Who can I contact if I have another disability in addition to my vision loss?

You may wonder if it is necessary to work with several different agencies, or can one agency take care of all of your needs.

This all depends upon the type of disability (or disabilities) you have, the services your local vision rehabilitation agency provides, and the type and length of training you request.

Several online databases can help you locate information about agencies in your area and find the type of services that are right for you. See How to Find Vision Rehabilitation Services in Your Home Area.

To find vision-related rehabilitation professionals who can help you learn more about adaptations that are appropriate for your combined vision loss and additional disabilities, see What are vision-related rehabilitation services? and Who provides vision-related rehabilitation services?

The following organizations can also provide you with information about support groups, online discussion boards and self-help publications:

• American Academy of Audiology
• American Council of the Blind
• American Diabetes Association
• American Heart Association
• American Parkinson Disease Association
• American Stroke Association
• Arthritis Foundation
• Council of Citizens with Low Vision International
• E.A.R.S. for EYES Program
• National Association for Visually Handicapped
• National Federation of the Blind

There are a number of online catalogs that offer aids, devices and appliances specifically for people who are blind and visually impaired.

Select one or more of the names of conditions and try the recommended self-help "hints" or suggestions.