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A free service to Coloradans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical or learning disabilities whether permanent or temporary. CTBL provides recorded, Braille and large-print books and magazines as well as a small collection of descriptive videos.
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Colorado Center for the BlindWeb Page: www.cocenter.org---------------------------------------
Membership Organizations:
American Council of the Blind of Colorado ACBCOWeb Page: www.acbco.org
We do offer a variety of programs and services to the blind/visually impaired, provide adaptive aids and there is little to no cost involved. It could be so helpful to folks to know this is here in Denver and they DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO GET OUR HELP!
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National Federation Of The Blind, Colorado ChapterWeb Page: www.nfbco.orgWith more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.
Retail Outlets:
Beyond Sight, Inc.Web Page: www.beyondsight.comWe are proud to be the largest retail store of blind and low-vision products in the country. Our focus is to improve the lives of people who are blind or low-vision individuals through adaptive technology.
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Youcan Toocan, Inc.Web Page: www.youcantoocan.comWelcome to YOUCAN TOOCAN, where you'll find hundreds of quality home health products to make daily self-care easier, safer and more comfortable. Whatever your needs, we have the right tools to enhance your independence.
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CapabilitiesWeb Page: www.capabilities.com---------------------------------------
Tattered Cover Book StoreWeb Page: www.tatteredcover.comEmployment and Training Facilities:
Career Service AuthorityWeb Page: www.denvergov.org/CSA/Home/tabid/383697/Default.aspxCareer Service Authority provides recruitment services, administers personnel rules and policies, manages employee benefits and compensation, provides citywide training and organization development, employee relations consulting, diversity management, CAREERS program, employee communications, wellness program and maintains the City’s employee personnel files.
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Colorado Center for the BlindWeb Page: www.cocenter.org---------------------------------------
Disabled American VeteransWeb Page: www.dav.orgThe structure of the DAV is designed to vest control of the organization in its membership and to ensure the greatest degree of operational efficiency possible in the delivery of services to disabled veterans and their families.
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Helen Keller National CenterWeb Page: www.hknc.org
Our mission: to enable each person who is deaf-blind to live and work in their community of choice.
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Access GalleryWeb Page: www.accessgallery.org
Advocacy Resources Primarily for the Blind or Visually Impaired:
American Council of the Blind of Colorado ACBCOWeb Page: www.acbco.org
We do offer a variety of programs and services to the blind/visually impaired, provide adaptive aids and there is little to no cost involved. It could be so helpful to folks to know this is here in Denver and they
DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO GET OUR HELP!---------------------------------------
Colorado Center For the BlindWeb Page: www.cocenter.org---------------------------------------
Helen Keller National CenterWeb Page: www.hknc.org
Our mission: to enable each person who is deaf-blind to live and work in their community of choice.
Education Resources:
American Council of the Blind of Colorado ACBCOWeb Page: www.acbco.org
We do offer a variety of programs and services to the blind/visually impaired, provide adaptive aids and there is little to no cost involved. It could be so helpful to folks to know this is here in Denver and they
DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO GET OUR HELP!---------------------------------------
Anchor Center for Blind ChildrenWeb Page: www.anchorcenter.org
The mission of Anchor Center for Blind Children is to teach visually impaired infants, young children and their families, providing hope and a nurturing environment where children reach their highest potential.
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Colorado Center for the BlindWeb Page: www.cocenter.org---------------------------------------
Helen Keller National CenterWeb Page: www.hknc.org
Our mission: to enable each person who is deaf-blind to live and work in their community of choice.
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National Federation Of The Blind, Colorado ChapterWeb Page: www.nfbco.orgWith more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.
--------------------------------------- If you offer a free service to the blind or simply wish to list an employment opportunity for the blind or visually impaired please contact CL Jones 970-497-7070 or submit your opportunity for inclusion to cljones@nvoa.us there is no charge to include. Please note we do not list job opportunities that are not direct hire, without normal wage offerings and minimal benfit to the employee. For those seeking Self-employment opportunities please visit http://www.jan.org for a more clear explanation and venues for accessible service.