Disability Resources
Introduction
Numerous resources are available to assist individuals with understanding or acquiring assistive technology. The information on this page and links to resources outside Freedom Scientific are subject to change.
United States Resources
Within each US state and Canadian province are organizations that provide services to persons with visual impairments. A comprehensive listing of services by state and province can be found on the American Foundation for the Blind Web site.
Disability Legislation
For a summary of the legislation related to disability rights and where to go if you have a question or complaint, one source is A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Freedom Scientific also gets inquiries about the following two pieces of legislation:
Additional Information
ADA Information Line:
1-800-514-0301 (voice)
1-800-514-0383 (TTY)
Regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers
1-800-949-4232 (voice/TTY)
Advocacy Groups
Advocacy organizations are another source for information and understanding the resources that are available to persons with visual impairments. They include, but are not limited to:
