Silver Sneakers is a fitness program designed to help older adults stay physically fit and socially active. Membership provides access to more than 16,000 participating locations nationwide, including gyms, wellness centers and YMCAs.
VisionAware helps adults who are losing their sight continue to live full and independent lives by providing timely information, step-by-step daily living techniques, a directory of national and local services, and a supportive online community.
Braille Training Courses; Residential independence training programs; Senior services; Career/employment services; Volunteer Opportunities; Cane Travel Home Management; Youth Programs; Fun Activities and Skills Training: Technology, Woodshop, Art, Martial Arts, Gardening, Sewing, Yoga, Challenge, Recreation; Discussion Groups on Blindness; College Prep and Resume writing
Providing listeners with free access to recorded programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Via is a full-spectrum mobility manager offering paratransit, travel training and mobility options information and referral services.
Our members and leaders provide advocacy and support to blind and visually impaired Coloradans across the state.
The mission of Von's Vision is to provide low-income Denver children with the eye care and corrective eyewear they need to be their best in the classroom and in life. According to recent data collected by Von’s Vision, 38% of children in the United States need some form of vision correction. Three out of every ten children under six years old have never been seen by an eye doctor for a variety of reasons. Von’s Vision will work to provide solutions to this problem through development of targeted and strategic impact and outreach programs.
Vision correction services and exams, corrective eyewear
The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program is offered year-round in seven counties in Metro Denver, including the five YMCA Wellness Centers and over 20 community sites. The program consists of 16 weekly one-hour classroom sessions with monthly follow-up sessions for the remainder of the year. To qualify, you must be 18 years of age or older and have a: Prediabetic blood value, Diagnosis of prediabetes or, High score on a CDC diabetes risk assessment.
Physical fitness programs coordinated with educational programs offered in person and virtually. Programs offered in English and Spanish.
NORD is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its more than 300 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services.
Financial aid, community support, education, advocacy
NORD is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its more than 300 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services.
Financial aid, community support, education, advocacy
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) provides the public with access to current, reliable, and easy-to-understand information about rare or genetic diseases in English or Spanish.
Finncial aid, community support, advocacy, connection to research
Silver Sneakers is a fitness program designed to help older adults stay physically fit and socially active. Membership provides access to more than 16,000 participating locations nationwide, including gyms, wellness centers and YMCAs. SilverSneakers locations offer fitness classes targeted towards aging adults, including:
Yoga
Senior sports teams or recreational leagues
Outdoor exercise activities
And more
In addition, the Silver Steps program provides seniors who live in more rural areas access to personalized workout programs they can do from home and an online component to help keep members connected and motivated to stay healthy.
Yoga Senior sports teams or recreational leagues Outdoor exercise activities
American diabetes association offers information and resources for FITNESS TIPS, HEALTHY RECIPES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, INSURANCE ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, and specific resources for MEN, WOMEN, and SENIORS.
American diabetes association offers information and resources for FITNESS TIPS, HEALTHY RECIPES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, INSURANCE ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, and specific resources for MEN, WOMEN, and SENIORS.
American diabetes association offers information and resources for FITNESS TIPS, HEALTHY RECIPES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, INSURANCE ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, and specific resources for MEN, WOMEN, and SENIORS.
American diabetes association offers information and resources for FITNESS TIPS, HEALTHY RECIPES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, INSURANCE ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, and specific resources for MEN, WOMEN, and SENIORS.
VisionAware helps adults who are losing their sight continue to live full and independent lives by providing timely information, step-by-step daily living techniques, a directory of national and local services, and a supportive online community.
Dr. Kirk Matoba is a third generation optometrist with interest in Neuro/head trauma as well as Low Vision and partially sighted. Dr. Emily Matoba has experience in low vision and pediatric exams. She has worked with The William Feinbloom Rehabilitation Center at the Eye Institute as well as perform vision screening for children in The Overbrook School of the Blind. We have been in practice since 1986, and practice solely in Lakewood since 2002. Today we provide comprehensive vision and medical exams. Our Low Vision services include: Trial Frame refraction, contrast/tint testing. Trialing eschenbach low vision devices such as magnifiers, telescopes, maxTv, Max details. We have an OCT and VF for any immediate need. We also have a consult for Orcam to come in and talk about the device with the patient and family.
Medical Eye & Vision Care Services; Low vision evaluation and management for pediatric to geriatric care; Trial Frame refraction Contrast/tint testing
VisionAware is a free, easy-to-use informational service for adults with vision loss, their families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and social service professionals.
Blog Information on eye diseases and disorders
The Colorado Center for the Blind provides innovative teaching techniques, daily challenges and self-confidence that are the building blocks of independence, opportunity and success. Day after day, year after year, blind students leave the Colorado Center for the Blind’s training program as living examples of the NFB’s motto: “With effective training and opportunity, blind people can compete on terms of equality with their sighted peers.”
The Colorado Center for the Blind provides innovative teaching techniques, daily challenges and self-confidence that are the building blocks of independence, opportunity and success. Day after day, year after year, blind students leave the Colorado Center for the Blind’s training program as living examples of the NFB’s motto: “With effective training and opportunity, blind people can compete on terms of equality with their sighted peers.”
Providing listeners with free access to recorded programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. News and information in audio format for the blind, low vision and print disabled community of Colorado. Audio services empower individuals to be self-sufficient, connected to community, and continuously learning
Live radio show; Reads information to the blind and vision impaired community
Providing listeners with free access to recorded programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. News and information in audio format for the blind, low vision and print disabled community of Colorado. Audio services empower individuals to be self-sufficient, connected to community, and continuously learning
Live radio show; Reads information to the blind and vision impaired community
Via is a full-spectrum mobility manager offering paratransit, travel training and mobility options information and referral services. Via also provides a wide range of community and group educational resources related to transportation for older adults, people with disabilities and others living with mobility limitations.
Transportation Services; Travel Training; Courses Bus Passes
Our members and leaders provide advocacy and support to blind and visually impaired Coloradans across the state. We work together to promote full participation and integration of blind people in all areas of life, and we serve as an advocate for change when equal access and treatment of the blind is denied. Chapters and divisions across the state offer community based forums for the blind and visually impaired to interact and work together on issues at the local level. As a state-wide group, the NFBCO brings the collective experiences of our members together to identify problems or needs and work for change at the state and national levels.
Participate in local chapters and divisions; Learn about the techniques used to travel safely, manage a household, and obtain employment; Help others experiencing vision loss; Advocate for other blind Coloradans on state and national issues affecting the blind
Our members and leaders provide advocacy and support to blind and visually impaired Coloradans across the state. We work together to promote full participation and integration of blind people in all areas of life, and we serve as an advocate for change when equal access and treatment of the blind is denied. Chapters and divisions across the state offer community based forums for the blind and visually impaired to interact and work together on issues at the local level. As a state-wide group, the NFBCO brings the collective experiences of our members together to identify problems or needs and work for change at the state and national levels.
Participate in local chapters and divisions; Learn about the techniques used to travel safely, manage a household, and obtain employment; Help others experiencing vision loss; Advocate for other blind Coloradans on state and national issues affecting the blind
BIT recruits talented, corporate-ready professionals from the disabled community and connects them with hiring managers in Fortune 500 companies who are serious about bringing in top talent and building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our primary focus is on employment within the tech industry. Tech remains one of the top 2 sectors in the U.S. economy with a supply/demand rate of almost 4 advertised openings for each unemployed job seeker. No longer are people with technology backgrounds exclusively employed by tech companies – tech skills are now in high demand in all types of non-tech businesses! Although technology is in our name, it’s not our only game. We are looking for candidates with a well-developed sense of professionalism in a variety of in-demand skills. Some of our most successful candidates have backgrounds in fields such as project management, data science, business analysis, and finance.
1. Connecting you with hiring managers; 2. Providing networking opportunities at candidate events; 3. Inviting you to workshops and seminars with potential employers; 4. Featuring you on our social media; 5. Providing internships or contract opportunities; 6. SalesForce Solutions Training coursesl 7. K-12 Programs
Family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.
Caregiver Resources
The Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD) started in Boulder County in 1977. We are one of over 400 Independent Living Centers across the Nation. CPWD now provides Independent Living Services in five counties, providing core services in Independent Living Skills, Advocacy, Information and Referral, Peer Support and Nursing Home and Youth Transitions. Our staff is available to assist you in developing a plan for achieving independence.
Independent Living Services; Peer Support Groups; Veterans Services; Employment Services; Visual Impairment or Blind Services; Updates and Livestream Events; Home Health Services
For over 20 years Freedom Scientific has provided access to print and computers for individuals with blindness and low vision. Our innovative technology is designed to promote independence, allowing blind and low vision individuals the same access to information as their sighted peers. Our team is passionate about what we do and committed to the communities that we serve.
Low Vision Solutions; Blindness Solutions; Software Solutions
Providing opportunities for low vision education, information, self-help, support & building connections among people in our community who have experienced sight loss. The Center for Independence offers support groups, assistive devices and skills training for those with low vision and blindness. The on-site low vision lab in Grand Junction is available to consumers for demonstration and training on assistive devices. Our experienced professionals can help you to remain active, live independently and cope with vision loss.
Low Vision Peer Support Groups; Daily Living & Independent Skills Training; Vocational Skills Training; Telephone Assistance Program; Advocacy for the Vision Impaired and Blind
NLS is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS offers books the way you want them: in braille or audio, mailed to your door for free or instantly downloadable.
Free braille and talking book library
The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide telephone newspaper service for the blind and visually impaired. NFB-NEWSLINE subscribers have access to national newspapers, including NFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, deafblind, or otherwise print-disabled that offers access to more than 500 publications, emergency weather alerts, job listings, and more.
Audio Library of national and local newspapers, magazines, job listings, TV listings and more
A Talking Magazine provided at no cost to visually impaired and physically disabled adults. Choice Magazine Listening is a nonprofit organization that provides audio recordings of memorable articles, stories, interviews, essays and poems from outstanding current magazines, completely free of charge, to blind, visually impaired, physically disabled or dyslexic adults.
Audio Magazine
American Printing House for the Blind has educational materials and devices for the blind and visually impaired adults and children. APH is the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and visually impaired.
Visual assistance products and technology; Educational textbooks; Educational Catalogues
We provide specific services for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind including one-on-one vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance, training services (vocational, academic, personal, job-seeking, and on-the-job training), rehabilitation technology services, including assistive technology devices and assistive technology services, and rehabilitation engineering services to address barriers encountered with employment. Some of our specialized programs for the blind and visually impaired include Personal Adjustment Training, Business Enterprise Program, and independent living services for ages 55 and up.
Employment Services; Vocational rehabilitation counseling
The Foundation Fighting Blindness strives to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation is a beacon for those affected by these blinding diseases. You can join the fight and help us accelerate our mission through fundraising, advocacy and involvement with the Denver FFB Chapter.
Genetic Testing, Clinical research trials for retinal diseases, Volunteer Opportunities, Fundraising Events
The Foundation Fighting Blindness strives to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation is a beacon for those affected by these blinding diseases. You can join the fight and help us accelerate our mission through fundraising, advocacy and involvement with the Denver FFB Chapter.
Genetic Testing, Clinical research trials for retinal diseases, Volunteer Opportunities, Fundraising Events
The Foundation Fighting Blindness strives to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation is a beacon for those affected by these blinding diseases. You can join the fight and help us accelerate our mission through fundraising, advocacy and involvement with the Denver FFB Chapter.
Genetic Testing, Clinical research trials for retinal diseases, Volunteer Opportunities, Fundraising Events
The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. They offer educational scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for those attending a technical college or as an entering freshman, undergraduate or a graduate student. The Council also promotes and advocates for the use of high-quality Audio Description in television, movies, performing arts, museums, educational materials and other venues where the presentation of visual media is critical to the understanding and appreciation of the content. They offer a radio program, broadcasting information from a blindness perspective and music from an array of genres.
Scholarship Programs; Advocacy; The Audio Description Project; Radio Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired
As a blind or low-vision person, whenever you need visual assistance, our volunteers are happy to help. Through the live video call, you and a volunteer can communicate directly and solve a problem. The volunteer will help guide which direction to point your camera, what to focus on or when to turn on your torch.
Free mobile app for blind and low-vision people
Tech for Tykes is a groundbreaking program that is changing the lives of young children with disabilities through the use of assistive technology (AT). Children with developmental delays or disabilities often have difficulty playing and interacting with the world around them. AT provides them with opportunities to be active participants in life rather than passive bystanders. We hope you will take some time to explore the many valuable tools and resources Tech for Tykes has to offer children, families, caregivers and providers in the early childhood community.
Early Childhood Education Services for Disabled Children
Tech for Tykes is a groundbreaking program that is changing the lives of young children with disabilities through the use of assistive technology (AT). Children with developmental delays or disabilities often have difficulty playing and interacting with the world around them. AT provides them with opportunities to be active participants in life rather than passive bystanders. We hope you will take some time to explore the many valuable tools and resources Tech for Tykes has to offer children, families, caregivers and providers in the early childhood community.
Early Childhood Education Services for Disabled Children
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers.
Ocular Melanoma Patient Resources
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers.
Ocular Melanoma Patient Resources
Resources for patients and individual living with Diabetes.
PDF Resources
The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program is offered year-round in seven counties in Metro Denver, including the five YMCA Wellness Centers and over 20 community sites. The program consists of 16 weekly one-hour classroom sessions with monthly follow-up sessions for the remainder of the year. To qualify, you must be 18 years of age or older and have a: Prediabetic blood value, Diagnosis of prediabetes or, High score on a CDC diabetes risk assessment.
Physical fitness programs coordinated with educational programs offered in person and virtually. Programs offered in English and Spanish.
NORD is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its more than 300 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services.
Financial aid, community support, education, advocacy
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) provides the public with access to current, reliable, and easy-to-understand information about rare or genetic diseases in English or Spanish.
Finncial aid, community support, advocacy, connection to research
Silver Sneakers is a fitness program designed to help older adults stay physically fit and socially active. Membership provides access to more than 16,000 participating locations nationwide, including gyms, wellness centers and YMCAs. SilverSneakers locations offer fitness classes targeted towards aging adults, including:
Yoga
Senior sports teams or recreational leagues
Outdoor exercise activities
And more
In addition, the Silver Steps program provides seniors who live in more rural areas access to personalized workout programs they can do from home and an online component to help keep members connected and motivated to stay healthy.
Yoga Senior sports teams or recreational leagues Outdoor exercise activities
American diabetes association offers information and resources for FITNESS TIPS, HEALTHY RECIPES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, INSURANCE ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, and specific resources for MEN, WOMEN, and SENIORS.
American diabetes association offers information and resources for FITNESS TIPS, HEALTHY RECIPES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, INSURANCE ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, and specific resources for MEN, WOMEN, and SENIORS.
Anchor Center for Blind Children provides early education and intervention services for children birth to five years old who are blind or visually impaired. Their collaborative team approach to education, therapeutic and family support services ensures lifelong success.
INFANT: nurtures vital developmental skills in children birth to 18 months, building a strong foundation for early learning.
TODDLER: focuses on group play and socialization for children 18 months - 3 years old.
PRESCHOOL: prepares children 3 to 5 years old for life in school and the community
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: get involved.
FAMILY SUPPORT: Providing children education, caring support and connections that last a lifetime.
EYE CLINIC & ASSESSMENTS: offering a variety of vision services in a caring, child and family-centered environment.
Colorado Retina Associates (CRA) in conjunction with the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and the University of Denver Center for Oncology Psychology Excellence (C.O.P.E.) recognize that disease treatment extends to the well-being of the whole patient. The Ocular Melanoma Support Alliance (OMSA) is a virtual program offered to the ocular melanoma (OM) community, as a platform for hope, education, mental wellness, resource sharing, support and camaraderie to allow you to not just survive, but thrive.
OM support group
VisionAware helps adults who are losing their sight continue to live full and independent lives by providing timely information, step-by-step daily living techniques, a directory of national and local services, and a supportive online community.
Tides Changing Therapy is here to provide the space, tools and listening needed to develop a holistic approach to get you from where you are, to where you want to be. Dr. Samantha Miller is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist that specializes in working with people living with vision loss or blindness. Dr. Miller has experience as a disease and mental health therapist, family/caregiver therapist and social worker with the low vision and blind community for years at the Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind before moving to Colorado. She has bore witness to the barriers that exist and affect access to treatment by members of the low vision community, and my goal is to help break down those barriers. Many sessions for the low vision community focus on Loss and Grief Therapy, but sessions vary for each client. Your emotionality is one of your greatest possessions. We can explore your emotions, and learn to understand them. Dr. Miller partners with you to create self-awareness, develop self-compassion and generate healing.
Low vision/blindness counseling; Loss and Grief Therapy
Dr. Kirk Matoba is a third generation optometrist with interest in Neuro/head trauma as well as Low Vision and partially sighted. Dr. Emily Matoba has experience in low vision and pediatric exams. She has worked with The William Feinbloom Rehabilitation Center at the Eye Institute as well as perform vision screening for children in The Overbrook School of the Blind. We have been in practice since 1986, and practice solely in Lakewood since 2002. Today we provide comprehensive vision and medical exams. Our Low Vision services include: Trial Frame refraction, contrast/tint testing. Trialing eschenbach low vision devices such as magnifiers, telescopes, maxTv, Max details. We have an OCT and VF for any immediate need. We also have a consult for Orcam to come in and talk about the device with the patient and family.
Medical Eye & Vision Care Services; Low vision evaluation and management for pediatric to geriatric care; Trial Frame refraction Contrast/tint testing
No-cost Eye assessments for infants 6-12 months of age. The American Optometric Association recommends scheduling an infant's first eye exam around six months of age, immediately after the eye undergoes rapid and profound changes and is therefore most vulnerable to interference with healthy development.
Infant and toddler programs, eye clinics and assessments, pre-school, family support, community outreach
Empowers Americans who are blind and visually impaired to experience life-changing opportunities in sports, recreation and physical activities, thereby educating and inspiring the nation.
Athletic events, camps, and competitions
VisionAware is a free, easy-to-use informational service for adults with vision loss, their families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and social service professionals.
Blog Information on eye diseases and disorders
Year-round, outdoor activity group that provides free sighted guides.
The Colorado Center for the Blind provides innovative teaching techniques, daily challenges and self-confidence that are the building blocks of independence, opportunity and success. Day after day, year after year, blind students leave the Colorado Center for the Blind’s training program as living examples of the NFB’s motto: “With effective training and opportunity, blind people can compete on terms of equality with their sighted peers.”
Providing listeners with free access to recorded programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. News and information in audio format for the blind, low vision and print disabled community of Colorado. Audio services empower individuals to be self-sufficient, connected to community, and continuously learning
Live radio show; Reads information to the blind and vision impaired community
For people who can't read standard print, CTBL provides audio, Braille and large print books keeping you connected to reading, stories and adventure.
Audiobook Library
Via is a full-spectrum mobility manager offering paratransit, travel training and mobility options information and referral services. Via also provides a wide range of community and group educational resources related to transportation for older adults, people with disabilities and others living with mobility limitations.
Transportation Services; Travel Training; Courses Bus Passes
Foresight Ski Guides, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to making challenging recreational opportunities through snow sports both affordable and accessible to visually impaired and blind skiers.
Ski Lessons
Our members and leaders provide advocacy and support to blind and visually impaired Coloradans across the state. We work together to promote full participation and integration of blind people in all areas of life, and we serve as an advocate for change when equal access and treatment of the blind is denied. Chapters and divisions across the state offer community based forums for the blind and visually impaired to interact and work together on issues at the local level. As a state-wide group, the NFBCO brings the collective experiences of our members together to identify problems or needs and work for change at the state and national levels.
Participate in local chapters and divisions; Learn about the techniques used to travel safely, manage a household, and obtain employment; Help others experiencing vision loss; Advocate for other blind Coloradans on state and national issues affecting the blind
Learning Ally has the world’s largest audio textbook library with over 80,000 human-narrated books that are audio-only or VOICEtext, our unique learning solution that highlights words and sentences as students read. Students can enjoy Learning Ally books by downloading our free app Link to school computers, Chromebooks and to students’ iOS or Android smartphones or tablets
Audiobook Library
BIT recruits talented, corporate-ready professionals from the disabled community and connects them with hiring managers in Fortune 500 companies who are serious about bringing in top talent and building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our primary focus is on employment within the tech industry. Tech remains one of the top 2 sectors in the U.S. economy with a supply/demand rate of almost 4 advertised openings for each unemployed job seeker. No longer are people with technology backgrounds exclusively employed by tech companies – tech skills are now in high demand in all types of non-tech businesses! Although technology is in our name, it’s not our only game. We are looking for candidates with a well-developed sense of professionalism in a variety of in-demand skills. Some of our most successful candidates have backgrounds in fields such as project management, data science, business analysis, and finance.
1. Connecting you with hiring managers; 2. Providing networking opportunities at candidate events; 3. Inviting you to workshops and seminars with potential employers; 4. Featuring you on our social media; 5. Providing internships or contract opportunities; 6. SalesForce Solutions Training coursesl 7. K-12 Programs
Ensight Skills provides accredited, professional low-vision services to enhance the lives of you and your loved ones who are struggling with vision loss. They provide people with low vision the tools, counseling, and training that empowers independent and productive living.
Vision rehabilitation programs; Low vision assessments; Orientation and mobility training; Assistive Technology; Online support groups; Adaptive painting classes; Educational presentations on assistive devices; Fall prevention classes; Counseling
Family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.
Caregiver Resources
Living with a visual impairment does not mean you have to put your life on hold. If you have dreams of earning a college degree, that opportunity is available to you. Through mobile phone applications, computer software and student services and groups, individuals with a visual impairment can make the transition to college life as smoothly as other students.
College Accessibility for Visually Impaired Students
Caregivers play a critical role in the health and well-being of their loved ones. Eldercare is here to help with useful links to resources for caregivers to answer commonly asked questions.
Carergiver Resources; Long-term care planning; Caregiver locator
The Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD) started in Boulder County in 1977. We are one of over 400 Independent Living Centers across the Nation. CPWD now provides Independent Living Services in five counties, providing core services in Independent Living Skills, Advocacy, Information and Referral, Peer Support and Nursing Home and Youth Transitions. Our staff is available to assist you in developing a plan for achieving independence.
Independent Living Services; Peer Support Groups; Veterans Services; Employment Services; Visual Impairment or Blind Services; Updates and Livestream Events; Home Health Services
For over 20 years Freedom Scientific has provided access to print and computers for individuals with blindness and low vision. Our innovative technology is designed to promote independence, allowing blind and low vision individuals the same access to information as their sighted peers. Our team is passionate about what we do and committed to the communities that we serve.
Low Vision Solutions; Blindness Solutions; Software Solutions
Providing opportunities for low vision education, information, self-help, support & building connections among people in our community who have experienced sight loss. The Center for Independence offers support groups, assistive devices and skills training for those with low vision and blindness. The on-site low vision lab in Grand Junction is available to consumers for demonstration and training on assistive devices. Our experienced professionals can help you to remain active, live independently and cope with vision loss.
Low Vision Peer Support Groups; Daily Living & Independent Skills Training; Vocational Skills Training; Telephone Assistance Program; Advocacy for the Vision Impaired and Blind
Providing reduced park entrance fees to totally and permanently disabled residents who are on a fixed/limited income because of their disability.
Purchase an annual state park pass for $14
The Macular Degeneration Association funds research and educational programs. Their goal is to find a cure for macular degeneration through disseminating research information, while providing education that will improve the quality of life for patients, family members and their caregivers. Their programs feature renowned expert speakers in the field of macular degeneration, offering FREE programs to the patients and their caregivers locally and nationally. The MDA promotes awareness of all visual diseases by means of local and national outreach.
Advocacy; Patient Education Resources
Rides In Sight provides information about senior transportation options in local communities throughout the United States. ITNAmerica researched communities nationwide to build a database of senior transportation options. Rides In Sight makes the information available to the public through this website and hotline. The Rides In Sight hotline is available Monday—Friday from 8 AM—8 PM Eastern Time (excluding holidays). Our friendly and knowledgeable operators answer all questions about senior transportation options within 24 hours. The Rides In Sight website also contains valuable information about transportation, health, and age-related support services.
Transportation Services
NLS is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS offers books the way you want them: in braille or audio, mailed to your door for free or instantly downloadable.
Free braille and talking book library
A service of the National Council on Aging that helps people to understand benefits available from federal, state, and local programs. You can check your eligibility for programs that save money on medications and other health care costs (such as copays and deductibles) as well as programs that can provide health insurance that pays for your medical costs and other medical expenses. The service also provides income assistance, food and nutrition services, housing and utility compensation, tax relief, veteran and employment services.
Income assistance; Healthcare and insurance; Medication coverage; Food and nutrition services; Housing and utility compensation; Tax relief; Veteran programs; Employment services
The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide telephone newspaper service for the blind and visually impaired. NFB-NEWSLINE subscribers have access to national newspapers, including NFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, deafblind, or otherwise print-disabled that offers access to more than 500 publications, emergency weather alerts, job listings, and more.
Audio Library of national and local newspapers, magazines, job listings, TV listings and more
A Talking Magazine provided at no cost to visually impaired and physically disabled adults. Choice Magazine Listening is a nonprofit organization that provides audio recordings of memorable articles, stories, interviews, essays and poems from outstanding current magazines, completely free of charge, to blind, visually impaired, physically disabled or dyslexic adults.
Audio Magazine
Partnership for Prescription Assistance has a database for prescription assistance programs for individuals without prescription coverage. MAT, the Medicine Assistance Tool, matches patients like you with resources and cost-sharing programs that may help lower your out-of-pocket costs, whether or not you have insurance.
Low-cost medical resources; Find a free or low cost clinic; Prescription Information
American Printing House for the Blind has educational materials and devices for the blind and visually impaired adults and children. APH is the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and visually impaired.
Visual assistance products and technology; Educational textbooks; Educational Catalogues
We provide specific services for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind including one-on-one vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance, training services (vocational, academic, personal, job-seeking, and on-the-job training), rehabilitation technology services, including assistive technology devices and assistive technology services, and rehabilitation engineering services to address barriers encountered with employment. Some of our specialized programs for the blind and visually impaired include Personal Adjustment Training, Business Enterprise Program, and independent living services for ages 55 and up.
Employment Services; Vocational rehabilitation counseling
The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. They offer educational scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for those attending a technical college or as an entering freshman, undergraduate or a graduate student. The Council also promotes and advocates for the use of high-quality Audio Description in television, movies, performing arts, museums, educational materials and other venues where the presentation of visual media is critical to the understanding and appreciation of the content. They offer a radio program, broadcasting information from a blindness perspective and music from an array of genres.
Scholarship Programs; Advocacy; The Audio Description Project; Radio Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired
As a blind or low-vision person, whenever you need visual assistance, our volunteers are happy to help. Through the live video call, you and a volunteer can communicate directly and solve a problem. The volunteer will help guide which direction to point your camera, what to focus on or when to turn on your torch.
Free mobile app for blind and low-vision people
Tech for Tykes is a groundbreaking program that is changing the lives of young children with disabilities through the use of assistive technology (AT). Children with developmental delays or disabilities often have difficulty playing and interacting with the world around them. AT provides them with opportunities to be active participants in life rather than passive bystanders. We hope you will take some time to explore the many valuable tools and resources Tech for Tykes has to offer children, families, caregivers and providers in the early childhood community.
Early Childhood Education Services for Disabled Children
The Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering is open, operating with occupancy restrictions on campus and web-based services and supports. Coursework through the department of Bioengineering will resume with a mix of hybrid and online courses through the end of the semester, outpatient clinical services are available onsite if required or via telehealth as appropriate, and technical assistance and supports are available by phone, email, and video-conferencing through the Assistive technology Act Program of Colorado. Please visit the SWAAAC and Tech for Tykes websites for information on program services for children.
College of Design, Engineering and Computing; Educational Courses for the Visually Impaired
Cancer can cause tremendous distress for individuals and their families, friends and caregivers. That distress often goes unaddressed, as treatment emphasizes the physical elements of the disease. Unfortunately, many cancer centers are struggling to meet the mental health needs of cancer patients and those closest to them.
We're working to change that. Our psychologists use assessment, research, consultation, supervision and training that allows them to help with cancer-related symptoms like insomnia, nausea, anxiety about treatment, fear of recurrence and depression.
We're also able to work with caregivers and families to alleviate some of the stresses and difficulties that come along with caring for someone with cancer, empowering them to provide better care while supporting their own mental health.
Low-cost and culturally sensitive mental health services; Support Groups; Group Therapy; Clinical Counseling Services; Telehealth Services
First Descents provides life-changing single or multi-day outdoor adventures and experiences for young adults (ages 18 - 39) impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. Offering local or international outdoor programs.
Hiking, Rock Climbing, International Adventure Excursions, Kayaking, Whitewater River Rafting
Diabetes education programs are recognized by the American Diabetes Association and provide you with the tools and resources you need to meet the challenges of living with diabetes. UC Health offers one-on-one consultations, a full range of diabetes classes, training, special events, and services, including the latest in education for adults and children with prediabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and Gestational diabetes.
Diabetic Resources
Psychological assessment and psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults. Counseling for those struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, the diagnosis of a serious medical condition, such as eye cancer, grief and loss, or major life transitions due to medical related issues. Dr. Caroline Scheiber is a Stanford University trained licensed clinical psychologist, providing a variety of psychological assessment services for legal proceedings, as well as therapy services for adolescents and adults in Colorado.I look forward to meeting you!
* I currently offer online therapy and assessment services using a secure video-conferencing platform.
Psychological Assessment and Psychotherapy Services; Telemedicine Counseling
Today, OMF is one of the top resources for OM patient support, education and advocacy. We strive to provide patients and their caregivers - both the newly diagnosed as well as those looking to gain a greater understanding of their disease - with both cutting edge research and a full suite of tools to guide them along their treatment journey. They also offer financial grants for travel and prosthetic assistance. OMF seeks to provide tools and resources to facilitate and amplify the OM community communication.
Help find an Oncologist; Find a Clinical Trial; Travel Assistance; Prosthetic Assistance; EANA Patient Retreats
A non-profit whose case managers advocate and mediate on behalf of patients to provide avenues of access for therapies, therapeutic agents and devices deemed medically efficacious by the medical and scientific communities while working to find sources of reimbursement to pay for care. Today, both NPAF and PAF are national leaders on the forefront of important issues within patient-focused healthcare and serve as the voice of patients in need.
Advocacy; Patient Education Resources
Blog written by Jay Adkisson who lost his eye to Melanoma in 2000 and his journey. Hi page provider discussion and support forums for those who have lost an eye to whatever cause or have monocular vision.
Blog
The Foundation Fighting Blindness strives to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation is a beacon for those affected by these blinding diseases. You can join the fight and help us accelerate our mission through fundraising, advocacy and involvement with the Denver FFB Chapter.
Genetic Testing, Clinical research trials for retinal diseases, Volunteer Opportunities, Fundraising Events
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers.
Ocular Melanoma Patient Resources
A 1 mile walk to fight against diabetes