Vision Impairment/Blind

314.454.2350

The Center for Families Resource Library, formerly known as the Family Resource Center, is your free resource for learning more about a diagnosis, condition, general health and wellness.  Nurses and medical librarians are ready to answer questions and help you with research. 

314.776.1300

Delta Gamma Center provides a comprehensive early intervention services to address the needs of infants and toddlers who are blind or visually impaired and their families. Services include education, orientation and mobility services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy services for children with complex developmental challenges. The Center has recently introduced Low Vision Evaluations to further assist the early intervention team. A broad array of family support services is available. The GRADS (Group Recreation and Developmental Support) Program, provides unique opportunities for school age youth to develop friendships, independence and participation in community activities.

Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA)
636.477.0716

DASA encourages a holistic, healthy lifestyle through a family-friendly athletic and rehabilitative environment that empowers children and adults with physical disabilities to live to the best of their natural abilities with greater emotional and physical well-being.

314.423.4333

Lighthouse for the Blind is a manufacturer whose mission is to assist individuals who are legally blind by making available employment, education and support services. Programs support: GRADS, Low Vision Aids, Night Orientation and Mobility, Professional Career Development, SOAR, Space Camp, Sports Camp, STARS and summer jobs.

314.966.5828

Assists the blind by transcribing a wide variety of materials into Braille. Serve all ages, specializing in transcribed Braille textbooks for elementary and secondary school children.

MindsEye Radio
618.394.6444

MindsEye Radio is a virtual newsstand connecting people with vision loss to the news and entertainment they need to lead full lives.

Missouri Assistive Technology Project
800.647.8557

Missouri Assistive Technology strives to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians with all types of disabilities, of all ages. To the right are navigation links to the programs and services of MoAT.

Missouri Council of the Blind
314.832.7172

Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB) is a consumer based assistance organization. MCB and its affiliates are active members of the American Council of the Blind. MCB works for causes that affect people who are visually impaired and strives to improve their quality of life.

Missouri School for the Blind
314.776.4320 

The Missouri School for the Blind is an educational institution in the United States specially designed for students who are blind or visually impaired.

National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
314.440.1684

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), is an organization of blind people and their friends. Their members work together for a brighter tomorrow by raising the expectations for blind people everywhere so that blind persons can live the life they want.

Paraquad Independent Living Center
314.289.4200

Paraquad works with people of all ages — from children who might have a disability to senior citizens and assists people who have a wide variety of disabilities, including physical, cognitive, visual, auditory and mental/emotional. The Center for Independent Living provides five core services: advocacy, independent living, information and referral, peer consultation and transition.  Training and experience is provided through the BLOOM CAFÉ.

Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
314.264.7601 (north)

314.933.7311 (south)

RSB helps eligible blind and visually impaired persons achieve personal and employment success. Services are provided with the belief that with the right training and resources each blind or visually impaired person will be able to achieve this goal.

Learn how we can help you develop the skills and abilities for employment and independence
Find resources and support for people who are blind or visually impaired
St. Louis Society for the Blind & Visually Impaired
314.968.9000

St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired enhances independence, empowers individuals, and enriches the lives of people who are visually impaired or blind.  The programs and services offered by the Society include low vision medical exams and low vision therapy, assistive technology, daily living training, orientation and mobility, and counseling for adults as well as educational services for children. 

Starkloff Disabilities Institute
314.588.7090

The Starkloff Disability Institute is dedicated to helping people with disabilities participate fully and equally in all aspects of society and works on changing societal attitudes and perceptions about people with disabilities through activities that send a positive message about living with disability in order to create a world that welcomes disabled people. The Starkloff Disability Institute prepares candidates for competitive employment, and Starkloff Workplace Advisors prepares companies to welcome them. Dream Big is STEM-focused career camps for high school and college students.

Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis
314.720.7700 

Variety empowers children with special needs by providing access to medical equipment, therapy, and innovative programs including camps, a children’s chorus, and a theatre program.

Wolfner Talking Book & Braille Library
800.392.2614 

Wolfner Library is a free library service for Missourians who are unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability. Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes, postage paid.

618.394.6444

MindsEye Radio is a virtual newsstand connecting people with vision loss to the news and entertainment they need to lead full lives.

800.647.8557

Missouri Assistive Technology strives to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians with all types of disabilities, of all ages. To the right are navigation links to the programs and services of MoAT.

314.832.7172

Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB) is a consumer based assistance organization. MCB and its affiliates are active members of the American Council of the Blind. MCB works for causes that affect people who are visually impaired and strives to improve their quality of life.

314.776.4320 

The Missouri School for the Blind is an educational institution in the United States specially designed for students who are blind or visually impaired.

314.440.1684

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), is an organization of blind people and their friends. Their members work together for a brighter tomorrow by raising the expectations for blind people everywhere so that blind persons can live the life they want.

314.289.4200

Paraquad works with people of all ages — from children who might have a disability to senior citizens and assists people who have a wide variety of disabilities, including physical, cognitive, visual, auditory and mental/emotional. The Center for Independent Living provides five core services: advocacy, independent living, information and referral, peer consultation and transition.  Training and experience is provided through the BLOOM CAFÉ.

314.264.7601 (north)
314.933.7311 (south)

RSB helps eligible blind and visually impaired persons achieve personal and employment success. Services are provided with the belief that with the right training and resources each blind or visually impaired person will be able to achieve this goal.

Learn how we can help you develop the skills and abilities for employment and independence.
Find resources and support for people who are blind or visually impaired.

314.968.9000

St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired enhances independence, empowers individuals, and enriches the lives of people who are visually impaired or blind.  The programs and services offered by the Society include low vision medical exams and low vision therapy, assistive technology, daily living training, orientation and mobility, and counseling for adults as well as educational services for children. 

314.588.7090

The Starkloff Disability Institute is dedicated to helping people with disabilities participate fully and equally in all aspects of society and works on changing societal attitudes and perceptions about people with disabilities through activities that send a positive message about living with disability in order to create a world that welcomes disabled people. The Starkloff Disability Institute prepares candidates for competitive employment, and Starkloff Workplace Advisors prepares companies to welcome them. Dream Big is STEM-focused career camps for high school and college students.

314.720.7700 

Variety empowers children with special needs by providing access to medical equipment, therapy, and innovative programs including camps, a children’s chorus, and a theatre program.

800.392.2614 

Wolfner Library is a free library service for Missourians who are unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability. Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes, postage paid.