Resource library
National groups, government guides, and help lines for blind, low vision, Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind people. Every one is free to use.
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26 resources
National Federation of the Blind
Blind-led. Mentors, training centers, free white canes. 410-659-9314.
Blind and low visionCommunity
American Council of the Blind
Blind-led advocacy and state affiliates. 800-424-8666.
Blind and low visionCommunity
American Foundation for the Blind
Guides on work, technology, and aging. 212-502-7600.
Blind and low visionTechnology
NLS: talking books and braille
Free braille and audio books, players, and the BARD app. 888-657-7323.
Blind and low visionBooks and reading
Bookshare
Free accessible books for U.S. students with print disabilities.
Books and readingChildren
American Printing House
Braille, large print, and educational materials. 800-223-1839.
Books and readingChildren
National Association of the Deaf
Deaf-led civil rights organization. 240-679-5446.
Deaf and hard of hearingCommunityRights
Hearing Loss Association of America
Chapters and support. 301-657-2248.
Deaf and hard of hearingCommunity
Hands and Voices
Parent support for families with Deaf and hard of hearing children.
Deaf and hard of hearingChildren
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Find certified interpreters.
Deaf and hard of hearingRights
FDA: over-the-counter hearing aids
Who they are for and how to choose.
Deaf and hard of hearingMoney
Medicare: hearing aids
What Medicare covers.
Deaf and hard of hearingMoney
iCanConnect
Free equipment for DeafBlind people. 800-825-4595.
DeafBlindTechnology
Helen Keller National Center
Training for DeafBlind youth and adults. 516-944-8900.
DeafBlind
National Center on Deafblindness
State deafblind projects for children and youth.
DeafBlindChildren
FCC: relay services
711, video relay, and captioned phones.
Deaf and hard of hearingTechnology
FCC: Text to 911
Where it works and how.
Emergencies
988 for Deaf and hard of hearing people
Videophone, text, chat, and TTY.
Emergencies
ADA: effective communication
Your right to interpreters, captions, and braille.
Rights
ADA: service animals
The rules for guide dogs and other service animals.
RightsBlind and low vision
Social Security: blind or low vision
Benefits rules and notices in braille, large print, or audio.
Money
State AT Act programs (AT3 Center)
Try, borrow, and finance technology.
Technology
Eldercare Locator
Your local aging and disability office. 800-677-1116.
Aging
Disability and Disaster Hotline
Call or text 800-626-4959, any time.
Emergencies
Protection and Advocacy agencies
Free disability rights legal help in every state.
Rights
Parent Centers
Free help with school.
Children
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Last reviewed: October 2026. Laws, dollar amounts, and program rules change. Check with the agency named on this page before you make a decision. Report outdated or wrong information.