Local Resource Guide
Information, Referral & Support Services
Pima Public Library Information
Tucson Transportation Services
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Adaptive Aids
Ann Morris
http://www.annmorris.com
Carolyn's
http://www.carolynscatalog.com
Hadley School for the Blind
1-800-323-4238
Independent Living Aids Inc.
1-800-537-2118
http://www.independentliving.com
LS & S
1-800-468-4789
http://www.lssgroup.com
Lighthouse
1-800-829-0500
http://www.lighthouse.org
Maxi Aids
1-800-522-6294
http://www.maxiaids.com
Consumer Services & Advocacy
American Council of the Blind
(800)-424-8666
http://www.acb.org/
American Foundation for the Blind
(800)-232-5463
http://www.afb.org
Arizona Council of the Blind
(602)-978-3992
http://www.tecfreenet.org/azcb
Association for Macular Diseases
(212)-605-3719
http://www.macula.org/
Blinded Veterans Association
(800)-683-5555
http://www.bva.org/
Foundation Fighting Blindness
(800)-683-5555
http://www.blindness.org/
Glaucoma Research Foundation
(800)-826-6693
http://www.glaucoma.org/
Healthy Feet Are Happy Feet
Hanne Owens, RN, BSN
(520)-579-340
Lighthouse International
(800)-829-0500
http://www.lighthouse.org/
Macular Degeneration International
(800)-683-5555
http://www.maculardegeneration.org
Mobile Podiatry
(520)-628-7871 Ext. 156
National Federation of the Blind
(410)-659-9314
http://www.nfb.org
National Federation of the Blind of Arizona
(480)-898-1186
http://www.nfbarizona.com
Prevent Blindness America
(800)-331-2020
http://www.prevent-blindness.org
Sun Sounds Radio
http://www.sunsounds.org
Talking Books / AZ Newsline / Jobline
http://www.loc.gov/nls
1-800-255-5578
"Tell Me" Telephone Service
1-800-555-8355
Vision Enhancement Magazine
http://www.visionenhancement.org
Education
Apollo College
3550 North Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ
(520)-888-5885
http://www.apollocollege.edu
Hadley School for the Blind
700 Elm Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
1-800-323-4238
http://www.hadley-school.org
ITT Technical Institute
1455 West River Road
Tucson, AZ
(520)-408-7488
http://www.itt-tech.edu
Pima Community College
(520)-206-4500
http://www.pima.edu
Pima County Adult Education (PCAE)
(520)-206-6500
http://www.cc.pima.edu/pcae
Tucson College
7310 East 22nd Street
(520)-296-3261
http://www.tucsoncollege.edu/
University of Arizona
(520)-621-8632
http://www.arizona.edu/
House Cleaning & Landscaping
AIMS
(520)-663-3869
A Maid To Order
(520)-790-3195
Merry Maids
(520)-745-6622
This Clean House
(520)-321-0932
A Yard Above The Rest
(520)-751-7488
Basham Landscaping
(520)-690-5868
Smiles 2 U Cleaning Service & Landscaping
(520)-260-2838
Information, Referral & Support Services
Community Services System
(520)-790-0504 (Central Intake)
Countywide non-medical home and community based support services for older adults and people with disabilities; provides referrals to Catholic Social Services, Family Counseling Agency, Jewish Family & Children Services, and Marana Health Center.
Information & Referral Services Inc.
(520)-881-1794
(800)-362-3474
http://www.azinfor.org
A guide to Services in Tucson & Pima County. Provides a directory of resources and information & referral on a wide variety of services available.
Direct Center for Independence Inc.
(520)-624-6452
Information, referral, and support services for people with disabilities. Services include Home Access Program, Advocacy for people with disabilities,
Benefits Planning Assistance (SSI, SSDI) and Outreach, Peer Counseling, Housing Referral, and Independent Living Skills. Call to learn about additional services.
Pima Council on Aging
(520)-790-7262
Senior Resources Network
(520)-795-7480
TMM Family Services Inc. - Minor Rehab Projects
Tresina Lister
3127 E. Adams St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520)-322-9557
TMM has CDBG Grant Funds Available Up to 4,999.00 Per Home For Minor Rehabilitation Occupied Homes within
The City of Tucson. These projects may include roof repairs, heating & cooling, water heaters, doors & windows and other related repairs.
Low Vision Centers & Dealers
Desert Low Vision
Janet Dylla
1645 N. Alvernon, Suite #2
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520)-881-3439
Monica Dimos, OD, PC
3801 North Campbell Blvd, Suite E
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520)-327-2400
Next Level Assistive Technology
Michael P. Hooks
http://www.nextlevelat.com
(360)-281-5153
SOUTHWEST LOW VISION INC.
Diane and Tom Perski
6595 North Oracle Rd, Suite 123
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520)-297-0027
(888)-534-4321
Pima Public Library Information
Tucson-Pima Public Library
http://www.tppl.org/people with disabilities.htm
(520)-791-4010
Locations with Assistive Technology Access
CCTV & Large Screen Magnifiers
Locations: Main, Green Valley, Nanini, Wilmot & Valencia.
Illuminated Magnifiers
Locations: Main, Mission and Wilmot.
Kurzweil Reading Edge
Locations: Nanini & Woods
Arkenstone Open Book
Locations: Main, Columbus, Mission and Green Valley.
Dragon Screen Reader
Locations: Main
Jaws Screen Reader
Locations: Main, Mission and Green Valley.
Duxbury Braille Software
Locations: Main
Descriptive Videos
Locations: Main, Green Valley and limited availability at other locations.
Closed Caption Videos
Locations: All Locations
Books on Tape
Locations: All Locations
Sports & Recreation
Arizona Association of Athletes who are Blind or Visually Impaired
http://www.aaabvi.org
(520)-795-1331 Ext. 247
Tucson Parks & Rec
http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/parksandrec/
(520)-791-4873
Centers
Programs
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