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Message from Bill Takeshita, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.c.O.V.D.
I would like to ask you for your help to support the Hearts for Sight Foundation. This is a non-profit organization that was established in April 2016 by Joseph Burton and Racquel Decipeda, two patients of mine who are visually impaired
Resources
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American Diabetes Association: Finds ways to manage your diabetes
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American Foundation for the Blind: Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss.
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Audio Eyes: Producers of excellent quality description that benefits media producers and the community.
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Blind Planet: Your one-stop resource for anything blindness related.
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Braille Challenge: Event Braille skills competition for children.
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Braille Institute: Empowering the visually impaired to live fulfilling lives.
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Center for the Partially Sighted: A nationwide model for low vision care.
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Dayle MacIntosh Center: A program dedicated to creating access and independence for people with disabilities by people with disabilities.
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Discovery Eye Foundation: Support and education for people with impaired vision and total vision loss.
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FamilyConnect: provides parents of visually impaired children a place to support each other, share stories and concerns, and link to local resources.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness: Making a difference for people with eye diseases.
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Guide Dogs of America: An international guiding eyes program.
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Hadley School for the Blind: Independent living through lifelong, distance education programs.
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Home Loan and Mortgage Guide for the Disabled: Created to help individuals living with disabilities and their family members, to buy a home of their own. Mortgage Guide audio version.
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Internet Accessibility Guide for the Blind and Impaired: Covers how to effectively use the internet for e-learning, remote work, shopping, and more.
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Junior Blind of America: Helping the blind and visually impaired achieve independence..
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MyPlate: MyPlate is a reminder to find your healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime.
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Resources for Students with Vision Impairment: Includes assistive technologies, parent involvement, and college life.
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SeroTalk: Your portal to the accessible digital lifestyle.
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Social Security and Disability Resource Center: Answers many questions concerning how to: apply for disability, appeal a claim if it’s been denied, navigate the federal system, and avoid common mistakes made in filing for SSD or SSI benefits.
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The Wellness Center: The Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center, also known as County/USC, is one of the largest public hospitals in the country, providing full spectrum emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services.
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VisionAWARE: The Self-help Resource Center for Vision Loss.
Podcasts coming soon!
A discussion of barriers experienced by the Vision Impaired