The following page is designed to provide you with both partners and resources that we hope you will find useful. Partners are fundamental for SAAVI towards providing the best services for blind and visually impaired people throughout Arizona. Our Resource Guide is broken up into National, State, Pima and Yuma areas.
Partner
National Federation of the Blind:
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
National Federation of the Blind Arizona:
Arizona Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind www.az.nfb.org
Arizona Council of the Blind:
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
American Council of the blind:
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
Arizona Governor’s Council on Blindness
and Visual Impairment:
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
National Industries for the Blind:
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
Arizona Braille and Talking Book Library:
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:
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
Hadley School for the Blind:
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
Bookshare:
Accessible Books and Periodicals for Readers with Print Disabilities www.bookshare.org
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind:
Committed to excellence in education of all children and youth with hearing or vision loss throughout Arizona. www.asdb.sate.az.us
Foundation for Blind Children:
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
Next Level Technology:
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
Sun Van:
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
American Foundation for the Blind:
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:
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
Maxi Aids:
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
American Printing House for the Blind:
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:
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
Pima Community College Disabled Student Services:
We assist students with documented disabilities by providing one-on-one advising, accommodation / service plans and a variety of support services www.pima.edu
Marriott University Park Tucson:
880 East Second Street • Tucson, Arizona 85719 USA www.marriott.com
Digital Apex LLC:
Dr. Beverly Browning:
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
Alphagraphics:
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
Arbonne International:
Providing demonstrations of botanically based skin care, color, nutrition and aromatherapy. www.arbonne.com
The Jim Click Automotive Team:
Working with local non-profits in their Cash for Referrals Program. www.jimclick.com
Sundt Foundation:
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
Southern Arizona 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 Boeing:
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
Enterprise Holdings Foundation:
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/
PIMA COUNTY RESOURCES
Clinical low vision evaluation centers
- 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
Transportation
For all information regarding SAAVI & ADOT’s Title VI partnership, please visit: https://www.saavi.us/saavi-adot-mag-title-vi/
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
Sunvan & Handicar
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: 297-6049Info@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: 297-6049azseniortransport@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
Student Resources
Helping Students with Visual Impairments
http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/helping-students-with-visual-impairments/
The guide was created in part by four experts in the field, who lent their experience and expertise to help us provide students with visual impairments the tips and resources needed to succeed in school. Key features of our guide include:
– Tips for choosing the right college
– An in-depth look at the top assistive technology and tools being used today
– Scholarships available for students with visual impairments
Accessible Food
- SCHWAN’S FOOD
Tel: (888) 724-9267
www.schwans.com - MEAT AND FISH FELLAS
Tel: (800) 627-3663
Grocery stores that deliver
- 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
520-741-9027 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.
HOUSE CLEANING
- A MAID TO ORDER
Tel: 790-3195 - MERRY MAIDS
Tel: 745-6622
www.merrymaids.com - THIS CLEAN HOUSE
Tel: 321-0932
www.thiscleanhousetucson.com
YARD CARE – INSURED
- A YARD ABOVE THE REST
Tel: 751-7488 - BASHAM LANDSCAPING
Tel: (800) 627-3663
www.bashamlandscaping.com
ADAPTIVE AIDS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
- ASSISTECH
Marsha Neilson
2738 N Cambell Ave
Toll free: 1-866-674-3549
www.assistech.com
CATALOGS
- 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
RECREATION RESOURCES
- 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
PARKS & RECREATION SENIOR PROGRAMS(AGE 50+)
- 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.
SOCIAL CLUBS
- 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.
CONSUMER RESOURCES
- 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
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
- 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
CONSUMER EDUCATION & ADVOCACY RESOUCES
- 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
INFORMATION, REFERRAL & SUPPORT SERVICES
- PIMA COUNCIL ON AGING
520-790-0504 (Central Administration Office)
520-790-7262 (Intake Helpline)
www.pcoa.orgThe 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.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
- 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.
YUMA RESOURCES
Clinical Low Vision Evaluation Centers
- 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.govThis 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.comA 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: 800-801-8184This is a network devoted exclusively to described programming contact your cable or satellite company for local availability.
Consumer Complaints, Advocacy and Legal Assistance
- 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: 800-352-8431In addition, free narrative programming is available 24 hours a day, 7 day a week, on the Internet, at www.narrativetv.com
Dealers of Electronic Magnification “CCTV”
- 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: 928-276-4600SAAVI 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.
Technology Training at SAAVI YUMA
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.
Social Clubs for People Who are Visually Impaired
- 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
Education and Employment Assistance & resources
- 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
Mental Health Services
- 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
Transportation
- 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 – TTYCalls 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 Country Public Library district
- 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
Utility Assistance Programs
- 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.
Accessible Food
- 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.com2600 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
House Cleaning
- 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
Recreation
- City of Yuma Parks & Recreation
http://www.ci.yuma.az.us/parksandrec
One City Plaza
Yuma, AZ 85364
Tel: 928-373-5243
Health and Wellness
- 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