American Foundation for the Blind

Address

1401 South Clark Street, Suite 730
Arlington, VA 22202

(800) 232-5463

www.afb.org

Description:

Provides local and national resources for the blind and vision impaired on assistive technology, services available, guide dog information, in-home care, support groups, Braille reading, and educational opportunities, online classes, and consultation. Provides literature about all aspects of blindness and visual impairment. Website has extensive information on blindness and vision loss with a special section just for seniors.

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 22, 2020

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1401 South Clark Street, Suite 730
Arlington, VA 22202

Mailing

1401 South Clark Street, Suite 730
Arlington, VA 22202

Contacts

Kirk Adams

Primary Contact

President & Chief Executive Officer

info@afb.org

800-AFB-LINE

Main Number

(800) 232-5463

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(800) 232-5463

Backdoor Number

(212) 502-7600

Accessibility:

Not Applicable

Description

Provides local and national resources for the blind and vision impaired on assistive technology, services available, guide dog information, in-home care, support groups, Braille reading, and educational opportunities, online classes, and consultation. Provides literature about all aspects of blindness and visual impairment. Website has extensive information on blindness and vision loss with a special section just for seniors.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, EST

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

None

Fees

None for information and referral. Vary for technical consultation

Intake Procedure

Call or visit website for information.

Languages

American Sign Language

Service Area

Nationwide

Geography Served

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    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    800-232-5463
    Type:
    Main Number
    Name:
    Main Number
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-2700.1700) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Provides local and national resources for the blind and vision impaired on assistive technology, services available, guide dog information, in-home care, support groups, Braille reading, and educational opportunities, online classes, and consultation. Provides literature about all aspects of blindness and visual impairment. Website has extensive information on blindness and vision loss with a special section just for seniors.

    Hours

    Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, EST

    Required Documents

    None

    Eligibility

    None

    Fees

    None for information and referral. Vary for technical consultation

    Intake Procedure

    Call or visit website for information.

    Languages

    American Sign Language

    Service Area

    Nationwide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • California

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      800-232-5463
      Type:
      Main Number
      Name:
      Main Number
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-3000.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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