Statewide and Nationwide
Blind and Low Vision Aids
Devices and services that assist people with vision loss. Includes the sale, rental or loan of assistive technology, audio books, Braille materials and other adapted media.
Assistive Technology | Blind and Low Vision
HumanWare
8511 Overhill Drive, Manassas Park, VA, 20111
Main:
(703) 369-3445
Toll Free:
(800) 722-3393
Fax:
(703) 369-3468
Braille Transcription Services
Lighthouse International
111 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022
Main:
(212) 821-9200
Toll Free:
(800) 829-0500
Low Vision Aids
Low Vision Center
4905 Del Ray Avenue, Suite 504, Bethesda, MD, 20814
Main:
(301) 951-4444
Adaptive Equipment for Blind and Low Vision
MaxiAids
42 Executive Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY, 11735
Main:
(631) 752-0521
Braille Transcription Service
Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund
3500 North Elm Road, Jackson, MI, 49201
Main:
(517) 780-5096
Fax:
(517) 780-5448
Adaptive Technology Center for Blind & Vision Impaired
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD, 21230
Main:
(410) 659-9314
Fax:
(410) 685-5653
NFB Newsline for Low Vision or Blind
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
200 East Wells Street, at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD, 21230
Main:
(410) 659-9314
Toll Free:
(866) 504-7300
Fax:
(410) 685-5653
Assistive Technology Information and Education, Blind and Low Vision
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
Michael Kasey, President, 1305 Prince Edward St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Main:
(540) 760-3885
Fax:
(703) 534-6429
Low Vision Materials
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
1291 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20011
Main:
(202) 707-5100
Fax:
(202) 707-0712
U.S. Currency Reader Program
U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
14th and C Streets, SW, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC, 20228
Main:
(202) 874-3188
Toll Free:
(877) 874-4114
Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) | Blind and Low Vision
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
397 Azalea Ave., Richmond, VA, 23227
Main:
(804) 371-3140
Toll Free:
(800) 622-2155
Fax:
(804) 371-3351
Library and Resource Center for Visually Impaired, DBVI
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
395 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23227
Main:
(804) 371-3661
Toll Free:
(800) 552-7015
Vision Adjustment Training
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI)
401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23227
Main:
(804) 371-3151
Toll Free:
(800) 622-2155
Fax:
(804) 371-3092
Braille Transcription Services
VisionLink
919 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
Main:
(215) 627-0600
Blood Donations
Blood banks and other blood donation sites and programs.
Blood Bank
American Red Cross, Virginia Region
420 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(804) 780-2250
Toll Free:
(800) 733-2767
Brain Injury
Programs that develop an individually tailored treatment plan that combines the resources of many specialists to help individuals who have been disabled by an acquired brain injury (ABI) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) attain their maximum level of functioning and quality of life. There is generally a focus on vocational skills and community reintegration.
Brain Injury Services Coordination Unit (BISCU)
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Brain Injury Services Coordination Unit (BISCU)
8004 Franklin Farms Drive, Richmond, VA, 23229
Main:
(804) 662-7615
Toll Free:
(800) 552-5019
Fax:
(804) 662-7663
Brain Injury Recovery
Sheltering Arms Institute (SAI)
2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, 23233
Main:
(804) 877-4000
Fax:
(804) 877-4003
Concussion Recovery Services
Sheltering Arms Institute (SAI)
2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, 23233
Main:
(804) 877-4000
Fax:
(804) 877-4003
Brain Injury, Camp Bruce McCoy for Adults
Brain Injury Association of Virginia
2810 North Parham Road, Suite 260, Henrico, VA, 23294
Main:
(804) 355-5748
Toll Free:
(800) 444-6443
Fax:
(804) 355-6381
Brain Injury Information and Resources
Brain Injury Association of Virginia
2810 North Parham Road, Suite 260, Richmond, VA, 23294
Main:
(804) 355-5748
Toll Free:
(800) 444-6443
Fax:
(804) 355-6381
Traumatic Brain Injury Program (TBI)
disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV)
1512 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23230
Main:
(804) 225-2042
Toll Free:
(800) 552-3962
Fax:
(804) 662-7431
Therapeutic Rehabilitation, Brain Injury
Learning Services Corporation, Durham
707 Morehead Ave, Durham, NC, 27707
Main:
(888) 419-9955
Fax:
(866) 491-7396
Brain Tumor, Advocate for Change
National Brain Tumor Society
55 Chapel Street, Suite 200, Newton, MA, 02450
Main:
(617) 924-9997
Fax:
(617) 924-9998
TBI Rehabilitation
NeuroRestorative Virginia
1510 Seneca Drive, Blacksburg, VA, 24060
Main:
(540) 951-1902
Toll Free:
(800) 743-6802
Fax:
(540) 951-2036
Brain Injury Resource Coordination
Consists of outreach to people recently hospitalized in Virginia for brain injury; information and referral, consultation and technical assistance services to persons with brain injury, family caregivers and professionals. Includes education on brain injury, public awareness activities and advocacy to enhance services for Virginians with brain injury. The Brain Injury Association of Virginia is the sole provider and covers the entire state.
Brain Injury Information and Resources
Brain Injury Association of Virginia
2810 North Parham Road, Suite 260, Richmond, VA, 23294
Main:
(804) 355-5748
Toll Free:
(800) 444-6443
Fax:
(804) 355-6381
Breast Cancer
A condition in which there is a malignancy in the tissue of the breast which is characterized by a lump, thickening or other abnormalities.
Breast Cancer Support
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD)
5775 N Glen Park Road Suite 201, Glendale, WI, 53209
Breast Cancer Information and Helpline
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
1433 Johnston Willis Drive, Richmond, VA, 23235
Main:
(804) 320-1772
Toll Free:
(877) 465-6636
Fax:
(804) 320-1774
Public Education & Awareness | Breast Cancer
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation
5004 Monument Avenue, Suite 102, Henrico, VA, 23230
Main:
(804) 285-1200
Toll Free:
(800) 345-8223
Fax:
(804) 285-7735
Every Woman's Life Program for Breast Cancer Screening
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor's Street, 8th Floor, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(804) 864-8204
Toll Free:
(866) 395-4968
Fax:
(804) 864-7763