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	ACCESS Spokane An unfunded coming together of groups and individuals, interested in accessibility for disabled people.
	Adams County Government information and resources.
	Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington Information for Seniors and Individuals Needing Long Term Care.
	Asotin County Government information and resources.
	Chelan County Government information and resources.
	City of Spokane Local Government Services Listing
	City of Spokane Community Development Funds for public services.
	City of Spokane Valley Local Government Services Listing
	Community Health Education and Resources (CHER) Collaboration of the major hospital group's education resources that provides the Inland Northwest with public and professional health education opportunities.
	Delivery Boy Grocery delivery service.
	Douglas County Government information and resouces.
	Ferry County Information about Ferry County.
	Garfield County County information and resources.
	Grant County Government information and resources.
	Kittitas County Government information and resources.
	Lincoln County County information and resources.
	Okanogan County Government information and resources.
	Shoshone County County news and information.
	Spokane Central Lions Club Offer services for visually and hearing impaired, youth, drug & diabetes awareness.
	Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs Provides a wide-range of accessible services to those living in poverty.
	Spokane Paratransit Special public transportation service.
	Spokane Public Library General information about the Spokane Public Library.
	Spokane Public Radio Artistic, educational, and informational programming with over 50,000 listeners weekly in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, northern Oregon, western Montana, and southern British Columbia.
	Spokane Regional Health District Regional health and human resources.
	Spokane Transit Authority Community Bus Routes and Schedules.
	Spokane.net Links to Spokane regional information.
	Stevens County Government information and resources.
	United Way of Spokane County Support in providing essential human care services.
	Whitman County Government information and resources.

State Links

	Access Idaho Official website of Idaho.
	Access Washington Official website of Washington.
	BlinkSOFT Incorporated Authorized dealer in Washington and Oregon for leading manufacturers of assistive-technology and Braille products for blind and low-vision people.
	Evergreen Radio Reading Service Evergreen Radio Reading Service Schedules & Information.
	Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired Promotes choices and empowerment for people who are legally blind, functionally blind, or in danger of legal blindness...
	Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Promotes healthy lifestyles and environments, while monitoring diseases and health risks to safeguard Idaho citizens.
	Idaho Division of Human Services Mission is to provide the best in human resource management services.
	Idaho State Library Talking book library.
	Northwest Association of Blind Athletes Dedicated to the development of athletes and sports programs for the blind and visually impaired in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
	Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing Operates the leading eye bank in the nation. It also partners with Lions Clubs in Washington and Northern Idaho.
	Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing Operates the leading eye bank in the nation. Partners with Lions Clubs in Washington and Northern Idaho to help them accomplish sight and hearing missions.
	Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing Operates the leading eye bank in the nation. Partners with Lions Clubs in WA and N. Idaho to help them accomplish sight and hearing missions.
	Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing Operates the leading eye bank in the nation. Partners with Lions Clubs in WA and N. Idaho to accomplish sight/hearing missions.
	Northwest Public Radio Programs and services that share ideas, encourage thought, create community and increase appreciation of the arts.
	Optometric Physicians of Washington WA State optometric physicians affiliated with the American Optometric Association.
	Oregon Commission for the Blind Our vision is to achieve full inclusion of visually impaired people in society.
	Oregon Department of Human Services Helping people to become independent, healthy and safe.
	Oregon.gov Official website of Oregon.
	Rx Help for WA Program that connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from pharmaceutical manufacturers.
	Rx Washington Washington residents can directly access lower-priced prescription drugs from Canada through state’s Rx Washington web site.
	Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Promote professional eye care education.
	Washington Coalition of Citizens with disAbilities Promotes equality and choice of people with disAbilities through advocacy, collaboration, and programs.
	Washington Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Employment resource for people with vision loss that prevents them from being employed.
	Washington PAVE Increase independence, empowerment, and future opportunities for consumers with special needs, their families and communities.
	Washington State VA Blind Rehabilitation Services A Blind Center is where faith is strongest that blind people deserve hope, respect and freedom.
	Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Family of programs and services for state residents.
	Washington State Dept. of Services for the Blind Rehabilitation agency offering assistance to persons who are blind or visually impaired.
	Washington State Legislature A bicameral body with 49 members in the Senate and 98 members in the House of Representatives. Each district is served by one Senator and two House members.
	Washington State Library Delivers information services to the legislature and state government as they develop and partner with libraries and other entities to provide public access to information.
	Washington State Office of the Attorney General As the public's lawyer, protects consumers, defends state laws, and helps to ensure that the most vulnerable citizens are safe from abuse and neglect.
	Washington State School for the Blind Full service school for blind and visually impaired youth ages 1-21.
	Washington Talking Book & Braille Library Only library to offer services to people throughout the state who are blind, deaf/blind, visually impaired, physically disabled, and learning disabled.
	WorkFirst Washington State's welfare reform program that helps financially struggling families find jobs, keep their jobs, get better jobs and build a better life for their children.

National Links

	AccessWireless.org Gives consumers a greater understanding of the wireless industry and wireless technology that people with disabilities may find especially useful.
	AgingEye Times Provides latest medical information on diseases of the aging eye in an attempt to empower people to take control of their vision health.
	AHRQ Patient Safety Network A web-based resource featuring the latest news and essential resources on patient safety.
	AllAboutVision.com Provides consumers with an independent source of trustworthy information on vision correction options and eye health.
	Alliance for Aging Research Nation's leading citizen advocacy organization for improving the health and independence of Americans as they age.
	American Academy of Opthalmology The Academy has more than 27,000 members worldwide that are Eye M.D.s or D.O.s, doctors of medicine or osteopathy who specialize in the eyes and vision.
	American Association of People with Disabilities Dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities.
	American Association of the Deaf-Blind A national consumer organization of, by, and for deaf-blind Americans.
	American Diabetes Association Provides diabetes research, information and advocacy.
	American Dietetic Association Nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
	American Medical Association National professional organization for all physicians and the leading advocate for physicians and their patients.
	American Optometric Association Acknowledged leader and recognized authority for primary eye and vision care in the world.
	Americans with Disabilities Act From the United States Department of Justice.
	Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Diseases Fund clinically relevant basic science and clinical research to eliminate retinopathy of prematurity and associated retinal diseases.
	Blind Babies Foundation Provide services and programs that enable and empower families, professionals, and the broader community to meet the unique needs of infant and preschool children who are blind, or visually impaired, or multihandicapped and visually impaired.
	Blinded Veterans Association An organization specifically established to promote the welfare of blinded veterans.
	Blindness Written For Kids This website has been designed to inform kids about blindness.
	CareGuide Provides information and resources for elder care.
	Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy Provides public education, leadership development and other services including analysis of public policy affecting individuals with disabilities and their families.
	Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Federal agency responsible for administering Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, HIPAA, and several other health-related programs.
	Children's Glaucoma Foundation A group of physicians, parents of children with glaucoma, and concerned citizens. Childhood glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in infants and children.
	Client Assistance Program Advocacy service for the blind and visually impaired.
	ClinicalTrials.gov Provides updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. Information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details are provided.
	Colorblind HomePage Defines being colorblind and will educate you about the different types of colorblindness.
	DeafBlindinfo.org Directory of worldwide resources for and about people with combined vision and hearing loss.
	Delta Gamma Foundation Offers members lifetime enrichment through educational growth, personal development and opportunities for philanthropic service in the highest spirit of social responsibility.
	Descriptive Video Service A service of the WGBH Educational Foundation that makes television and movies more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.
	Drugs.com Prescription drug information for consumers and professionals.
	eSight Careers Network Provides online information and guidance for job seekers, career counselors, job developers and prospective employers about what works best for a range of disability employment issues.
	Eye Bank Association of America The Eye Bank Association of America's (EBAA) mission is the restoration of sight through the promotion and advancement of eye banking.
	Eye Disease Simulations Pictures meant to give the viewer some idea of what certain eye diseases are like.
	Eye Diseases and Conditions Simulation Vision simulation site sponsored by Pfizer Ophthalmics designed to help better understand the possible progression of some common eye diseases and conditions.
	EyeCare America Toll-free, 24-hr., 7-days-a-week, helplines for callers to request free eye health educational materials or to see if they qualify for a referral to one of the 7,500+ volunteer ophthalmologists nationwide.
	eyes2eyes.com A web site discussing many emotional topics including loss of vision.
	Family Caregiver Alliance Offers programs at national, state and local levels to support and sustain caregivers.
	Family Health Budget Designed to help take the hassle out of managing health care costs.
	Federal Citizen Information Center Consumer information resources.
	FirstGov U.S. Government's Official Web Portal for all government transactions, services, and information. Provides direct online access to federal, state, local, tribal governments.
	Food and Drug Administration General information about FDA regulations and procedures - with links to specific departments.
	Glaucoma Foundation Committed to leading the fight against glaucoma and to identifying new treatments and cures.
	Glaucoma Research Foundation Mission is to preserve the sight and independence of individuals with glaucoma through research and education with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.
	Guide Dog Schools A list of guide dog schools in the United States.
	Guide Horse Foundation Providing a safe, cost-effective and reliable mobility alternative for visually impaired people.
	Hadley School for the Blind Education for the blind, families and professionals in the blindness field.
	Helen Keller Foundation Strives to prevent blindness and deafness by advancing research and education.
	Helen Keller National Center A national rehabilitation program for youth and adults who are deaf-blind.
	HelpingPatients.org Offers access to more than 275 public and private patient assistance programs for those who may be eligible.
	Internal Revenue Service Tax information and publications for the Elderly or the Disabled.
	Job Accomodation Network Work-site Accommodation Ideas for Individuals with Vision Impairments
	Job Accomodation Network A free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the ADA, and the employability of people with disabilities.
	Journey of Hearts On Online Healing Place for Anyone Grieving a Loss.
	Kaiser Family Foundation A non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the nation.
	KidSource Online Focuses primarily on health and education related issues for parents and their children.
	LIbrary of Congress Resources for Congress and the American people snd sustains and preserves a universal collection of knowledge and creativity for future generations.
	Macugen New treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
	Macular Degeneration Foundation Leading resource for information concerning Macular Degeneration.
	MapQuest Maps and travel information.
	Medic Alert Foundation Provides emergency medical identification system.
	Medicare Medicare program information
	Medicare Rx Education Network An information and education source for people who can enroll in the Medicare drug coverage and educate others about the benefit.
	MedWatch Safety information on the drugs and other medical products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
	Microsoft Accessibility Technology Information about built-in accessibility features in Microsoft products.
	National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research A non-profit advocacy organization made up of a coalition of professional, consumer, and industry organizations involved in research in eye and vision disorders.
	National Business & Disability Council Leading resource for employers seeking to integrate people with disabilities into the workplace and companies seeking to reach them in the consumer marketplace.
	National Council on the Aging A national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons.
	National Eye Institute Providing eye disease, care and research information.
	National Family Caregivers Association Supports family caregivers and to speak out publicly for caregivers' needs.
	National Family Organization for Deaf-Blind The largest national network of families focusing on issues surrounding deaf blindness.
	National Institute on Aging Provides research, health information, and programs relevant to aging and older people.
	National Library of Medicine World's largest medical library and creator of MEDLINE/PubMed.
	National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation Offers information and support to people with albinism, their families and the professionals who work with them.
	National Organization for Rare Disorders Dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them.
	National Organization on Disability Expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
	National Public Radio NPR is an internationally acclaimed producer and distributor of noncommercial news, talk, and entertainment programming.
	Net by Phone Voice internet service delivers internet content to you through your touch-tone phone.
	NIHSeniorHealth.gov Features health information from the National Institutes of Health.
	NutritionData Generates nutrition facts on labels, provides simplified nutritional analyses for all foods and recipes and helps you select foods that best meet your dietary needs.
	Office of Minority Health Improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities.
	Optometrists Network Patient education web site which addresses the information needs of a special patient group served by optometric care.
	Outta Sight Travel Provides expertise to assist in planning a vacation that goes beyond the visual realm.
	Patient Advocate Foundation Serves as liaison between patient, insurer, employer, and creditors to resolve insurance, job retention, debt crisis matters.
	Practical Pet Care Have a question about caring for your pet?
	RxList Internet prescription drug index of information to both the consumer and medical professional.
	Safe Medicines Provides consumers with useful tools to make informed prescription purchasing and use decisions.
	SeniorNet An organization of computer-using adults, age 50 and older. Offers free SeniorNet-tested IBM Web Adaptation Technology software for those with visual and/ or motor limitations.
	Social Security Administration Disability Programs Complete information about Social Security Disability.
	The White House Official website for the White House and the President.
	Together Rx Access Free savings program for qualified individuals/families on brand-name prescription drugs and products and generic drugs.
	Travel Talk Radio and TV Facilitates communications between tour operators, wholesales, travel agents and consumers.
	U. S. Food and Drug Administration Protects public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, security of human/veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
	U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Clearinghouse for information regarding discrimination or denial of equal protection of the laws because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.
	U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission The Commission makes equal employment opportunity policy and approves most litigation. The General Counsel is responsible for conducting EEOC enforcement litigation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act (EPA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
	United States Association of Blind Athletes Increase grassroots-through-competitive, world-class athletic opportunities for Americans who are blind or visually impaired.
	United States Department of Health and Human Services Support information for older Americans, children and people with disabilities.
	USPS: Mailing Free Matter for Blind and Other Visually Impaired Persons Postal Service information mailing resource. ---You need Adobe Acrobat installed to view this page. Get it here.---
	Vision Council of America We're out to make our country's eyes healthier by encouraging regular eye exams.
	Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) The World Wide Web Consortium is (W3C) commited to lead the Web to its full potential includes promoting a high degree of usability for people with disabilities.
	WebMD Medical resource including eye conditions.
	Webvision The Organization of the Retina and Visual System.

International Links

	ACB Radio Features blind broadcasters in eight countries, broadcasting to a worldwide audience in over 70 countries.
	AMD Alliance International Working to raise awareness of age-related macular degeneration, options for prevention, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
	American Society of Ocularists International, non-profit, professional and educational organization specializing in the fabricating and fitting of custom-made ocular prosthetics (artificial eyes).
	Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand, Inc. Providers of blindness and disability-specific services (including Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind).
	Audio Description International A narration service that describes television, film and video images for people who are blind or visually impaired.
	Canadian Institutes of Health Research Major federal agency responsible for funding health research in Canada.
	Canadian National Institute for the Blind Canada’s primary provider of vision loss support services.
	College of Optometrists in Vision Development An international membership association of eye care professionals.
	Czech Blind United Provides many highly professional services in various blindness-related fields.
	European Blind Union The only organization representing the interests of blind and partially-sighted people in Europe.
	Glaucoma Australia Working to minimise sight disability from glaucoma.
	Guide Dog Users, Inc. Dedicated to advocacy, peer support, public education and all aspects of training, working, living with dogs specially-trained to guide blind, visually-impaired people.
	HealthWorld Onlne 24-hour health resource center--a virtual health village where you can access information, products, and services to help create your wellness-based lifestyle.
	Helen Keller International Addresses causes of preventable blindness, provide rehabilitation services to blind people and helps reduce malnutrition which can cause blindness, death in children.
	Herb Research Foundation A nonprofit research and educational organization focusing on herbs and medicinal plants.
	International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness A coordinating, umbrella organisation to lead an international effort in mobilising resources for blindness prevention activities.
	International Glaucoma Association Accessible, high-quality information and support services to glaucoma patients, the general public and professionals working in ophthalmic and ophthalmological fields.
	Juvenile Diabetes Rearch Foundation International Leading charitable funder and advocate of juvenile (type 1) diabetes research worldwide.
	LIghthouse International A leading resource worldwide on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation.
	Lions Clubs International Recognized worldwide for their service to the blind and visually impaired.
	Macular Degeneration International Partners with the Foundation Fighting Blindness in research to find treatments and cures for Macular Degeneration and help people lead independent, rewarding lives.
	MD Support World-wide public service organization offers assistance to people who are affected by macular degeneration and related retinal diseases.
	National Association for Visually Handicapped Works with millions of people worldwide coping with difficulties of vision impairment.
	NewsLink Media resources in the United States and Worldwide.
	Operation Eyesight Universal Works in partnership with eye hospitals and clinics in developing nations.
	Retina International Association of 34 national societies formed by people with Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), Usher Syndrome, Macular Degeneration and allied retinal dystrophies.
	Royal National Institute of the Blind UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems.
	Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Australia provider of services, resources and information which enable people who are blind or vision impaired to maximise their independence and quality of life.
	World Health Organization WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.