Disability Related Resources

American Printing House for the Blind -  "The world's largest source for adapted educational and daily living products."

Audio Journal - The radio-reading service for Central Massachusetts broadcasts the printed word to people who cannot see,hold, or otherwise access it. This is done through a special radio frequency.

The Carroll Center for the Blind  - Is a private, non-profic agency, located in Newton, Massachusetts that serves persons of all ages who are blind or visually-impaired. Throughout its 68-year history, the Center has pioneered innovative methods for blind persons to gain independece in their homes, in class settings and in their work places. 

Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging - Provides leadership, information and resources, coordination of services and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for area seniors and their caregivers. 

Massachusetts Association for the Blind - Founded in 1903, MAB Community Services is the oldest social service agency in the country providing services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. In the course of a century, MAB has broadened its scope to include services for adults with developmental disabilities and adolescents with brain injuries. 

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind - a state agency, established in 1906, to provide a wide range of social and rehabilitative services to legally blind Massachusetts residents of all ages. 

National Braille Press - a nonprofit braille printer and publisher, offering braille books, magazines, textbooks, tests, and customized embossing services. 

Perkins School for the Blind - is committed to helping children and adults who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or who have multiple disabilities to reach their greatest possible independence.

Learning Ally (Recording for the Bind and Dyslexic) - Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, a nonprofit volunteer organization, is the nation's educational library serving people who cannot effectively read standard print because of visual impairment, dyslexia, or other physical disability. 

The Seeing Eye (Seeing Eye Dogs) - The mission of The Seeing Eye is to enhance independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs.