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American Foundation for the Blind
description
American Foundation for the Blind provides information and resources for the blind. Learn how to live independently with vision loss, find more services, examinations, solutions, etc.
Civano Eyecare
10501 E. Seven Generations Way Ste. 101
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 777-3515
Fax: (877) 395-0856Email: info@civanoeyecare.com
description
Mobile Eye Exams and Glasses/contact lens dispensing
Treatment of Ocular Disease
service area
Green Valley,Oro Valley,Sahuarita,Tucson,Vail
business hours
By Appointment
costs
Exam Fee
Mobile Fee
Travel Fee
Glasses/Contacts Fee
Optician delivery fee
EyeKnowAZ
Rehabilitation Services Administration
1789 W. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 542-3332
Email: LPowers@azdes.govdescription
EyeKnowAZ is an online directory that provides resources for individuals with vision loss or combined hearing and vision loss.
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Eyes On Site PLLC
2826 E. Baseline Rd., Sute 103
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 626-8925
Fax: (480) 704-4036Email: info@eyesonsite.com
description
We deliver medical eye care to patients throughout the state of Arizona in various settings, including but not limited to places such as private homes, memory care residencies, assisted living/nursing facilities, and group homes. We perform our services on-site, thus eliminating the inconvenience of scheduling and transportation. Along with this essential service, we also provide standard eyewear and refractions when appropriate, and, in many cases, we deliver your eyewear. We also have a physical office in Mesa for those wishing to visit a traditional office. You may select the scheduling option when scheduling a mobile appointment
business hours
M - F 7:30 - AM - 5:00 PM
costs
We bill medical insurances ( lists of accepted insurances are listed on our website.) Private pay exams for mobile patients start at $220.00 and glasses packages start at $190.oo for those without medical coverage.
Hadley
description
Hadley is a 104 year old company that helps older adults that are losing their vision. We offer practical help, social connections and emotional support free of charge to anyone with a visual impairment, their families and the professionals supporting them. Hadley’s help comes directly to those that need the help, online, on the phone or through the mail. Over 138,000 members (people) have used Hadley's services since 2020.
business hours
8AM-5PM CST
costs
Free. All services are online.
National Federation of the Blind
description
The National Federation of the Blind is a membership organization that believes in the capacity of blind people. We have 52 affiliates around the country that work as support groups as well being active members in their community. They also fight for the rights of the blind in their communities. We have many programs for children, transition youth, adults, and seniors. We have a Free White Cane Program in which a blind or low vision person can receive a free cane every six months if they need it.
We also have a news and information service called NFB NEWSLINE. There are over 500 newspapers and magazines on this service as well as television listings, job listings, international newspapers, circulars from Target and Walmart, and there is a scan and read software built into the service called KNFB Reader Basic. You can access this service in many ways, by touch-tone telephone, via an iPhone app, over the computer, and via email. This service is free in almost all of the United States.
We want blind people to live the lives they want, and we try to make sure they can do that without barriers.
business hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
costs
Almost all of our services are free. We do have a membership cost for those that want to join the organization, but you do not have to participate to avail yourself of our services.
New Eyes
description
New Eyes transforms the lives of children and adults facing financial hardship across the United States through the critical yet straightforward tool of new eyeglasses.
New Eyes provides new eyeglasses to low-income individuals across the United States. Visit our website for more information.
business hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm; Friday 9am-12pm.
Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) Program (Independent Living Blind)
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)
3443 N. Central Ave Ste 110
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(888) 282-9857
Fax: (602) 250-8583http://des.az.gov/content/older-individuals-who-are-blind-oib-program
description
The Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB Program) helps blind or visually impaired individuals achieve their goals for independent living. OIB services may include rehabilitation teaching, orientation & mobility, and orientation & adjustment to blindness.
Go to: https://des.az.gov/find-your-local-office to find an office near you.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun Sounds of Arizona
Maricopa Community Colleges
Tucson Affiliate
7290 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste. 166
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 296-2400
Fax: (520) 296-8464Email: meverson@sunsounds.org
description
Sun Sounds is a radio reading service that reads for people with disabilities who cannot read conventional print.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
costs
No charge to our listeners for our radios or anything else
The Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired (SAAVI)
description
SAAVI Services for the Blind specializes in non-visual training for Arizonans who are blind or have low vision. SAAVI offers an Independent Living Blind program focusing on those ages 55+ who are blind or experiencing vision loss later in life. Training is provided in various areas, including daily living skills, orientation and mobility, and technology to promote independence.