital District Center for Independence Inc. - Serving the NYS Capital Region (518) 459-6422 www.cdciweb.com
Catskill Center for Independence
- Serving Schoharie, Delaware and Ostego Counties (607) 432-8000 www.ccfi.us 

Lions Hearing Conservation Society
To find a Lions Club near you go to the website www.20wlions.org

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

NY Connects - Online resources for seniors & long-term care services
(518) 474-6096

NYS Office for the Aging
2 Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223
www.ny.getcare.com/nyprovider/consumer/indexNY.do

Umbrella of the Capital District - serves over 500 homes in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Rensselaer counties. Umbrella members have access to a screened, skilled group of handy persons who provide a variety of services, including home repairs, housekeeping, lawn and gardening and shopping.
9 North Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305

(518) 346-5249
info@theumbrella.org
https://theumbrella.org/

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