Partners and Resources

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. www.nfb.org

Arizona Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind www.az.nfb.org

The Arizona Council of the Blind is a nonprofit IRS exempt organization made up of blind, visually impaired, and sighted Arizonans, with a broad diversity of occupations and professions. Primary focus is on blindness-related issues – especially on dealing effectively with the challenges of daily living, whether a person be a child or adult, regardless of the cause of sight impairment www.azcb.org

The Council strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people by: serving as a representative national organization of blind people; elevating the social, economic and cultural levels of blind people; improving educational and rehabilitation facilities and opportunities; cooperating with the public and private institutions and organizations concerned with blind services; encouraging and assisting all blind persons to develop their abilities and conducting a public education program to promote greater understanding of blindness and the capabilities of blind people. www.acb.org

The Council is charged with advising and assisting the Governor, and the legislature, on the needs and services related to blindness and visual impairment. The GCBVI also review services provided by all agencies serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired to ensure the specialized needs of this population are being met. www.azdes.gov

At National Industries for the Blind (NIB), it is our mission to enhance the opportunities for economic and personal independence of persons who are blind, primarily through creating, sustaining and improving employment. NIB and its associated agencies serve as the largest program responsible for the employment of people who are blind through the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act. www.nib.org

To provide books, magazines and other library resources in alternate formats for all Arizona residents whose visual or physical disabilities prevent the use of conventional print materials. www.lib.az.us

Sun Sounds of Arizona provides audio access to information to people in the Southwest who cannot read print because they have a disability. www.sunsounds.org

To promote independent living through lifelong, distance education programs for people who are blind or visually impaired, their families and blindness service providers. www.hadley.edu

Accessible Books and Periodicals for Readers with Print Disabilities www.bookshare.org

Committed to excellence in education of all children and youth with hearing or vision loss throughout Arizona. www.asdb.sate.az.us

Providing a comprehensive system of services, which optimizes the blind, or visually impaired child’s development and which provides many opportunities to lead a meaningful and productive life. www.seeitourway.org

As Maryland’s premier computer network maintenance company, we insure computer networks, disaster recovery systems, email SPAM filtering and computer network performance are optimized. www.nl-tech.com

Tucson’s paratransit agency since 1987, provides transportation service to those individuals unable to use Sun Tran’s fixed route service due to their disability. www.sunvan.com

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for the more than 25 million people with vision loss in the U.S. www.afb.org

Independent Living Aids is the oldest, privately-held, direct marketing/distribution company in the United States of products for people who are blind or have low vision. www.independentliving.com

Providing a complete and comprehensive online product catalog for people with special needs. Maxi-Aids is owned and operated by individuals who are Deaf, Blind and Autistic. www.maxiaids.com

APH is the world’s largest provider of accessible educational and daily living products, with over 150 years of service. www.aph.org

Desert Low Vision Services is committed to elevating each low vision individual’s ability to function independently. An important low vision evaluation can be scheduled for those individuals interested in focusing on their specific needs. We also have on site, an extensive selection of adaptive aids available to you in a retail setting www.desertlowvision.com

We assist students with documented disabilities by providing one-on-one advising, accommodation / service plans and a variety of support services www.pima.edu

880 East Second Street • Tucson, Arizona 85719 USA www.marriott.com

Digital Apex is committed to providing you the best consulting advice, assistive technology products and services. They provide consultation to organizations, assistive technology products to and for people with vision loss and assistive technology services. http://mydigitalapex.com/

Director/Trainer Grant Writing Training Foundation. Dr. Browning is the author of over three dozen grants-related publications and has been consulting in the areas of grant writing, contract bid responses, and organizational development for 36 years. www.bevbrowning.com

providing a full range of solutions for design; digital, offset and large-format printing; marketing communications; promotional products; digital archiving and mailing services for small- to medium-sized businesses as well as corporate entities. www.alphagraphics.com

Providing demonstrations of botanically based skin care, color, nutrition and aromatherapy. www.arbonne.com

Working with local non-profits in their Cash for Referrals Program. www.jimclick.com

Learning, sight and sound made easier. www.lssproducts.com

Since it was founded over a century ago, Sundt has been dedicated to improving the communities where it operates. In 1999, we expanded this effort by creating the Sundt Foundation, a separate non-profit organization focused on the needs of disadvantaged children and adults. http://www.sundt.com/sundt-foundation

Community foundations are tax-exempt public charities that help donors support the community that they call home. Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create permanent charitable funds that help their regions meet local challenges. There are hundreds of community foundations across the country, including the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. http://cfsaz.org/

The Employees Community Fund of The Boeing Company (known as ECF or the Fund) is a unique employee-owned and directed giving program that allows employees to support the needs of their local communities via tax-deductible recurring payroll deductions or one-time gifts. http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/request_ecf_grant.html

The Enterprise Holdings Foundation gives back and strengthens through charitable support the thousands of communities where our employees and our customers work and live. http://www.enterpriseholdings.com/sustainability/enterprise-holdings-foundation/

• DESERT LOW VISION JANET DYLLA
  1645 N. ALVERNON, SUITE 2
  TUCSON, AZ 85712
  520-881-3439
  info@desertlowvision.com
• SOUTHWEST LOW VISION INC.
  2297 W. Catalina View Dr.
  Tucson, AZ 85742
  520-297-0027
  www.southwestlowvision.com
• DIAMOND EYE CARE
  MONICA DIAMOS, OD, PC
  3801 NORTH CAMPBELL AVE., SUITE E
  TUCSON, AZ 85719
  520-327-2400
  mdiamos@gmail.com

SUN TRAN CITY BUS
Tel: 792-9222

For seniors & those with disabilities, Sun Tran City Bus will accept any of the following to qualify for an economy fare pass or pay the economy fare on the bus daily

THOSE WITH DISABILITIES:

• Medicare card
• Sun Tran Transit ID
• A valid ADA Para transit Eligibility ID

SENIORS:

• Valid Drivers License
• Any photo ID with birth date indicating 65 or older
• Medicare Card
• Sun Tran Transit ID

suntraninfo@tucsonaz.gov

To purchase rides you must be qualified for Sun Van or Handicar. Cost is dependent on income. To qualify, call and an application will be mailed to you. Complete application and go into ADA office in person with ID card). Once you qualify you can contact SunVan or Handicar for your transportation needs.

• Sun Van
  Tel: 620-1234
  Dispatch 798-1000
  Reservations 798-1000
  TDD 884-5100
  www.vantran.org
• Handicar
  Information & Vouchers
  Tel: 881-3391
  Cost is dependent on income.
  To qualify, call for application.
• Arnette
  Tel: 388-9130
  Pickup $2.50, $2.00 per mile.
  Wheelchair pick up $25.00, $2.00 per mile.
• SKOR Alternative Transportation
  Tel: 744-7433
  btucson.com
  Ambulatory – $15.00, $2.00 per mile
  Wheelchair Pickup – $25.50, $2.50 per mile
  Stretcher – $99.00, $3.50 per mile
• Red Rose
  Tel: 322-5655
  (Pager 446-9976)
  Specializing in personal service) www.theredrose.com
• MS TRANSPORTATION
  Tel: 327-4674
  reservation@gomstransport.com
  service@gomstransport.com
  6 Passenger Minivan – $75 per hour, 3 hour minimum
  Rate per mile $2.50
  12 Passenger Van – $75.00 per hour, 3 hour minimum
• N.W. Interfaith (VICAP)
  Tel: 297-6049

  Info@icstucson.org Free if qualified. To qualify, call for appointment with Wendy Aldrich. Will accept walk-ins. Just call and ask for Cheryl Anderson, Care Giving Services Manager.

  2820 West Ina Road. Other services are offered.

• Arizona Senior Transport
  Tel: 297-6049

  azseniortransport@earthlink.net Set fees dependent on distance. Call 48 hours ahead. Is set up for round trip.

• American Pony Express
  Tel: 798-1111
  www.manta.com
• Crane Transportation
  Tel: 885-1733
  www.cranetransport.com
• Triple A-Yellow Cab
  Tel 388-9130
  www.aaayellowaz.com
  Pick up $2.50, $2.00 per mile. Wheelchair pick up $25.00, $2.00 per mile
• Caddy Transportation
  Tel: 887-8744
  Pick up $5.00, $2.00 per mile. No time delay. $8.00 min
  www.merchantcircle.com
• Yellow Cab
  Tel: 624-6611
  tucson.citysearch.com
  Pickup $2.50 and $2.00 per mile.
• Greyhound Bus Lines
  Tel: 1-800-231-2222
  www.greyhound.com

• SCHWAN’S FOOD
  Tel: (888) 724-9267
  www.schwans.com
• MEAT AND FISH FELLAS
  Tel: (800) 627-3663

• RINCON MARKET
  Tel: 888-7835
  www.riconmarket.com
  Orders taken Tuesday mornings 8:30 – 1:00
  Charge $20.00
  Deliveries on Wednesday
• RED ROSE
  (pager 446-9976) 322-5655
  www.theredrose.com
• SAFEWAY
  Sunrise & Swan location
  Can order only by internet
  www.safeway.com
• DELICIOUS DELIVERIES
  620-6600
  or www.100mph.com The following company delivers from about 60 restaurants all over Tucson:
  They charge $7.99 – $10.99.
• CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
  623-0344
  www.ccs-soaz.org
  1-800-234-0344
• SALVATION ARMY MEALS
  795-1352
  SalvationArmy.org
  (over 60 only)
• MOBILE MEALS (N.W. INTERFAITH)
  297-6049
  www.mobilemealsoftucson.org
• MEALS ON WHEELS
  790-7262
  www.mealcall.org
• Chariot Pizza
  696-0807
  www.chariotpizza.com
• Picurro Pizza
  733-3333
• China Rose East Side
  327-6646
  chinarosebuffet.com
• Jade Garden West Side
  744-2817
• Baggins Sandwich Shop
  There are Baggins sandwich shops in various locations in Tucson but you can find out the one closest to you by dialing:
  327-4342
• Philly’s finest
  790-3935
• Jason’s Deli – Sandwiches and more
  www.jasonsdeli.com
  E. Broadway 790-7000
  N. Oracle Rd. 407-1100
• Jimmy John’s – sandwiches
  206-9999
  www.jimmyjohns.com
• Jack’s BBQ
  750-1280
  www.jacks-bbq.com
• Verona (Only for parties)
  722-2722
  www.veronaitalianrestauranttucson.com
• Ascolese’s Italian
  623-0313
  www.urbanspoon.com
• India Oven Catering
  326-8635
  www.tucsonindianrestaurant.com
• Ghandi Cusine of India
  292-1738
  www.gandhicuisineofindia.com
• New Delhi Palace Cuisine
  296-8585
  www.newdelhipalacetucson.com
• Kababeque
  388-4500
• Meals By The Week
  By Rae E.R. Frantz, Ph.D
  520-741-902

  7 complete, delicious, nutritious meals delivered to your home for just $45 in town – $50 out of town. I do all the shopping, meal planning, clean and soak all veggies and fruit. All the food is prepared, put in appropriate containers, placed in lidded cases with ice packs and delivered to your home in the same day. Delivery is on Sunday and Thursday, depending on which part of the town you live. Seven meals are delivered at one time.

• A MAID TO ORDER
  Tel: 790-3195
• MERRY MAIDS
  Tel: 745-6622
  www.merrymaids.com
• THIS CLEAN HOUSE
  Tel: 321-0932
  www.thiscleanhousetucson.com

• A YARD ABOVE THE REST
  Tel: 751-7488
• BASHAM LANDSCAPING
  Tel: (800) 627-3663
  www.bashamlandscaping.com

• YOUR HANDYMAN
  Tel: 406-6340
  Ricardo Lopez

• ASSISTECH
  Marsha Neilson
  2738 N Cambell Ave
  Toll free: 1-866-674-3549
  www.assistech.com

• ANN MORRIS
  Tel: 1-800-537-2118
  www.annmorris.com
• CAROLYN’S
  www.carolynscatalog.com
• HADLEY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
  Tel: 800-323-4238
  Tel: 847-446-8111
  www.hadley-school.org
• INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.
  Tel: 800-537-2118
  www.independentliving.com
• LS and S
  Tel: 800-468-4789
  www.lssgroup.com
• LIGHTHOUSE
  Tel: 800-829-0500
  www.lighthouse.org
• MAXI AIDS
  Tel: 800-522-6294
  www.maxiaids.com

• City of Tucson Parks & Recreation
  900 S. Randolph Way 520-791-4873
  Aquatics, sports, leisure & adaptive recreation.
• Kino Community Center
  2805 E. Ajo Way
  Tel: 740-4651
  www.kinosportscomplex.com
  For Seniors Club contact Shelly Rose on 243-6348
• Aces Senior Center
  701 West Wetmore Road
  Room 186A
  www.pima.gov
  Tel: 696-5208
• Catalina Senior’s Program
  16526 North Oracle Road
  www.pima.gov
  Tel: 825-9011
• Picture Rock Seniors Program
  5615 North Sanders Road
  www.pima.gov
  Tel: 682-7166
• Jewish Community Center
  3800 East River Road
  www.tucsonjcc.org
  Tel: 299-3000
• Y.M.C.A.
  Tel: 623-5200
  Call this number to contact one near you
  www.tucsonymca.org

Fees are $1.50 to $1.75 per day

• Fred Archer Neighborhood Center
  (Sunnyside Senior Program)
  1665 S. La Cholla Blvd (between Ajo and Starr Pass)
  cms3.tucsonaz.gov Tel: 791-4355
  Monday – Saturday.
  Monday and Saturday Senior Club at no extra cost.
• Armory Park Senior Center
  220 S. 5th Avenue (Downtown)
  Tel: 791-4865
  www.active.com
• Cherry Avenue Recreation Center
  5085 South Cherry Avenue (south of Irvington)
  Tel: 791-4497
  www.active.com
• William Clements Recreation Centerr
  8155 East Poinciana (near Pima College East Campus)
  Tel: 791-5787
  tucsonaz.gov
• El Pueblo Neighborhood Center
  101 West Irvington Road
  Tel: 791-4629
  tucsonaz.gov
  Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:00 – 5:00
• El Rio Neighborhood Center
  1390 West Speedway Boulevard
  Tel: 791-4683
  www.elrio.org
  Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Morris K Udall Regional Center (Seniors age 62+)
  7200 East Tanque Verde Road
  Tel: 791-4931
  tucsonaz.gov
  Senior Center – age 50+ free.

Fees are $1.50 to $1.75 per day

• SAAVI Alumni Group
  After you finish your GOALS and STARS classes, consider joining the SAAVI ALUMNI!! The SAAVI ALUMNI meets on Thursdays from 9:30AM – 12:00PM.
  Contact MILLY at 325-5275
  www.saavi.us
• Tucson Society of the Blind (TSB)
  Jenna Peyton, President 886-1913
  Cyndi Brooks, Vice President 620-6652
  www.seniorresourceguide.com
  Tucson Society of Blind
  P.O. box 57655
  Tucson AZ 85732
• TUCSON-PIMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
  INFORMATION – 791-4010
  www.tppl.org/people with disabilities.htm
• Assistive Technology Devices for People with Disabilities:
  Library users with visual or hearing impairments can access information in a variety of formats, available at special libraries. For more information please contact Terry Nordbrock at Main – 791-4393.
• Closed Circuit Television
  (CCTV) Large screen magnifiers at: Main, Green Valley, Nanini, Wilmot and Valencia
• Illuminated Magnifiers
  Locations: Main, Mission and Wilmot
• Kurzweil Reading Edge
  Fully integrated book reader at: Nanini and Woods
• Arkenstone Open Book
  Book reader and personal computer at: Main, Columbus, Mission and Green Valley
• Dragon
  Locations: Main
• Jaws
  Locations: Main, Mission and Green Valley
• Brailler
  Locations: Main
• Ducksbury
  Braille Editing software: Main
• Descriptive Videos
  Verbal description of non-verbal action and settings at:
  Most Branches, More at Main and Green Valley
• Closed Caption Videos
  Located at all branches.
• Text Telephone (TTY & TTD)
  Location: Main
• Books on CD
  Location: All branches
• Large Print Books
  Location: All branches

These devices are available at named branches, free of charge during regular business hours.

• National Library Service for the Blind
  Talking Books/ AZ Newsline / Jobline
  Tel: 1-888-657-7323
  To look for what books are offered: www.loc.gov/nls
• Arizona State Braille and Talking Book Library
  1030 North 32nd Street
  Phoenix, AZ 85008
  1-800-225-5578
  www.lib.az.us
• Sun Sounds Radio Reading Service
  www.sunsounds.org
• ‘Tell Me’ Phone Service
  Tel: 1-800-555-8355
• Braille Bible International
  1-800-522-4253
  www.braillebibles.org
• Qwest
  Center for Customer’s with Disabilities
  Tel: 1-800-223-3131
  www.qwest.com
  Directory Assistance
  Tel: 411
• Vision Enhancement Magazine
  Order online – www.visionenhancement.org
• Mobile Podiatry
  Vans that go into the community to provide services
  Tel: 628-7871 ext 156
• Healthy Feet Are Happy Feet
  Hanne Owens, RN, BSN
  To set up home or office visit (home service on a very limited basis)
  Tel: 579-4340
• Literacy Volunteers of Tucson 520-882-8006
  Literacy Volunteers of Tucson (LVT) believes that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to read, write and/or speak English.
  www.lovetoread.org/
• FREE INFORMATION – free 411
  1-800-free-411 or 1-800-3733-411
• Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
  Services for the Veterans with Vision Loss
  VIST Coordinator 520-792-1450
  3601 S. 6th Avenue
• US Department of Health and Human Services
  National Eye Institute
  301-496-5248
  2020@nei.nih.gov
  www.nei.nih.gov
• 2020 Vision Place
  Bethesda, MD 20892 Or 31 Center Drive
  MSC 2570
  Bethesda, MD 20892

• Hadley School for the Blind
  700 Elm Street
  Winnetka, Illinois 60093
  Tel: 800-323-4238
  www.hadley-school.org
• Pima Community College
  Tel: 206-4500
  www.pima.edu
• Pima County Adult Education (PCAE)
  Tel: 206-6500
  www.cc.pima.edu/pcae
• University of Arizona
  Office of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach
  Tel: 621-7724
  1-800-955-8632
  www.ceao.arizona.edu
• U OF A Disability Resource Center
  drc.arizona.edu/
  520-621-326
  Tucson College
  7310 East 22nd Street
  Tel: 296-3261
• ITT Technical Institute
  1455 West River Road
  Tel: 408-7488
  www.itt-tech.edu
• Apollo College
  3550 North Oracle Road
  Tel: 888-5885
  www.citytowninfo.com

• AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
  www.afb.org 800-232-5463
• ASSOCIATION FOR MACULAR DISEASES
  www.macula.org Tel: 212-605-3719
• AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
  www.acb.org
  Tel: 800-424-8666
• ARIZONA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
  www.aztecfreenet.org/azcb
  602-273-1510
• BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION
  www.bva.org
  800-669-7079
• FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS
  www.blindness.org
  800-683-5555
• GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
  www.glaucoma.org
  800-826-6693
• LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL
  www.lighthouse.org
  800-829-0500
• MACULAR DEGENERATION INTERNATIONAL
  www.maculardegeneration.org
  800-683-5555
• NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF ARIZONA
  www.nfbarizona.com
  520-733-5894
• PREVENT BLINDNESS AMERICA
  www.prevent-blindness.org
  800-331-2020

• PIMA COUNCIL ON AGING
  520-790-0504 (Central Administration Office)
  520-790-7262 (Intake Helpline)
  www.pcoa.org

  The area agency on ageing, PCOA is a clearing – house of information on programs for older adults.
  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 & REFFERAL SERVICES, INC.
  www.ourfamilyservices.org Tel: 520-881-1794 or 800-362-3474
  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.
  www.directilc.org
  Tel: 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.
• SENIOR RESOUCE NETWORK
  www.theseniorresourcenetwork.com
  520-795-7480
  Information and referral on any subject related to older adults.

• COPE Behavioral Services, Inc.
  82. S. Stone Ave
  Tucson, AZ 85701
  520-792-3293
  www.copebhs.com
• CODAC Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
  3100 N. First Ave.
  Tucson, Az 85719
  520-327-4505
  www.codac.org
• La Frontera Center, Inc.
  2099 E. River Road.
  Tucson, AZ 85719
  520-299-5753 or
  520-884-9920
  www.lafrontera.org
• SAMHC Behavioral Health Services
  2502 N. Dodge Blvd #190
  Tucson, AZ 85716
  NO-COST HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
  24 HOURS A DAY – 7 DAYS A WEEK
  Crisis number: 520-622-6000
  www.samhc.com
  520-795-7480
  Information and referral on any subject related to older adults.

• Chaman L. Luthra, M.D
  2325 S. Avenue A
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-782-4319
  www.healthgrades.com
• DESERT LOW VISION
  JANET DYLLA
  1645 N. ALVERNON, SUITE 2
  TUCSON, AZ 85712
  Tel: 520-881-3439
  www.desertlowvision.com
• SOUTHWEST LOW VISION INC.
  2297 W. Catalina View Dr.
  Tucson, AZ 85742
  Tel: 520-297-0027
  www.southwestlowvision.com
• View Finder Low Vision Resource Center
  1830 S. Alma School Road, Suite # 131
  Mesa, Arizona 85210
  Tel: 866-924-8755
  www.viewfinderlowvision.com
• View Finder Low Vision Resource Center
  10001 Bell Road
  Sun City, Arizona 85351
  Tel: 623-583-2800
  www.viewfinderlowvision.com
• ANN MORRIS
  Tel: 800-537-2118
  www.annmorris.com
• CAROLYN’S
  www.carolynscatalog.com
• HADLEY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
  www.hadley-school.edu
  Tel: 800-323-4238 or 847-446-8111
• INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.
  www.independentliving.com
  Tel: 800-537-2118
• LIGHTHOUSE
  www.lighthouse.org
  Tel: 800-829-0500
• MAXI AIDS
  www.maxiaids.com
  Tel: 800-522-6294
• Shop For Low Vision
  www.shopforlowvision.com
  Tel: 800-826-4200
• Vision Enhancement Magazine
  Order online – www.visionenhancement.org
  Tel: 800-826-4200
• Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)
  www.ada.gov

  This site offers information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. It includes ADA publications, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, information about the ADA Technical Assistance Program, information about the ADA Information Line. Some Spanish literature is available.

  Pacific ADA and IT Center
  100 N. 15th Avenue, Suite 361
  Phoenix, AZ 85007
  Tel: 800-358-3617

• ADA Compliance
  This website is a central gateway to the federal government’s disability-related information and resources www.disabilityinfo.gov It is useful for people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers, and other community members.
  Tel: 800-514-0301
• Disability Rights
  http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/drs/drshome.htm
  This U.S. Department of Justice website includes frequently asked questions about the ADA as well as information about the various disability right laws. The website is also available in Spanish at www.usdoj.gov/crt/indexspanish.htm
  Tel: 800-514-0301
• SMILE Independent Living Center
  1929 S. Arizona, Avenue, Suite #15
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  www.smile-az.org
  Call regarding services provided
  Tel: 928-329-6681
• Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Services for the Veterans with Vision Loss
  VIST Coordinator
  3601 S. 6th Avenue
  Tucson, AZ 85723
  Tel: 520-792-1450
  www.visionaware.org
• US Department of Health and Human Services National Eye Institute
  2020@nei.nih.gov or www.nei.nih.gov
  Tel: 301-496-5248
• National Library Service for the Blind
  Talking Books/ AZ Newsline/Jobline
  www.loc.gov/nls
  Tel: 888-657-7323
• Arizona State Braille and Talking Book Library
  1030 North 32nd Street
  Phoenix, AZ 85008
  Tel: 800-225-5578
  www.lib.az.us
  Tel: 888-657-7323
• Sun Sounds of Arizona Information Accesses Service
  www.sunsounds.org
  Tel: 928-329-6681
• “Tell Me” Phone Service
  Tel: 800-555-8355
• Braille Bible International
  Tel: 800-522-4253
  www.braillebibles.org
• AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
  Tel: 800-232-5463
  www.afb.org
• ASSOCIATION FOR MACULAR DISEASES
  Tel: 212-605-3719
  www.macula.org
• AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
  Tel: 800-424-8666
  www.acb.org
• ARIZONA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
  Tel: 602-273-1510
  www.aztecfreenet.org/azcb
• BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION
  Tel: 800-669-7079
  www.bva.org
• FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS
  Tel: 800-683-5555
  www.blindness.org
• GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
  Tel: 800-826-6693
  www.glaucoma.org
• Governer’s Council on Blindness & Visual Impairment
  Tel: 928-329-9462
  www.azdes.gov/rsa
• MACULAR DEGENERATION INTERNATIONAL
  Tel: 800-683-5555
  www.maculardegeneration.org
• NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF ARIZONA
  Tel: 520-733-5894
  www.nfbarizona.com
• PREVENT BLINDNESS AMERICA
  Tel: 800-331-2020
  www.prevent-blindness.org
• Arizona State Braille and Talking
  Book Library
  1030 North 32nd Street
  Phoenix, AZ 85008-5195
  Tel: 800-255-5578
  www.lib.az.us
• Audio Vision
  Tel: 888-995-0077
  www.describedmedia.com

  A Canadian charity that offers descriptive videos from a growing library of motion picture and television programs, now available to purchasers in the United States. Call Rob at 416-422-4222 and he will field requests and supply catalogs and order forms.

• Narrative Television Network
  e-mail address info@narrativetv.comTel: 800-801-8184

  This is a network devoted exclusively to described programming contact your cable or satellite company for local availability.

• Arizona Center for Disability Law
  3839 North Third Street, Suite 209
  Phoenix, AZ 85012
  Tel: 800-927-2260 (toll free)
  www.acal.com
• Arizona Attorney General Consumer Information and Complaints
  1275 West Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007 Tel: 800-352-8431

  In addition, free narrative programming is available 24 hours a day, 7 day a week, on the Internet, at www.narrativetv.com

• DESERT LOW VISION SERVICES
  Janet Dylla
  1645 N. Alvernon, Suite #2
  Tucson, Arizona, 85712
  Tel: 520-881-3439
• SOUTHWEST LOW VISION INC.
  2297 W. Catalina View Dr.
  Tucson, AZ 85742
  Tel: 520-297-0027
• SOUTHERN ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
  3767 East Grant Road
  Tucson, AZ 85716
  Contact: Diana Vargas-Vila
  Tel: 520-795-1331
  www.saavi.us
• View Finder Low Vision Resource Center
  1830 S. Alma School Road, Suite # 131
  Mesa, Arizona 85210
  Tel: 866-924-8755
• View Finder Low Vision Resource Center
  10001 Bell Road
  Sun City, Arizona 85351
  Tel: 623-583-2800
  www.vuewfubderkiwvision.com
• SAAVI
  2673 S. Avenue A
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-276-4600

  SAAVI offers a variety of services including an introduction to Electronic Magnifiers (CCTV’s) for SAAVI clients. The service is designed to acquaint clients with electronic magnification and provide them with an opportunity to determine if electronic magnification will enhance their reading and writing ability.

  The service is not designed to acquaint clients with the several make and models of CCTV’s available for sale. Clients are urged to visit local dealers to view and obtain information on what is available.

  SAAVI representatives are not permitted to recommend any particular type of CCTV or local dealer. Clients are urged to visit each of the dealers listed in the attached resource sheet before they decide to buy a CCTV.

Computer Training at SAAVI can be your key to learning the many facets of Adaptive and Assistive Technology. There are special screen magnification and speech programs that allow complete operation of the computer with little or no vision, and training on the three programs is available at SAAVI – at no cost.

There is much more to assistive technology than the computer. We realize that not everyone wants or needs a computer. There are several other technologies such as telephone information services, portable note takers, digital recorders and Braille, which encourage independence and organization; FREE TRAINING is available for these alternate assistive technologies as well.

Please CALL
928 -726-4600 In Yuma to schedule your complementary appointment.

• SAAVI Alumni Group
  After you finish your GOALS and STARS classes, consider joining the SAAVI ALUMNI!! Contact
  Anna Miller
  at 928-276-4600 for more information.
• Lost Peepers Support Group
  SMILE Independent Living Center
  1929 S. Arizona Avenue #15
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-329-6681

• Arizona Department of Economic Security Rehabilitation Services Administration – Yuma
  https://www.azdes.gov/aspnew/daulltui.htm
  1310 S. Third Avenue
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-329-9462
  Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), program provides a variety of specialized services to individuals who have physical or mental disabilities that create barriers to employment or independent living. RSA offers three major service programs and specialized programs and services. The three major service components of RSA are:
  (1) The Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program,
  (2) The Employment Support Services Program, and
  (3) The Independent Living Rehabilitation Services Program.
  Goodwill Industries
  1600 S. 4th Avenue
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-783-4190
• Yuma Private Industry Council – YPIC
  3834 W. 16th Street
  Yuma, Arizona 85364
  Tel: 928-329-0990
  www.ypic.com
• Arizona Western College
  Yuma, AZ 85365
  2020 S. Avenue 8E (Main Campus) Tel: 928-317-6000
  www.azwestern.edu
• Hadley School for the Blind
  700 Elm Street
  Winnetka, Illinois 60093
  www.hadley-school.org
  Tel: 800-323-4238
• Northern Arizona University – Yuma
  2020 S. Avenue 8 E (Main Campus)
  Yuma, AZ 85365
  Tel: 928-317-6400
  home.nau.edu
• University of Phoenix
  899 E. Plaza Circle
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-341-0233
  www.phoenix.edu

• Arizona Counseling & Treatment Center
  2573 S. Arizona Avenue
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-376-0220 Ext. 7000
  www.manta.com
• CIA Counseling
  2851 S. Avenue B. Building 4
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-343-0025
  www.ciayuma.com
• CPLC (Chicanos Por La Cousa)
  1020 S. 4th Avenue Suite C
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-343-9825
  www.cplc.org
• Horizon Counseling Services
  791 4th Avenue, Suite 8
  Yuma, Arizona 85464
  Tel: 928-783-3986
  www.horizonhumanservices.org
• Superstition Mountain
  290 S. 1st Avenue, Suite #3
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-344-9490
  www.arizona-leisure.com

• Air Travel Disability Related Services
  airconsumer.st.dot.gov
  Tel: 800-778-4838 voice
  Tel: 866-754-4368 TTY
  Available from 7a.m. to 11p.m. Eastern Standard Time
• Bus Travel- Greyhound
  www.greyhound.com Click on Personal Care Attendant Program
  Disability Companion Travel Assistance Line and Access Greyhound Program to get on and off the bus is available.
  Tel: 800-752-4841
• Dial-A-Ride
  Tel: 928-539-7076
  Door to Door Service for People with Disabilities
  5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Satruday
  Call 24 hours in advance between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to arrange a ride.
  Travel within Yuma – $4.00 one way
  From Avenue B. to 32nd Street and Avenue 3E
  From Yuma to the Foothills – $6.00 one way
  From Yuma to Somerton,AZ – $6.00 one way
  From Yuma to San Luis, AZ – $7.00 one way
  From Yuma to Welton, AZ – $8.00 one way
  TO QUALIFY
  SENIORS: *Any photo ID with birth date indicating 60 or Older. PEOPLE WHO ARE DISABLED: *Need verification of disability from Doctor’s Office.
• YCAT City Transit
  Tel: 928-783-2235
  www.ycat.org
  Travel within Yuma – $1.50 one way
  From Yuma to the Foothills – $2.50 one way
  From Yuma to Somerton,AZ – $2.50 one way
  From San Luis,AZ – $3.50 one way
• A123 Taxi Service
  Tel: 928-344-8294
  $5.00 Minimum
  $2.00 Pick-up
  10% discount for frequent riders, elderly or disabled.
• Yuma City Cab
  Tel: 928-783-4444
  $1.75 per pick-up & $1.70 per mile
• Safe Ride Services (For Medical Transport Only)
  Tel: 800-797-7433
• Amtrak
  www.amtrack.com
  Tel: 800-872-7245 – Voice Toll Free
  Tel: 800523-6590 – TTY

  Calls are only available from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern Standard time seven days a week. Rail Discounts of 10% (documentation is required), for Disabled are available only thru the toll free number. Discounts are not available thru the Internet.

• Yuma Main Library
  www.yumalibrary.org
  1951 A. 21st Drive
  Yuma, Arizona 85364
  Tel: 928-782-1871 – Voice
  Tel: 928-373-6471 – TDD
  Hours of Operation
  Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  Fri. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Closed Sundays
  Yuma County Library District Main Library provides home delivery of books, videos, and audio books is provided for patrons unable to use library facilities. Call Yuma homebound service at 928-373-6486 for details.
• Dateland Branch Library
  Located in the Dateland
  Elementary School Library
  Call 928-373-6558 or 928-454-2242
• Foothills Branch Library
  13226 E. South Frontage Rd.
  Yuma, AZ 85367
  Tel: 928-342-1640
  www.yumalibrary.org
• Roll Branch Library
  5151 S. Avenue 39E
  Roll, AZ 85347
  Located in the Mohawk Valley School
  Call 928-785-3701 or 928-373-6559
  Regarding Hours of Operation
  www.publiclibraries.com
  * Somerton Branch Library
  240 Canal Street
  Somerton, AZ 85350
  Tel: 928-627-2149
• Welton Branch Library
  28790 San Jose Avenue
  Welton, AZ 85356
  Tel: 928-784-9575

• Arizona Public Service (APS)
  An Energy Support Program is available through the Department of Economic Security (DES), for low-income individuals and persons who are disabled. Call 928-782-7151 for information
  www.aps.com
• Southwest Gas Corporation
  www.swgas.com/residential/specialprograms/energyshare.php
  Tel: 800-428-7324 – Voice
  Tel: 520-794-6444 – TTY
  Tel: 520-794-6139 – After Hours TTY
  Southwest Gas Corporation will high mark (label), gas appliances for blind and visually impaired customers. The company als offers monthly bills in Braille. Call 800-428-7324 to apply for the Low Income Rate Assistance Program (LIRA). The program is in effect from Nov. 1 thru April 30. A Summer discount is also available.
• Qwest
  Center for Customer’s with Disabilities
  Tel: 1-800-223-3131
  www.qwest.com
  Free Directory Assistance is available for the visually impaired. Call 800-373-3411. A brief commercial will play. You will then be asked for the name of your city and state followed by the name of the person.
• Salvation Army
  600 Catalina Drive.
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-783-0181
  www.salvationarmy.org
• WACOG
  224 S. 3rd Avenue
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-782-1886
  www.wacog.com
  Energy Assistance Program
  Call only on the first working day of the month. First come, First served for APS, SW Gas Corp and some propane companies. Aid is limited to one time for every 12 month period. Income and Citizenship guidelines apply.

The following company delivers both frozen food and prepared entrees that only need to be heated:

• SCHWAN’S FOOD
  Tel: 888-724-9267
  www.schwans.com
  Braille catalogs are available.
• MEAT AND FISH FELLAS
  Tel: 800-627-3663
  The following company/grocery store provides many services: will go grocery shopping and deliver for you:
• FOOD CITY
  Tel: 928-343-0840
  www.myfoodcity.com

  2600 W. 16th Street, Yuma, AZ Ask for Virginia Evans. Call only on Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to place an order. Deliveries are made Tuesday, and Thursdays depending on the area in which the individual lives. The delivery charge is $7.50 in town and $9.50 out of town.

• Dine In Delivery
  Tel: 928-345-2541
  www.dineinyuma.com
  Deliveries are made from several local restaurants. Call for more information.
  The charge is based on the menu amount plus a gratuity and delivery charge of:
  $5.00 from Ave. B to Avenue 3E
  $6.00 past 3E to the Foothills
  $7.00 in the Foothills and the Outer County
  Following are services you must qualify for. Call to find out what is required.
• MEALS ON WHEELS
  Tel: 800-782-1886 www.meals-on-wheels.com

• Pizza Deliveries

• Da Boyz Pizza & Pasta 11274 Ste. C9
  Fortuna Road
  Yuma, AZ 85364 Tel: 928-317-1717
• Round Table Pizza 2544 W. 16th Street
  Yuma, AZ 8364
  Tel: 928-783-5895
  www.roundtablepizza.com

• Merry Maids
  Tel: 928-344-1496
  www.merrymaids.com
  Licensed, Insured, and Bonded
  Serving Yuma since 1995
• Scrub’n Clean
  Tel: 928-782-6624
  www.scrubandclean.com
  Professional Cleaning Services
  Licensed, Insured, and Bonded Serving Yuma since 1988

• Tony Villerreal
  Tel: 928-261-9310
• Andy Haven
  Tel: 928-550-0193

• Gadget Guy
  Tel: 928-210-3738

• City of Yuma Parks & Recreation
  http://www.ci.yuma.az.us/parksandrec
  One City Plaza
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-373-5243

• YMCA
  2550 S. 4th Avenue
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-317-0522
• Johnson Training & Wellness
  3970 W, 24th Street, Suite 107
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  Tel: 928-341-9355