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"There is life
after blindness and you
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need to get excited
about something." - CM
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Resource Manual
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F.Y.I.:
announcing a new resource manual
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new resource manual has been posted here as a link. This
manual contains many useful resources and information
for individuals who are blind or visually impaired,
their families and friends. The manual includes contact
information on vision rehabilitation services, vision
medical services, transportation resources, and other
resources - including various types of information
relating to vision loss. There are numerous links to
websites that provide information, resources, and
products relevant to vision loss.
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Vision Rehabilitation Services:
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This section provides
information on where individuals can find and receive
vision rehabilitation services. There is also
information given on where individuals can receive
vocational rehabilitation services which will assist
them in the work place or help them identify their
vocational goals and objectives. Services available will
provide skill training to promote one’s independence
whether they are at home, work or school.
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Vision Medical Services:
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This section provides contact information for local
eye doctors and links to other medical resources
that individuals may find informative.
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Transportation Services:
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This alphabetized list
includes contact information for both national and state
transportation services that are available to people
living in Maine. There is a website given which
individuals can visit to learn more about the
transportation services provided in the state.
Please note:
some of these are very diverse programs, not all
individuals may qualify and not all areas of the state
are listed. You will need to contact one of the listed
resources to determine whether or not their programs
will meet your needs in your locality.
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Other
Resources:
- This list
includes information on various topics relating to
vision loss including:
- adaptive
technology services, agencies on aging and associations
relating to
- vision loss,
talking books, catalogues containing products relating
to low
- vision, and
information relating to education for children and
adults with visual
- impairments.
There is also some
information on recreation and leisure
- activities.
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