AccessMaine Maine Department of Labor -
http://www.accessmaine.org/MEStateSystem/mestate_DOL.htm
The Maine Department of Labor (DOL) provides services to people with
disabilities who are determined to be eligible through the Bureau of
Rehabilitation Services (BRS). BRS is responsible for helping people with
disabilities achieve independent living and employment. BRS also helps
employers learn how to accommodate employees and customers with
disabilities. BRS’ mission is to bring about full access to employment,
independence and community integration for people with disabilities.
American Foundation for the Blind -
http://www.afb.org/
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that
expands possibilities for people with vision loss.
Carroll Center for the Blind -
http://www.carroll.org/
The Carroll Center for the Blind serves the needs of blink and
visually-impaired persons by providing rehabilitation, skills training, and
educational opportunities to achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and
self-fulfillment and by educating the public regarding the potential of
persons who are blind and visually-impaired.
Catholic Charities Maine -
http://www.ccmaine.org/blind-impaired.html
Education Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Children is a statewide
service of Catholic Charities Maine providing assessment, instruction and
consultation to blind and visually impaired children, their parents and
school personnel.
Council of Schools for the Blind -
http://www.cosb1.org/
A consortium of specialized schools in Canada and the United States whose
major goal is improving the quality of services to children who are blind
and visually impaired.
Division of Blind and Visually Impaired -
http://www.maine.gov/rehab/dbvi/dbvi_pgms.htm
Comprehensive services for visually impaired and blind individuals of all
ages. If you have a vision problem that prevents you from carrying out the
activities of daily living, getting an education or a job, there is help.
The Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired can provide many services
to persons with severe visual impairments.
Hilton/Perkins -
http://www.perkins.org/area.php?id=19
The mission of this innovative program is to improve the quality of life for
children worldwide who are deafblind or blind with multiple disabilities.
The program aims to improve the lives of these youth and their families
through increased educational opportunities.
IRIS network -
http://www.theiris.org/
The Iris Network is a statewide resource in Maine for people who are
visually impaired or blind to attain their determined level of independence
and integration into the community.
Maine AT Funders – Division of Blind and Visually Impaired -
http://www.mainecite.org/
Division of Blind and Visually Impaired provides funding for assistive
technology.
NADSE National Association of State Directors of Special Education -
http://www.nasdse.org/government.cfm
The National Association of State Directors of Special Education are
committed to a standards-based education system responsive to the needs of
all children - especially those with disabilities.
NAPE the National Alliance for partnerships in Equity -
http://www.napequity.org/
The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) is a consortium of
state and local agencies, corporations, and national organizations that
collaborate to create equitable and diverse classrooms and workplaces where
there are no barriers to opportunities.
New England Center DeafBlind Project -
http://www.necdbp.org/links.htm
The New England Center DeafBlind Project has created a list of web sites
that contain information and resources about deafblindness, conditions
related to deafblindness, and education.
NIMAS Development & Technical Assistance Centers (CAST) -
http://nimas.cast.org /
The NIMAS guides the production and electronic distribution of digital
versions of textbooks and other instructional materials so they can be more
easily converted to accessible formats, including braille and
text-to-speech.
Perkins School for the Blind -
http://www.perkins.org/index.php
"Perkins School for the Blind is committed to providing education and
services that build productive, meaningful lives for children and adults
around the world who are blind, deafblind or visually impaired with or
without other disabilities."
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired -
http://www.tsbvi.edu/index.htm
