IBM SPECIAL NEEDS INFORMATION REFERRAL CENTER SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS P.O. Box 2150 Atlanta, GA 30301-2150 Continental USA - Telephone: (800) 426-2133 (Voice) ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙Telephone: (800) 284-9482 (TDD) IBM Special Needs Information Referral Center The IBM Special Needs Information Referral Center serves to help health care leaders, agency directors, policy makers, employers, educators, public officials and individuals learn how technology can improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities in the school, home and workplace. The Center responds to requests for information on how computers can help people with impairments affecting vision, hearing, speech, learning and mobility. While the Center is not able to diagnose a condition or prescribe an assistive device or software, the Center does provide information on what is available and where one may go for more details. The Center's toll-free 800 number is available 24 hours a day to provide general information and to accept requests for specific materials. P.O. Box 2150 Atlanta, GA 30301-2150 (800) 426-2133 (USA Voice) (800) 284-9482 (USA TDD) SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS _____________________ This is a list of organizations, alphabetical by state. National support groups may be found in the Center's "Technology for Persons with Disabilities - an Introduction." Please contact the organizations directly. Local, State and Regional Organizations ALASKA TREATMENT CENTER 3710 E. 20th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99508 Telephone: (907) 272-0586 Medical rehabilitation services; service delivery program, evaluation, assessment and training. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES OF ALASKA 400 D St. - Suite 230 Anchorage, AK 99501 Telephone: (907) 274-0138 TDD907-274-0517 This agency is the Tech Act agency for Alaska, helping with assistive technology for Alaskans with disabilities. ALASKA RESOURCES FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED PROGRAM 3401 East 42nd Anchorage, AK 99508 Telephone: (907) 561-1133 This group provides training on computer aids and devices for students, ages 3 thru 21. Students must be referred by district Special Education Director. GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL FOR THE HANDICAPPED AND GIFTED 600 University Ave. - Suite C Fairbanks, AK 99701 Telephone: (907) 474-2440 This is an advocacy council for persons with disabilities. ALASKA OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Pouch F MS 0581 State Office Building Juneau, AK 99811 Telephone: (907) 465-2814 This center offers counseling, social work, pre-vocational training, placement and computer access. STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION State Office Bldg. - Pouch F Juneau, AK 99811 Telephone: (907) 465-2970 This agency of Alaska's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. 1 Support Organizations UCPA OF BIRMINGHAM 2430 11th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35234 Telephone: (205) 251-0165 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They will assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. They will demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. SE BLIND REHAB. CENTER - V.A. MEDICAL CENTER 700 South 19th St. Birmingham, AL 35233 Telephone: (205) 933-8101 The center provides residential training in adjustment to and management of severe sight loss: orientation, mobility, use of aids. Ancillary health care, psychology and social sources are available. EASTER SEAL OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER 1616 Sixth Ave. South Birmingham, AL 35233 Telephone: (205) 939-5800 This Center helps provide counseling, vocational evaluation and employability development services to disabled individuals which will maximize independent living skills and assist in rehabilitation services. WORKSHOPS INC. 4244 Third Ave. South Birmingham, AL 35222 Telephone: (205) 592-9683 This center offers work adjustment and vocational training. COMMUNICATION REHABILITATION SERVICES 201 Sleepy Hollow Circle Birmingham, AL 35216 Telephone: (205) 967-2050 Speech therapy, counseling and placement services. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA - BIRMINGHAM Division of Speech and Hearing 1720 7th Ave. S Birmingham, AL 35233 Telephone: (205) 934-5448 This University is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). By appointment only: Wednesday and Friday 1-4:30 pm; Ron Goldman is project leader. MOBILE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND P.O. Box 7034 Mobile, AL 36617 Telephone: (205) 473-3585 MAB provides training, evaluation, adjustment services, counseling, sheltered employment and placement in the competitive labor market for blind and visually impaired individuals as well as persons with physical and mental disabilities. 2 Support Organizations ALABAMA DIVISION REHABILITATION & CRIPPLED 2129 East South Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36111 Telephone: (205) 281-8780 This division helps people with rehabilitation, education, counseling, computers, health employee counseling and professional training. VOCATION REHAB. & CRIPPLED CHILDREN SERVICE 2129 East South Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36111-0586 Telephone: (205) 281-8780 Minimum age 16. Computer access; training on computer aids and devices. EASTER SEAL REHABILITATION CENTER OF CENTRAL ALABAMA 2125 East South Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36199 Telephone: (205) 288-0240 This center helps with counseling, education, employee evaluation, skill development training, health, professional training and rehabilitation. ALABAMA DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED COUNCIL P.O. Box 3710 Montgomery, AL 36193 Telephone: (205) 271-9278 Family support services. PROGRAM FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH State Department of Education 1020 Monticello Court Montgomery, AL 36117 Telephone: (205) 261-5099 This agency of the State Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. ALABAMA INSTITUTE OF THE DEAF AND BLIND P.O. Box 698 Talladega, AL 35160 Telephone: (205) 761-3262 This group provides services related to education, reading, rehabilitation, health and residential professional training. The institute works with those people who have vision and hearing disabilities. WUAL RADIO READING SERVICE 7 Bryce Lawn University, AL 35486 Telephone: (205) 345-3994 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR BLIND 411 Victory Street P.O. Box 3237 Little Rock, AR 72203 Telephone: (501) 371-2587 This group works with the blind providing rehabilitation, independent living, counseling, professional training and help with computer skills. 3 Support Organizations ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 69th & Murray St. Little Rock, AR 72219 Telephone: (501) 562-2222 This groups provides for industrial evaluation and training for persons who are blind or visually impaired. GOVERNOR'S DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PLANNING COUNCIL 4815 West Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72201 Telephone: (501) 661-2399 Support services and counseling. SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION State Department of Education Arch Ford Education Building Little Rock, AR 72201 Telephone: (501) 682-4221 This agency of the Arkansas Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION FOR HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN 2214 N. Palm Little Rock, AR 72207 Telephone: (501) 661-1444 This association is an organization of parents, families, oral hearing impaired persons, professionals and concerned others who advocate auditory, oral communication for hearing imapired children. ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 2600 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72205 Telephone: (501) 371-2109 This school is for those persons between the ages of 5 and 21 who are legally blind. ICAN (INCREASING CAPABILITIES ACCESS NETWORK) 2210 Brookwood Dr. - Suite 117 Little Rock, AR 72202 Telephone: (800) 828-2799 This agency is the Tech Act agency for Arkansas, helping with assistive technology for Arkansans with disabilities. LIONS WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND 2811 Fair Park Blvd. Little Rock, AR 72214 Telephone: (501) 664-7100 This rehabilitation center for the blind and visually impaired assists with information, demonstrations and training relative to the IBM Screen Reader. Ask for Ramona Sangalli. 4 Support Organizations ARKANSAS EASTER SEAL SOCIETY 2801 Lee Avenue Little Rock, AR 72225 Telephone: (501) 663-8331 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for disabled persons. They assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support and are able to demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION Department of Human Services P.O. Box 3781 Little Rock, AR 72203 Telephone: (501) 371-2571 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement and can refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. ARIZONA COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 1717 West Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85005 Telephone: (602) 255-4049 This state council provides support for the developmentally disabled population in Arizona. ARIZONA STATE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND 4620 North 16th St. - Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Telephone: (602) 255-1850 This agency offers services for legally blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind and multiply handicapped persons, including vocational evaluation and training, counseling and professional training. SUN SOUNDS RADIO READING SERVICE 3124 East Roosevelt Phoenix, AZ 85008 Telephone: (602) 231-0500 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. REHABILITATION SERVICES BUREAU Department of Economic Security 1300 West Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007 Telephone: (602) 542-3332 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement and can refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION Arizona Department of Education 1535 West Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85007 Telephone: (602) 542-3183 This agency of Arizona's Department of Education administers special education programs. 5 Support Organizations FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN 1201 North 85th Pl. Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Telephone: (602) 947-3744 This United Way member agency provides support for blind children and runs a preschool. The preschool phone number is (602) 279-3313. SUN SOUNDS RADIO READING SERVICE 4228 East Grant - Bldg. 2 Tucson, AZ 85712 Telephone: (602) 881-2111 This Radio Reading Service for the blind and print handicapped reads over 250 publications; a special radio receiver is loaned to listeners at no charge. Cable transmission in group facilities is also possible. ORIENTATION CENTER FOR THE BLIND 400 Adams St. Albany, CA 94706-1197 Telephone: (415) 527-0227 The California Department of Rehabilitation opearates this no-fee live-in school for adults. It provides personal and vocational counseling and instruction to aid in adjusting. The average length of stay is six months, maximum nine months. ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE VISUALLY HANDICAPPED 1835 San Ramon Ave. Berkeley, CA 94707 Telephone: (818) 783-7537 (415) 527-2774 Dr. Rona Pogrund serves southern Calif. The group provides aids and appliances to improve lives of blind/visually impaired - promoting cooperation. Dr. Phil Hatlen serves northern California. The group is a coalition of parents, professionals, blind adults and agencies dedicated to improving the lives of blind and visually impaired children and adults. COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM 2101 Milvia St. Berkeley, CA 94704 Telephone: (415) 849-2911 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. DISABLED CHILDREN'S COMPUTER GROUP 2095 Rose St., 1st floor east Berkeley, CA 94709 Telephone: (415) 841-DCCG DCCG services include a Resource Center of hardware, software, adaptive peripherals and software for both demonstration and loan, workshops and presentations. This community-based program offers information and access to technology for persons with disabilities. 6 Support Organizations KCHO RADIO READING SERVICE School of Communication Calif. State University at Chico Chico, CA 95929 Telephone: (619) 895-5896 Radio Reading Service for the blind and visually impaired. IBM SOLUTION CENTER 611 South Anton Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Telephone: (714) 241-3700 This IBM support center provides product demonstrations, including the IBM Screen Reader. RANCHO LOS AMIGOS MEDICAL CENTER Applied Rehabilitation Technology 7601 E. Imperial Highway Downey, CA 90242 Telephone: (213) 940-6800 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist in evaluating solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. GROSSMONT COLLEGE 8800 Grossmont College Dr. El Cajon, CA 92020 Telephone: (619) 465-1700 Ext. 608 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers and business personal computer users. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION North County Center 1390 East Grand Ave. Escondido, CA 92027 Telephone: (619) 743-1050 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They will assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, demoing and ongoing support. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 500 Walnut Street Fremont, CA 94536 Telephone: (415) 794-3800 This school provides education for the blind, partially blind, deaf and multi-handicapped blind children, age 5 to age 22. No fees are charged. Students are referred through their local educational agencies. Dormitories are available. 7 Support Organizations SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY Optometric Center of Fullerton 2575 Yorba Linda Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92631 Telephone: (714) 449-7415 The center is a full service, nonprofit low vision center for partially sighted individuals. Loaner aids are available. TRANSCRIBERS & EDUCATORS OF VIS. HANDICAPPED 8432 Northport Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Telephone: (714) 536-9666 This group provides services in Braille, including jumbo Braille and consultation for the visually impaired. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRAINING CENTER 400 South Covina Blvd. La Puente, CA 91746 Telephone: (818) 968-8479 This training program, an IBM-initiated rehabilitation training program (IBMRP), offers training in fields related to word processing, data processing and general personal computer operations. GRIMALDI, YOUNG & ASSOCIATES 405 East 3rd St. - Suite 168 Long Beach, CA 90802 Telephone: (213) 436-5779 Grimaldi, Young are adaptive computer consultants specializing in computer adaptation for physical, visual and learning disabilities. JOHN TRACY CLINIC 806 West Adams Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90007 Telephone: (213) 748-5481 (213) 747-2924 This clinic provides free services to preschool deaf and deaf-blind children and their families through on-site services and worldwide correspondence courses. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL 3255 Wilshire Blvd. - 17th floor Los Angeles, CA 90010 Telephone: (213) 380-8200 B & P is an employment agency with a temporary and permanent employee division for disabled persons. In conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services, B & P has developed methods of bringing disabled employees and job opportunities together. WESTSIDE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 12655 West Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066 Telephone: (213) 390-3406 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. 8 Support Organizations HOUSE EAR INSTITUTE 256 South Lake Los Angeles, CA 90057 Telephone: (213) 483-4431 (213) 484-2642 A non-profit organization which conducts research and provides information on hearing and balance disorders. Its Center for Deaf Children offers evaluation and therapy. Publication: OTO Review. TELESENSORY SYSTEMS INC. 455 Bernardo Ave. Mountain View, CA 94039-7455 Telephone: (415) 960-0920 This Special Needs Marketing Specialist (SNMS) specializes in products for the blind and visually impaired. They have manufacturing reps located throughout the US. They sell Screen Reader (SRD). INNOVATIVE REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY INC. 429 Castro St. Mountain View, CA 94041 Telephone: (415) 961-3161 This group trains blind computer users, distributes specialized aids for the visually impaired and sells speech synthesizers, software and computer accessories. NOVATO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 1015 Seventh Street Novato, CA 94947 Telephone: (415) 897-4201 Dr. Kelleher, Director of Special Services, is a consultant and a resource for evaluation and testing, special education and child welfare. MERRITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Disabled Students Services 12500 Campus Drive Oakland, CA 94619 Telephone: (415) 436-2429 A program providing educational support services, career planning, specialized academic and computer access classes for students with disabilities plus cognitive skills retraining for students with acquired brain injury or learning disabilities. RECORDING FOR THE BLIND INC. (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA) 488 West Charleston Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94306 Telephone: (415) 493-3717 This program records educational material on tape for visually impaired people. New applicants pay a one-time $25 fee. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLED PERSONS 800 Capitol Mall - room 4036 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: (916) 323-2545 The committee works with community employers throughout California to promote the hiring of disabled persons. 9 Support Organizations CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 1507 21st St. - room 340 Sacramento, CA 95816 Telephone: (916) 322-8481 Support services and advocacy. CALIF. STATE LIBRARY: BRAILLE & TALKING BOOK LIBRARY 600 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818 Telephone: (916) 322-4090 (800) 952-5666 Books on audio cassette, disk and in Braille are loaned free to eligible residents of northern California. The library also provides information and referral; regional libraries are located in Fresno and San Francisco. HIGH TECH CENTER FOR THE DISABLED Cal. Community Colleges Chancellor's Office 1107 Ninth St. Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: (916) 322-4636 The Center provides training and support to instructional specialists in California community colleges and other institutions. Training and support are available in the areas of computer access technologies for low vision, blind, physically and learning disabled persons. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION 830 K Street Mall Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: (916) 323-0318 This state agency helps persons with disabilities enter or return to work and live more independently - for persons with physical or mental disabilities who have a reasonable expectation of holding a job after receiving rehabilitation services tailored to their needs. VOCATIONAL & OCCUPATIONAL INFO CENTER FOR EDUCATORS 560 J St. - Suite 385 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: (916) 445-0401 VOICE assists California vocational education teachers, administrators and students by providing materials, textbooks, curriculum guides and reports of studies. They offer a computerized catalog. DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION State Department of Education 721 Capitol Mall - room 614 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: (916) 323-4768 This agency of the State Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 762 North Sierra Way San Bernardino, CA 92410 Telephone: (714) 884-3121 Support services for the blind. 10 Support Organizations UCPA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY 3821 Calle Fortunada - Suite C San Diego, CA 92123 Telephone: (619) 571-7803 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They will assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. They are able to demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. KPBS RADIO READING SERVICE San Diego State University San Diego, CA 92182 Telephone: (619) 265-6486 A 24-hour Radio Reading Service for the visually and physically impaired. AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND 111 Pine St. - Suite 725 San Francisco, CA 94111 Telephone: (415) 392-4845 This West Coast Regional center provides consultation and information and referral services for Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. Provides free catalog of publications and adaptive devices sold by the foundation. Provides a link with the National Technology Center at the AFB office in New York. HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER - SOUTHWESTERN REGION 870 Market St. - Suite 853 San Francisco, CA 94102 Telephone: (415) 956-4562 The Helen Keller Center offers consulting, advocacy, information and referral as well as professional development and client follow-up services in the region (covering California, Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona, Guam and Samoa). PLEASURE ENDEAVORS PROJECTS INC. 375 Laguna Honda Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94116 Telephone: (415) 754-2320 Artist development organization for elderly and disabled people living in long-term care facilities. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES 2150 Army St. San Francisco, CA 94124 Telephone: (415) 550-4500 This agency offers an IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) to train in fields related to programming or computer use. The emphasis is on computer applications such as WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3 and d-Base. LIGHTHOUSE-PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR. LOW VISION SERVICES 2340 Clay Street at Webster San Francisco, CA 94115 Telephone: (415) 563-4075 Advocacy and support services for blind and visually impaired persons. 11 Support Organizations ENCHANTED HILLS CAMP c/o Lighthouse for the Blind 20 Tenth St. - Suite 220 San Francisco, CA 94103 Telephone: (415) 431-1481 This residential summer camp for visually impaired, blind, deaf-blind and multi-handicapped children and adults is located in the Napa hills. Financial assistance is available. SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY Burke Hall 101 San Francisco, CA 94132 Telephone: (415) 338-7654 This University is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Call for an Appointment. ROSE RESNICK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND HANDICAPPED 1299 Bush St. San Francisco, CA 94109 Telephone: (415) 441-1980 This center provides consultation and rehabilitation services for the blind, visually impaired and disabled. This organization can assist with information, demonstrations and training relative to the IBM Screen Reader. ANDERSON SOFT-TEACH 2680 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95134 Telephone: (408) 434-0100 Video-based personal computer training courseware. DON CRACRAFT 4718 Meridian Ave. # 220 San Jose, CA 95118 Telephone: (301) 881-7234 Provides training and consulting on computer usage for persons with disabilities; specializing with products for the visually impaired. DPI (DISABLED PROGRAMMERS INC.) 6840 Via Del Oro San Jose, CA 95119 Telephone: (408) 629-3700 Same for TTY This educational facility provides comprehensive computer programmer training and customized corporate training seminars and workshops. It also offers a full range of programming services from word processing to program design to equipment selection and installation. LIVING SKILLS CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY HANDICAPPED 2444 Road 20 - C-105 San Pablo, CA 94806 Telephone: (415) 234-4984 The Living Skills Center provides visually handicapped adults with instruction in independent living skills, orientation and mobility, vocational readiness and pre-vocational skills. The center provides a setting in which participants learn skills to help them in all aspects of their lives. 12 Support Organizations GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND INC. P.O. Box 1200 San Rafael, CA 94915 Telephone: (415) 499-4000 Qualified blind men and women over the age of 16 may receive guide dogs and in-residence training at no cost. GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY 410 North Fairview Santa Ana, CA 92702 Telephone: (714) 547-6301 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. BLIND CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER 2015 North Broadway Santa Ana, CA 92706 Telephone: (714) 541-3354 The center is a place where families find support and encouragement; on-site infant and preschool program, school reachout program and counseling center meet the needs of visually impaired clients and families. EASTER SEAL OF SANTA CRUZ & MONTEREY COUNTIES 621-A Water Street P. O. Box 626 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 Telephone: (408) 427-3360 Support services and advocacy. CENTER FOR THE PARTIALLY SIGHTED 720 Wilshire Blvd. - Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA 90401-1713 Telephone: (213) 458-3501 This group provides rehabilitation services for the severely visually impaired. The program helps partially sighted people use their remaining vision (with low vision aids, when appropriate) to function independently. Services include low vision exams, training in the use of low vision aids, counseling, support groups, diabetic education groups, independent living skills, orientation and mobility instruction. COMPUTER ACCESS CENTER John Adams Middle School 2425 16th Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 Telephone: (213) 450-8827 This organization which is affiliated with the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) focuses on adaptive computer technology. The IBM SpeechViewer (SPV), Screen Reader (SRD), and PhoneCommunicator (PHC) are available for demonstration at this Special Needs Product Demo Site (PDS). 13 Support Organizations GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE REDWOOD EMPIRE 11 West Barham Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Telephone: (707) 523-0550 Transitional services for persons with disabilities, including vocational evaluation, work adjustment, work hardening, skills training, on-the-job training, supported employment and job placement. SPECIAL AWARENESS COMPUTER CENTER (SACC) P.O. Box 177 Simi Valley, CA 93062 Telephone: (805) 582-1881 SACC is a recource center for educating individuals in computer technology, serving the San Fernando vally area of Los Angeles north to San Luis Obispo. SPEECH PLUS INC. 1293 Anvilwood Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3703 Telephone: (408) 745-1818 This Special Needs Marketing Specialist (SNMS) specializes in the manufacturing of speech synthesisers and markets primarily to fortune 500 companies. They sell Screen Reader. (SRD) MICRO ABILITIES 98 Main St. - Suite 232 Tiburon, CA 94920 Telephone: (415) 435-2966 This group provides services in the form of a research center, training and diagnostic center. LOS ANGELES/PROJECT WITH INDUSTRY 23890 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505 Telephone: (213) 373-9545 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities, the project addresses computer-related programs. CALIFORNIA ASSOC. - PARENTS OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED 440 Winston Way Upland, CA 91786 Telephone: (714) 946-5682 CAPVI is a parent support group affiliated with the National APVI. It provides networking of parents, information and education. COLORADO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT 6355 Ward St. - Suite 310 Arvada, CO 80004 Telephone: (800) 255-3477 (800) 444-5669 This agency is the Tech Act agency for Arkansas, helping with assistive technology for persons with disabilities in Colorado. The first (800) number is for information and referral; the second for assistive technology. 14 Support Organizations UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO Department of Communication Disorders and Speech Sciences Boulder, CO 80309 Telephone: (303) 492-3041 This University is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for Speechviewer (SPV). By appointment only; Mondays and Wednesdays 1 - 4 PM. PEAK PARENT CENTER 6055 Lehman Dr. - Suite 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Telephone: (800) 284-0251 (719) 531-9400 PEAK delivers quality information and training to parents in Colorado whose children have disabilities so that parents may more effectively advocate for their children and improve their quality of life. COLORADO DIVISION FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 3824 W. Princeton Circle Denver, CO 80236 Telephone: (303) 762-4586 State government division for advocacy and support. COLORADO SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION 1325 S. Colorado Blvd. - Suite B401 Denver, CO 80222 Telephone: (303) 753-1221 The CSHA sponsors a newsletter, serves as an advocate and promotes awareness about speech, language and hearing disorders. ROSE MEDICAL CENTER Rehabilitation Department 4567 East 9th Ave. Denver, CO 80220 Telephone: (303) 320-2140 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They will assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and on-going support. HELEN KELLER - ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION 12075 East 45th St. - Suite 222 Denver, CO 80239 Telephone: (303) 373-1204 Rehabilitation training for the deaf and blind for these states: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Utah. Identification and advocacy of individuals who have sensori-impairments. Referral service. COLORADO COALITION - PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 789 Sherman St. #520 Denver, CO 80203-3532 Telephone: (303) 863-0113 303-861-2735TDD Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped," the coalition works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. 15 Support Organizations SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES State Department of Education 201 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Telephone: (303) 866-6694 This division of Colorado's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services in each school district. COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER 1111 West Colfax - Box 400 Denver, CO 80204 Telephone: (303) 556-3300 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. COLORADO EASTER SEAL SOCIETY 5755 West Alameda Lakewood, CO 80226 Telephone: (303) 233-1666 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. They are able to demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. This CSO operates a Computer Resource Center to provide information and training for disabled persons, their families and the professionals who work with them. CONNECTICUT PARENT ADVOCACY CENTER 5 Church Lane East Lyme, CT 06333 Telephone: (203) 739-3089 This statewide organization provides information and support to families of children with disabilities. CONNECTICUT REHABILITATION ENGINEERING CENTER 78 Eastern Blvd. Glastonbury, CT 06033 Telephone: (203) 657-9954 Information on assistive devices. WORK BANK INC. 75 Van Dyke Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (203) 247-0549 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR BLIND - OAK HILL SCHOOL 120 Holcomb St. Hartford, CT 06112 Telephone: (203) 242-2274 Rehabilitation, counseling and guidance; health, residential, professional training and education; group homes, employment and day programs. 16 Support Organizations DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION State Board of Education 600 Asylum Avenue Hartford, CT 06105 Telephone: (203) 566-4440 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement and can refer clients to community resources and independent living centers. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 600 Asylum Ave. Hartford, CT 06105 Telephone: (203) 566-2675 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. PUPIL PERSONNEL & SPECIAL ED. SERVICES State Department of Education P.O. Box 2219 Hartford, CT 06115 Telephone: (203) 566-4383 This division of the State Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. CONNECTICUT SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER 25 Industrial Park Rd. Middletown, CT 06457 Telephone: (203) 632-1485 The center assists professionals and parents in providing education for children with disabilities. Services include: library, instructional resources exhibit, newsletter, personnel development for all disabilities. This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a product demo site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). EASTER SEAL REHAB CENTER OF SW CONNECTICUT 26 Palmer's Hill Rd. Stamford, CT 06902 Telephone: (203) 325-1544 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. They are able to demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT - TECHNOLOGY LAB Technology Lab - Box U64 249 Glenbrook Road Storrs, CT 06269-2064 Telephone: (203) 486-5035 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. 17 Support Organizations VA EASTERN BLIND REHABILITATION CENTER 950 Campbell Ave. West Haven, CT 06516 Telephone: (203) 932-5711 Federal agency. Residential rehabilitation for legally blind veterans. Low vision services are available. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLED 200 Folly Brook Blvd. Wethersfield, CT 06109 Telephone: (203) 566-8061 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. STATE BOARD OF ED. - SERVICES FOR THE BLIND 170 Ridge Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Telephone: (203) 249-8525 Services for severe visual impairment. CONNECTICUT RADIO INFORMATION SERVICE 589 Jordan Lane Wethersfield, CT 06109 Telephone: (203) 246-3579 Radio Reading Service for the blind or print handicapped (those who cannot read the newspaper or magazines due to a physical disability). REHABILITATION ENGINEERING CENTER 1901 Pennsylvania Ave. NW - Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006 Telephone: (202) 955-5822 The center is a research facility funded by the Department of Education to promote the transfer of technology to people with disabilities. COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 1421 P St. NW Washington, DC 20005 Telephone: (202) 462-2900 Services provided include rehabilitation, counseling, employment searching, prevocation evaluation, research and development projects, as well as information on accommodating technology for computer users with disabilities and training for visually impaired and blind computer users. MAYOR'S COMMITTEE ON HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS 605 G St. NW - Suite 1101 Washington, DC 20001 Telephone: (202) 727-0924 Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped," this committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. 18 Support Organizations VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SECTION Rehabilitation Services Administration 605 G St. - room 901 Washington, DC 20001 Telephone: (202) 727-0907 Diagnostic evaluation, physical restoration, training, vocational placement, counseling and guidance. AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND 1615 M St. NW Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: (202) 457-1487 This Mid-atlantic regional office of the national AFB provides support and advocacy. STATE OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Webster Administration Building 10th & H St. NW Washington, DC 20001 Telephone: (202) 724-4018 The State Office of Special Education, as the regulatory body of the District of Columbia for applicable federal laws which govern service delivery to eligible handicapped children, is responsible for providing oversight, monitoring and supervision of special education programs and services in the city. REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 605 G St. NW - room 1111 Washington, DC 20001 Telephone: (202) 727-3227 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION National Rehabilitation Hospital 102 Irving St. NW Washington, DC 20010-2949 Telephone: (202) 877-1000 Advocacy, counseling and support services. EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN/SPECIAL PROGRAMS Department of Public Instruction Townsend Building P.O. Box 1402 Dover, DE 19903 Telephone: (302) 736-5471 This division of Delaware's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. DELAWARE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COUNCIL 156 S. State St. Dover, DE 19901 Telephone: (302) 736-4456 Family support services. 19 Support Organizations CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY Delaware Learning Resource System Willard Hall - University of Delaware Newark, DE 19716 Telephone: (302) 451-2084 The center provides in-service training for teachers, houses equipment for diagnostic/prescriptive services and loans equipment, including evaluation tools, speech and sound devices, adaptive switches, testing software and training tapes. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Dept. of Labor - Delaware Elwyn Building 321 East 11th Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Telephone: (302) 571-2851 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement and can refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLED Delaware Elwyn Building 321 East 11th Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Telephone: (302) 571-3915 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. DELAWARE DIV-VISUALLY IMPAIRED 305 West 8th St. Wilmington, DE 19801 Telephone: (302) 571-3333 Counseling, education, employment, re-vocational evaluation and retraining, computer access and education. SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES INC. 1155 S.W. Third Street Boca Raton, FL 33486 Telephone: (407) 750-5146 This Special Needs Marketing Specialist (SNMS) is a retired IBMer who has developed a consulting business in assistive devices and services. He sells the three IBM Independence Series products: SpeechViewer, Screen Reader and PhoneCommunicator (SPV,SRD,PHC). ABILITIES INC. OF FLORIDA 2735 Whitney Road Clearwater, FL 34618-4010 Telephone: (813) 535-6526 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. 20 Support Organizations MICROCOMPUTER EDUCATION-EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLED Univ. of Miami School of Continuing Studies P. O. Box 248005 Coral Gables, FL 33124 Telephone: (305) 284-2025 MEED is a comprehensive training program for physically disabled adults which emphasizes business computer applications. During enrollment in MEED, students receive access to medical assistance as well as assistance in using adaptive technology. FLORIDA LIONS CONKLIN CNTR FOR MULTIHANDICAPPED BLIND 405 White St. Daytona Beach, FL 32014 Telephone: (904) 258-3441 Located on a nine acre campus, the center is an accredited, private, residential facility for blind Floridians (ages 16-75) with multiple handicaps. An academic and vocational curriculum promotes independent living skills. INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR ADULT BLIND (ILAB) c/o Florida Junior College at Jacksonville 101 West State St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 Telephone: (904) 633-8220 ILAB provides training to persons who are blind or partially sighted; training areas include Orientation and Mobility, Activities of Daily Living, Adjustment to Blindness and Communications (large print adaptations to PCs). FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE 4501 Capper Rd. - Bldg. C-107 Jacksonville, FL 32218 Telephone: (904) 766-6607 Data processing training and evaluation. PALM BEACH REHABILITATION CENTER 4522 South Congress Ave. Lake Worth, FL 33466 Telephone: (305) 965-8500 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. LITTLE PEOPLE OF AMERICA, INC. - SOUTHEAST REGION P.O. Box 941278 Maitland, FL 32794 This chapter of LPA provides advocacy and support services throughout the southeast. LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER 750 NW 20th St. - room D107 Miami, FL 33127 Telephone: (305) 324-6070 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. 21 Support Organizations MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 601 S.W. 8th Ave. Miami, FL 33130 Telephone: (305) 856-2288 Lighthouse serves the blind and visually-impaired Miami community. VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA P.O. Box 4026 North Fort Myers, FL 33918-4026 Telephone: (813) 997-7797 This group provides training on computer aids and services for the visually impaired. VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE P.O. Box 3028 Orlando, FL 32802 Telephone: (407) 299-5000 ext. 2222 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. The program also offers computer-assisted design training. CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE, TRAINING & EDUCATION 215 E. New Hampshire Orlando, FL 32804 Telephone: (407) 896-3177 Training of blind and visually impaired individuals and their family members; Computer Resource Center. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS George Stone Area Vo-Tech Center 2400 Longleaf Dr. Pensacola, FL 32506 Telephone: (904) 944-1424 A computer training program for the blind, visually and severely physically impaired. The mission of this program is to expand vocational training and job placement for individuals with these disabilities. The curriculum emphasis is on keyboarding skills, word processing, databases and simple programming. ADEPT 1657 West San Carlos - Suite A San Jose, FL 95128 Telephone: (408) 286-3830 Adept is a training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities; areas addressed include computer-related programs. FELLOWSHIP HOUSE 5711 South Dixie Highway South Miami, FL 33143 Telephone: (305) 667-1036 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. 22 Support Organizations COMPUTER RESOURCE CENTER 207 N. San Marco Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084 Telephone: (904) 828-1654 ext. 510 The center provides computer training for teachers in Florida who work with students who have vision or hearing disabilities. FLORIDA DEPT. OF EDUCATION: DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES 2540 Executive Ctr Circle West Tallahassee, FL 32301 Telephone: (904) 488-1330 The division provides employment counseling, vocational evaluation and placement, computers, talking books and professional training. FLORIDA FAMILY PLACEMENT PROGRAM Dept. of Health & Rehabilitation 1311 Winewood Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32301 Telephone: (904) 488-4257 Family support services. BUREAU OF EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS Florida Education Center Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: (904) 488-1106 The bureau provides training on computer aids and devices and has information on adaptive devices. FLORIDA COUNCIL FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED Knott Bldg. Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: (800) 451-4327 (904) 488-5087 This state agency oversees services to hearing impaired persons and administers a program which distributes telecommunications equipment to hearing impaired and speech imparied persons. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Department of Labor and Employment Security 1709 Mahan Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32308 Telephone: (904) 488-6210 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and can refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. WUSF RADIO READING SERVICE University of South Florida - URB 207 Tampa, FL 33620 Telephone: (813) 974-4193 Radio Reading Service for the blind or visually impaired. TAMPA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 1106 West Platt Street Tampa, FL 33606 Telephone: (813) 251-2407 Advocacy and support services for blind and visually impaired individuals. 23 Support Organizations VOICE OF THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED 1211 N. Westshore Blvd. - Suite 102 Tampa, FL 33607 Telephone: (813) 874-5550 The Voice is a bi-monthly newspapger for the physically disabled community. LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF THE PALM BEACHES 7810 South Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Telephone: (407) 586-5600 Services for the blind and visually impaired. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLED 878 Peachtree St. NE - Suite 707 Atlanta, GA 30309 Telephone: (404) 894-5638 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. CENTER FOR REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332 Telephone: (404) 894-4960 Responding to the needs for adaptive office environments, the Center provides help and information to disabled individuals in the workplace and has been instrumental in addressing the needs of disabled individuals. GEORGIA COMPUTER CAMPUS 480 Lindbergh Dr. NE Atlanta, GA 30324 Telephone: (404) 894-3972 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers and customer service representatives. GEORGIA REHABILITATION-DIVISION FOR BLIND 878 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 Telephone: (404) 894-3995 Support services and information. ATLANTA JOB LINK - A PROJECT WITH INDUSTRY Georgia Sensory Rehabilitation Center 1568 Willingham Dr. - Suite F-200 Atlanta, GA 30337 Telephone: (404) 768-1656 Atlanta Job-Link Project with Industry is a non-profit organization initiated by the ADAPSO Foundation in cooperation with the Electronics Industry Foundation and the Georgia Department of Human Resources - Rehabilitation Services. This partnership helps satisfy labor market demands by matching qualified disabled workers with job openings at no cost to employers. 24 Support Organizations SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS DIVISION 1966 Twin Towers E. 205 Butler St. Atlanta, GA 30334 Telephone: (404) 656-2425 This division of Georgia's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA 1639 Tullie Circle - Suite 108 Atlanta, GA 30329 Telephone: (404) 248-1315 (800) 633-2339 The Kidney Foundation is involved in many programs, including a summer camp, patient seminars, drug bank, counseling, publications, education and research. DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES Department of Human Resources 878 Peachtree St. NE - room 706 Atlanta, GA 30309 Telephone: (404) 894-6670 (404) 894-7549 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and also refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. The division converts printed material to cassette tape. MOBILITY SERVICES INC. 761 Peachtree St. NE - Suite 3 Atlanta, GA 30308 Telephone: (800) 876-2636 (404) 876-2636 Mobility Services' purpose is twofold: one is to offer quality instruction and consultation to private and public schools and agencies; the other is to provide aids and materials to practicing orientation and mobility specialists. ATLANTA CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED 763 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30308 Telephone: (404) 875-9011 This group provides comprehensive rehabilitation training for persons with total or partial vision loss; early childhood intervention for blind babies. SOFTWORD SERVICES 430 Tenth St. NW - Suite N-204 Atlanta, GA 30318 Telephone: (404) 881-0653 SoftWord is a computer trainer specializing in adaptive devices for persons with disabilties, including specialized individual training, help with job searches and placement. They can demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. 25 Support Organizations GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ATLANTA 2201 Glenwood Ave. SE Atlanta, GA 30316 Telephone: (404) 377-0441 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer related programs. ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION 1314 Spring St. NW Atlanta, GA 30309 Telephone: (404) 872-7100 This foundation provides research funding, patient services, education and research publications. LEKOTEK OF GEORGIA 3035 N. Druid Hills Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329 Telephone: (404) 633-9609 Lekotek, a toy lending library, provides family support and innovative play techniques to encourage child development and increase self-esteem. Serving children with any exceptionality up to age 8, Lekotek offers a parent support group, movement and music classes and computer lab classes. S.M.A.R.T. EXCHANGE P.O. Box 724704 Atlanta, GA 30339 Telephone: (404) 238-4568 404/238-2275TDD The SMART Exchange provides technical assistance and training to organizations and individuals in the southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee) for the development and/or improvement of assistive technology services. Training includes ongoing support, audioteleconferences and small group training on successful assistive technology practices. ATLANTA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 1201 Glenwood Ave. SE Atlanta, GA 30316 Telephone: (404) 656-2952 Community-based independent (non-residential) living program operated by the Georgia DHR, rehabilitation division - providing individual learning skills training and community development, education and outreach for persons with physical and sensory disabilities. AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND 100 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: (404) 525-2303 The Southeast Regional office of the AFB provides employment services and a support structure for blind and visually-impaired persons. 26 Support Organizations GEORGIA RADIO READING SERVICE 1580 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, GA 30309 Telephone: (404) 873-3930 Radio Reading Service for the blind, visually impaired, physically disabled who cannot read - reading newspapers, books, magazines and serving most major Georgia cities. ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS 1851 Ram Runway - Suite 104 Atlanta, GA 30337 Telephone: (404) 761-3150 Counseling and support services. HELEN KELLER - SOUTHEASTERN REGION 1005 Virginia Ave. - Suite 104 Atlanta, GA 30354 Telephone: (404) 766-9625 phone voice/TDD Education and training for deaf/blind for these states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. BOBBY DODD CENTER 1440-A Dutch Valley Pl. NE Atlanta, GA 30324 Telephone: (404) 873-2077 The center provides training for mentally retarded (sheltered workshop). GEORGIA SENSORY REHABILITATION CENTER 1568 Willingham Dr. - Suite F-200 College Park, GA 30337 Telephone: (404) 669-3450 This rehabilitation and training center for visually impaired, hearing impaired, blind, and deaf/blind persons can demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. FACTT: FACILITATING AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION Through Technology 3401 Panthersville Rd. Decatur, GA 30034 Telephone: (404) 633-9609 FACTT is a joint program helping to promote communication therapy through technology; it serves in an advocacy position and can recommend therapies and treatment. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE 7220 Sallie Mood Dr. Savannah, GA 31416 Telephone: (912) 354-6611 This agency offers advocacy, training and employment help for individuals with disabilities. 27 Support Organizations HEAD INJURED PALS (HIPS) 5219 Antelope Lane Stone Mountain, GA 30087-1206 Telephone: (404) 938-4088 This head injury support group meets once a month (usually the fourth Tuesday) at a local church. HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - HONOLULU 4967 Kilauea Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816 Telephone: (808) 737-5694 Limited training on computer aids and devices. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES Department of Social Services P.O. Box 339 Honolulu, HI 96809 Telephone: (808) 548-4769 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. COMMISSION ON THE HANDICAPPED 335 Merchant St. - room 353 Honolulu, HI 96813 Telephone: (808) 548-7606 The commission serves as a clearinghouse of information relating to persons with disabilities, providing public education and training, including working with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. HAWAII COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER 33 South King St. - Suite 300 Honolulu, HI 96813 Telephone: (808) 538-0035 Established by IBM and ALU LIKE Inc., HI-CTC offers training to unemployed, economically disadvantaged clients who are seeking employment after training. The center accomodates individuals with minimal physical handicaps, but does not provide special education. HAWAII PLANNING COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES P.O. Box 3378 Honolulu, HI 96801 Telephone: (808) 548-8482 Family support services. SPECIAL NEEDS BRANCH Department of Education 3430 Leahi Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815 Telephone: (808) 737-3720 This division of Hawaii's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. 28 Support Organizations HAWAII HUMAN SERVICES - SERVICES FOR THE BLIND 1901 Bachelot St. Honolulu, HI 96817 Telephone: (808) 548-6367 Counseling, social work, employment and pre-vocational evaluation and skill development, personal adjustment training and optical aids. BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Department of Education Grimes State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319 Telephone: (515) 281-3176 This bureau of Iowa's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. IOWA DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND 524 4th St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Telephone: (515) 281-7019 Counseling, employment and vocational training and placement, computer training, talking books. COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Lucas State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319 Telephone: (515) 281-5969 Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped," the commission works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES Department of Education 510 East 12th St. Des Moines, IA 50319 Telephone: (515) 281-4311 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and can refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY University of Iowa Hospitals Iowa City, IA 52242 Telephone: (319) 356-3969 The department provides patient care and research and has a laser videodisc for interactive speechreading training and communication therapy. GOVERNOR'S CMTTEE-EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE W/ DISABILITIES 317 Main St. Boise, ID 83735 Telephone: (208) 334-6193 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. 29 Support Organizations SPECIALIZED EDUCATION SECTION State Department of Education - Jordan Bldg. 650 West State St. Boise, ID 83720 Telephone: (208) 334-3940 This division of Idaho's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION State Board for Vocational Education 650 West State - room 150 Boise, ID 83720 Telephone: (208) 334-3390 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training, medical rehabilitation and placement and can refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. This program helps people with disabilities enter the workplace. IDAHO COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND 341 West Washington Boise, ID 83720 Telephone: (208) 334-3220 Rehabilitation, employment and pre-vocational evaluation and placement, talking books, counseling. IDAHO COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 450 West State Boise, ID 83720 Telephone: (203) 334-5475 Family support services. IDAHO RADIO READING SERVICE 341 West Washington Boise, ID 83702 Telephone: (208) 334-3220 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. IDAHO REHABILITATION SERVICES 427 North Main St. - Suite J Pocatello, ID 83204 This state agency provides advocacy and support services. NEW HORIZONS RIDING OPPORTUNITIEES INC. P.O. Box 571 Pocatello, ID 83204 Telephone: (208) 237-5574 New Horizons offers horseback riding for persons with disabilities both to increase muscle coordination and help improve self-esteem. IMPACT INC. 2735 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002 Telephone: (618)462-1411 618/474-5308TDD IMPACT is a community service program promoting the participation of persons with disabilities to enhance their prospects of reaching their potential. Its Adaptive Skills Program for persons with head injuries is funded by the Illinois Dept. of Rehabilitation Services. 30 Support Organizations RADIO INFO. SERVICE FOR THE BLIND 9500 W. Illinois - Route 15 Belleville, IL 62223 Telephone: (618) 397-6700 (314) 241-3400 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired in the greater St. Louis and metro east area. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES 219 S. Illinois St. Belleville, IL 62222 Telephone: (618) 235-2440 Goodwill provides training and support services for disabled individuals including services for the blind, including referral services, testing assistance, travel skills training and career exploration. HANCOCK COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Vocational Development Program 607 Buchanan (Highway 136) Carthage, IL 62321 Telephone: (217) 357-3176 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities, the center addresses computer-related programs. REHAB.-EDUC. CENTER FOR VISION/HEARING IMPAIRED University of Illinois Oak St. at Stadium Dr. Champaign, IL 61820 Telephone: (217) 333-4604 Training on computer aids and devices. HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER - NORTH CENTRAL REGION 35 East Wacker Dr. - Suite 772 Chicago, IL 60601-2109 Telephone: (312) 726-2090 312/726-2810TDD Field services to consumers and families in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin. Direct client services from the New York headquarters include comprehensive evaluation and rehabilitation training. Vocational evaluation/direction and independent living skills. EL VALOR CORPORATION 815 West Van Buren Chicago, IL 60607 Telephone: (312) 421-0510 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. CHICAGOLAND RADIO INFORMATION SERVICE 400 N. Franklin St. Chicago, IL 60610 Telephone: (312) 645-9800 Radio Reading Service for the blind, visually impaired, physically disabled, learning disabled and elderly living within Chicago area. 31 Support Organizations REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO Alan J. Brown Center for Alt. Comm. 345 East Superior St. Chicago, IL 60611 Telephone: (312) 908-2556 The institute assists communicatively-impaired and physically disabled persons in learning to communicate basic needs and thoughts, improving communication abilities and learning to control their environment. CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 1850 West Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608 Telephone: (312) 666-1331 Rehabilitation, counseling, education, computers, employment and pre-vocational evaluation and placement, low vision clinic, rehabilitation sheltered workshop. GUILD FOR THE BLIND 180 North Michigan Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: (312) 236-8569 Advocacy and support services. JOHANNA BUREAU FOR BLIND & PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED 30 West Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602 Telephone: (312) 332-6076 Transcription service - putting print material into Braille or on tape. CHICAGO HEARING SOCIETY 332 South Michigan Ave. - Suite 714 Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: (312) 939-6888 312/427-2166TDD Advocacy and support services. EASTER SEAL SYSTEMS 2023 W. Ogden Chicago, IL 60612 Telephone: (312) 243-8400 This organization sponsors grants for software development for disabled persons and develops regional adaptive device centers; it provides education, training and discounts on selected computer systems. COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN 20 East Jackson - Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: (312) 939-3513 The council provides training programs on special education rights and services for parents and professionals; it also provides free pamphlets on the special education process. COMMITTEE ON PCS FOR THE HANDICAPPED 2030 W. Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60618 Telephone: (312) 477-1813 Membership organization - provides contacts, newsletter and lending library. Publication: Link & Go Newsletter. 32 Support Organizations PATHWAYS AWARENESS FOUNDATION 123 North Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606 Telephone: (800) 955-CHILD Pathways Awareness Foundation is dedicated to education for and about the child with movement difficulty and physical challenges. Brochures are available in Spanish and English; and the Foundation assists families in finding resources, including medical professionals and treatment. Information on Cerebral Palsy and early intervention is available; services are free. EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF METRO CHICAGO Gilchrist-Marchman Center 2345 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 Telephone: (312) 276-4000 The Easter Seal Society provides support services for disabled individuals. AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND 20 North Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606 Telephone: (312) 269-0095 This Midwest region AFB office provides advocacy, support and information services. CHICAGO JEWISH VOCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICE 1 South Franklin St. Chicago, IL 60606 Telephone: (312) 346-6700 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities, the service offers computer-related programs. ILLINOIS DIAL 100 W. Randolph - Suite 8-100 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: (800) 233-DIAL Illinois DIAL (Disabled Individuals Assistance Line) is an information and referral service that addresses the concerns of persons with disabilities living in Illinois. NORTHERN ILLINOIS RADIO INFO SERVICE Northern Illinois University WNIU DeKalb, IL 60115 Telephone: (815) 753-9648 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. VA CENTRAL BLIND REHABILITATION CENTER VA Hospital Hines, IL 60141 Telephone: (312) 343-7200 This federal agency provides residential rehabilitation services for legally blind veterans. 33 Support Organizations W. CENTRAL IL RADIO INFORMATION SERVICE 504 Memorial Hall Western Illinois University Macomb, IL 61455 Telephone: (309) 298-2403 Radio Reading Service for the blind or visually impaired serving a 55-mile radius of Macomb. SKILLS INC. 1122 5th Ave. Moline, IL 61265 Telephone: (309) 797-3586 Skills Inc., an agency of the Illinois Office of Education, provides vocational evaluation, occupational skill training and placement services to disabled and disadvantaged persons. Computer based training programs include word processing, accounting, data processing and basic computer operations. RADIO INFORMATION SERVICE Wabash Valley College 2200 College Drive Mt. Carmel, IL 62863 Telephone: (618) 262-8641 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. LIFT INC. 350 Pfingsten Rd. - Suite 103 Northbrook, IL 60062 Telephone: (312) 564-9005 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities, Lift addresses many areas including computer-related programs. Lift provides a six-month training course at no charge, training and employment at home if required and employment with Lift on contract with one of its corporate clients. WCBU-FM RADIO INFO SERVICE 107 Northeast Monroe Peoria, IL 61602 Telephone: (309) 672-8577 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. UCPA LAND OF LINCOLN 130 North 16th St. Springfield, IL 62703 Telephone: (217) 525-6522 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. ILLINOIS REHABILITATION SERVICES 623 East Adams Street P.O.Box 19429 Springfield, IL 62794 Telephone: (217) 782-2093 Counseling, guidance, testing, placement. 34 Support Organizations WSSU-FM RADIO INFORMATION SERVICE Sangamon State University Springfield, IL 62794-9243 Telephone: (217) 786-6516 WSSU is a radio reading service for the visually or physically impaired who are unable to read printed material. The service is heard on a special radio called a sideband receiver, and it covers a 50 mile radius of Springfield. ILLINOIS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT 411 E. Adams Springfield, IL 62701 Telephone: (800) 852-5110 This is the Tech Act agency for Illinois, helping Illinois residents with disabilities with assistive technology. DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES State Board of Education 100 North First St. Springfield, IL 62777 Telephone: (217) 782-6601 This department of the State Board of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. ILLINOIS GOV.'S PLANNING COUNCIL-DEVELOPMENTAL DISAB. 840 South Spring St. Springfield, IL 62706 Telephone: (217) 782-9696 Family support services. DEICKE CENTER FOR VISUAL REHABILITATION 219 East Cole Ave. Wheaton, IL 60187 Telephone: (312) 690-7115 The center assists low vision individuals in overcoming obstacles of daily living and maintaining independence - in a home environment. Patients are referred by an opthalmologist, and admission begins with an eye exam. CENTER FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING HANDICAPPED 2805 E. 10th St. Bloomington, IN 47405 Telephone: (812) 335-5847 The center provides information and referral; it maintains a database and serves disabilities affecting vision, mobility, hearing, learning, mental and speech. N. E. INDIANA RADIO READING SERVICE 920 Florence Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Telephone: (219) 422-8230 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. 35 Support Organizations INDIANA REHABILITATION SERVICES 251 North Illinois P.O. Box 7083 Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083 Telephone: (317) 232-6503 (317) 232-1319 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement and referral to community resources, such as independent living centers. DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Department of Public Instruction 229 State House Indianapolis, IN 46204 Telephone: (317) 232-0570 This division of the Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. INDIANA TECHNOLOGY RELATED ASSISTANCE UNIT Dept. of Human Services 402 W. Washington St. - room C-453 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Telephone: (800) 626-9546 TDD800/626-9040 This is the Tech Act agency for Illinois, helping Illinois residents with disabilities with assistive technology. There is a local number for Marion county: (317) 926-4357. CROSSROADS REHABILITATION CENTER 3242 Sutherland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46205 Telephone: (317) 924-3251 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. CENTRAL INDIANA EASTER SEAL SOCIETY Crossroads Rehabilitation Center 4740 Kingsway Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46205 Telephone: (317) 466-1000 (ext. 2013) This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist eligible users in evaluating solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. They demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader and specialize in computer access systems for blind/visually impaired clients. STATE COMMISSION FOR THE HANDICAPPED P.O. Box 1964 1330 West Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46206 Telephone: (317) 633-0286 TDD317 633-0859 Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped." Works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. 36 Support Organizations CENTRAL INDIANA RADIO READING INC. Box 110, Butler University Indianapolis, IN 46208 Telephone: (317) 282-6352 Radio Reading Service for the blind and visually or physically impaired. REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND 17 West Market Street P.O. Box 7070 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Telephone: (317) 232-1519 Rehabilitation, counseling, talking books, evaluation, vocational training and placement. COMPUTERS FOR THE HANDICAPPED 4501 N. Wheeling Ave. - Bldg. 2-312 Muncie, IN 47304 Telephone: (317) 288-7733 This center provides support and services, including demonstrations of the IBM Screen Reader. IOWA PROGRAM FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Iowa University Hospital Iowa City, IO 52242 Telephone: (800) 348-7193 (800) 331-3027 This is the Tech Act agency for Iowa, helping Iowa residents with disabilities with assistive technology. The first number is for funding and service providers; the second is for information and referral. KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED 1100 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66102 Telephone: (913) 281-3308 The mission of the school is to serve the blind children and youth of Kansas working together with the educational system to provide alternative and flexible programming. Admissions are made cooperatively with the student's parents and local school district. SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER 2000 Lindenwood Olathe, KS 66062 Telephone: (913) 782-8655 This center provides instructional strategies, investigates and implements technology applications to enhance the quality of life of disabled persons, develops and designs assistive devices and disseminates information. KANZ AUDIO-READER SERVICE Box 57 Pierceville, KS Telephone: (316) 335-5120 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. 37 Support Organizations TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES FOR SPECIAL People 3023 Canterbury Salina, KS 67401 Telephone: (913) 827-0301 Information, support services and resource center for disabled persons. TOPEKA RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE HANDICAPPED 1119 W. 10th St. - Suite 2 Topeka, KS 66606 Telephone: (913) 233-6323 Training center; assists other training centers with their students who have disabilities. KANSAS DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR BLIND Biddle Building 2700 West 6th Street Topeka, KS 66606 Telephone: (913) 296-4454 Counseling, employment, pre-vocational evaluation and placement, rehabilitation and professional training. KANSAS COMMISSION ON DISABILITY CONCERNS 1430 Southwest Topeka Blvd. Topeka, KS 66612-1877 Telephone: (913) 296-1722 TDD913 296-5044 KCDC promotes the integration of people with disabilities into society. SPECIAL EDUCATION DIVISION State Department of Education 120 East 10th St. Topeka, KS 66612 Telephone: (913) 296-4945 This division of the State Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services in each state. WICHITA RADIO READING SERVICES 1751 North Fairmont Wichita, KS 67208 Telephone: (316) 682-9121 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. CEREBRAL PALSY RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF KANSAS 2021 North Old Manor Wichita, KS 67208 Telephone: (316) 688-1888 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. KENTUCKY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL 275 E. Main St. Frankfort, KY 40621 Telephone: (502) 564-7842 Family support services. 38 Support Organizations OFFICE OF REHABILITATION SERVICES Department of Education Capitol Plaza Tower Frankfort, KY 40601 Telephone: (502) 564-6742 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and can refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. KENTUCKY ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE NETWORK KATS-NET 427 Versailles Rd. Frankfort, KY 40601 Telephone: (502) 564-4754 KATS-NET is a project to develop and implement a system for making assistive technologies available to all Kentucky citizens with disabilities. Activities are supported under federal law "407." Participating in the project are the Coordinating Center in Frankfort, the Research nad Development Center in Lexington and regional centers in Louisville and Lexington. OFFICE OF EDUCATION - EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN State Department of Education Capitol Plaza Tower, 8th Floor Frankfort, KY 40601 Telephone: (502) 564-4970 This division of Kentucky's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Unit for Math & Technology 1825 Capitol Plaza Tower Frankfort, KY 40601 Telephone: (502) 564-2672 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND Education and Humanities Cabinet 427 Versailles Rd. Frankfort, KY 40601 Telephone: (502) 564-4754 This rehabilitation administration agency provides services for blind and severely visually impaired persons; divisions include client services, business enterprise program, center for independent living, industries for the blind and support services. 39 Support Organizations BLUE GRASS TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR PEOPLE with Disabilities 894 Georgetown St. Lexington, KY 40511 Telephone: (606) 255-9951 This center provides training in assistive devices and is a product demonstration site (PDS) for the IBM Screen Reader (SRD), SpeechViewer (SPV), and PhoneCommunicator (PHC). The agency is affiliated with the Alliance for Technology Access. Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. KENTUCKY COMMITTEE - EMPLOYMENT OF HANDICAPPED L and N Building 908 West Broadway - room 508 Louisville, KY 40203 Telephone: (502) 588-4073 Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped," the committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. DISABLED CITIZEN'S COMPUTER CENTER (DCCC) 4th and York Louisville, KY 40203 Telephone: (502) 561-8637 The center provides support services for the disabled community, including training on assistive devices, including the IBM Screen Reader. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF KENTUCKY 200 South Seventh St. Louisville, KY 40202 Telephone: (502) 425-8161 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation training program (IBMRP) offers training to persons with disabilities in fields related to computers and programming. IVAN MERRITT BRAILLE PROJECT Washington Correctional Institute Rt. 2 Box 500 Angie, LA 70426-9802 Telephone: (504) 986-3182 This project produces Braille Texts and repairs Perkins Braillers. OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES State Department of Education Capitol Station, Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064 Telephone: (504) 342-3631 This division of the State Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. 40 Support Organizations LOUISIANA DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICE 1755 Florida Blvd. P.O. Box 29 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 Telephone: (504) 342-5284 Counseling, employment, pre-vocational evaluation, training, placement, talking books. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY CRT Program E124 Pleasant Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Telephone: (504) 388-1965 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. BUREAU OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS P.O. Box 44371 1755 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Telephone: (504) 342-2723 Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped," the bureau works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES 1755 Florida Blvd. P.O. Box 94371 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Telephone: (504) 342-2285 Counselors provide services to eligible, disabled individuals, including vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement and can refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. PARENT LINK 200 Henry Clay Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 Telephone: (504) 896-9268 The Parent Link is a parent-to-parent visitation program linking parents coping with a child's special health needs. This mutual support network is a joint venture of the education and support program and the chronic illness program at New Orleans Children's Hospital. TRAINING AND RESOURCE CENTER University of New Orleans 6601 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122 Telephone: (504) 286-7096 This center researches the field of computer and adaptive technologies/devices and offers microcomputer training in commercially-accepted software programs to blind and visually impaired students. It also serves as an information resource. 41 Support Organizations ADVOCACY CENTER FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED 1001 Howard Ave. - Suite 300A New Orleans, LA 70113 Telephone: (800) 662-7705 (504) 522-2337 The center ensures the rights of the elderly and the disabled in Louisiana. LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND IN NEW ORLEANS 123 State St. New Orleans, LA 70118 Telephone: (504) 899-4501 Advocacy and support services. TRAINING & RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE BLIND 6601 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, LA 70148 Telephone: (504) 286-7096 Part of the University of New Orleans, the Training & Resource Center trains blind students, offering training in Louts 1-2-3, dBase III, WordPerfect, DOS, Verbal Operating System and Large Print Software. SICK KIDS (NEED) INVOLVED PEOPLE (SKIP) 118 Ned Ave. Slidell, LA 70460 Telephone: (504) 649-0882 Founded by a coalition of families of technologically-assisted children and health care professionals, SKIP is a family support organization offering resource identification and advocacy - especially to families who have children requiring constant medical attention. VOLUNTEER BRAILLE SERVICES INC. P.O. Box 333 Varnado, LA 70467-0333 Telephone: (504) 735-9547 Produces Braille material (texts and literary) and repairs Perkins Braillers. INFO. CENTER FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES Massachusetts Assist. Technology Partnership 300 Longwood Ave. Gardner: room 529 Boston, MA 02115 Telephone: (800) 462-5015 This is the Tech Act agency for Massachusetts, helping residents with disabilities with assistive technology. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLED Hurley Building, Government Center 19 Stamford St. Boston, MA 02114 Telephone: (617) 727-6580 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. 42 Support Organizations MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION Statler Office Building 20 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 Telephone: (617) 727-2172 Counselors coordinate therapeutic evaluation, counseling, training and placement and can refer clients to community resources and independent living centers. MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND 88 Kingston St. Boston, MA 02111-2227 Telephone: (617) 727-5550 Information and referral, counseling and support, employment and career counseling, rehabilitation teaching, Talking Books and specialized services for persons who are legally blind or have hearing impairments or mental retardation. MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL 600 Washington St. - room 670 Boston, MA 02111 Telephone: (617) 727-6374 Family support services. COMMUNICATION ENHANCEMENT CENTER Children's Hospital Medical Center 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 Telephone: (617) 735-6466 This is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to providing augmentative communication services to children and adults with cerebral palsy, mental retardation, spinal cord injuries, neuro-muscular diseases, blindness and other disabilities that render them speech/writing impaired. MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND 200 Ivy Street Brookline, MA 02146 Telephone: (617) 738-5110 The association has instructional materials on "Filing Assistant" on tape; they provide services for the blind and visually impaired. LIFE FOCUS CENTER One City Square Charlestown, MA 02129 Telephone: (617) 242-3423 The Supportive Work Program focuses on teaching computer operations to individuals with physical disabilities. Emphasis is placed on future employment. Physical abilities are assessed and adaptive equipment is funded by the Massachusett Rehabilitation Commission. The Extended Employment focuses on providing a work environment in a supported setting: the physically disabled person who is not suitable for outside employment is a prime candidate. 43 Support Organizations ADVOCATES INC. P.O. Box 2700 Framingham, MA 01701 Telephone: (617) 620-0024 Advocates provides community-based residential, emergency and respite programs for disabled adults. It helps emotionally, physically and mentally handicapped people live with dignity and independence in their communities. Advocates mobilizes agencies, local organizations and client families to ensure that each client benefits from a consistent, individualized program of support. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY - NORTH SHORE Young Energetic and Self Efficient 103 Johnson Street Lynn, MA 01902 Telephone: (617) 595-4191 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related program. TALKING INFORMATION CENTER Box 519 - 130 Enterprise Dr. Marshfield, MA 02050 Telephone: (617) 834-4400 Radio Reading Service for the Blind and Visually Impaired. VA BLIND REHABILITATION CLINIC VA Hospital Northampton, MA 01060 Telephone: (413) 836-0232 Federal agency. Residential rehabilitation services for eligible legally blind veterans. SPECIAL EDUCATION DIVISION Massachusetts Department of Education 1385 Hancock Street Quincy, MA 02169 Telephone: (617) 770-7468 This division of the State Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 175 North Beacon St. Watertown, MA 02172 Telephone: (617) 924-3434 Private instruction in developmental areas, parent support groups, low-vision exams, functional vision evaluations for children with impairments or deaf-blindness for ages up to 7 years. VISION FOUNDATION 2 Mt. Auburn St. Watertown, MA 02172 Telephone: (617) 926-4232 VISION specializes in self-help programs for visually impaired, newly blind or those with degenerative eye disease. It operates an elderly outreach program, an information center, support groups and a buddy telephone system and produces a bimonthly large print newsletter and an annual large print newsletter, both available on cassette. 44 Support Organizations PERKINS - PROJECT WITH INDUSTRIES 175 North Beacon St. # 256 Watertown, MA 02172 Telephone: (617) 924-3434 Counselor for rehabilitation and training for visually impaired; involved with job placement through Perkins School for the Blind; funded through Federal Rehab Services Administration (RSA) MASSACHUSETTS TECH. CENTER FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED Beaman St. - Rt. 140 West Boylston, MA 01583 Telephone: (508) 835-6267 Support services for persons with vision impairments. RADIO READING SERVICE OF WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 108 Baldwin St. West Springfield, MA 01089 Telephone: (413) 736-8558 This Radio Reading Service Network for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides audio access to printed news, information and literacy aids. MASSACHUSETTS EASTER SEAL SOCIETY 484 Main St. - 6th floor Worcester, MA 01608 Telephone: (508) 757-2756 (800) 922-8290 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 3501 Taylor Avenue Baltimore, MD 21236 Telephone: (301) 444-5000 The school provides training on computer aids and devices. Ages 2-21 must be referred by student's local education agency. MARYLAND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COUNCIL One Market Center 300 W. Lexington St. Baltimore, MD 21201 Telephone: (301) 333-3688 Family support services. MARYLAND REHABILITATION CENTER 2301 Argonne Dr. Baltimore, MD 21218 Telephone: (301) 554-3101 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. 45 Support Organizations BALTIMORE RADIO READING SERVICE 2901 Liberty Heights Ave. Baltimore, MD 21215 Telephone: (301) 396-0990 Radio Reading Service for the blind and visually impaired; a yearly fee of $35 is charged, but those in financial need are provided with a waiver. A closed-circuit radio is issued to all eligible people applying for the service. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-EMPLOYMENT OF HANDICAPPED 200 West Baltimore - 7th floor Baltimore, MD 21201 Telephone: (301) 333-2264 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Telephone: (301) 659-2294 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement and refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Maryland Department of Education 200 W. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21201 Telephone: (301) 333-2478 TDD301 333-2666 This division of Maryland's Department of Education administers special education programs (birth-20) and has information on specific services. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS 1 Market Center 300 W. Lexington Baltimore, MD 21202 Telephone: (800) 638-8864 TDD800/852-2892 This is the Tech Act agency for Maryland, helping residents with disabilities with assistive technology. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC. Projects with Industry 9200 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 Telephone: (301) 530-6500 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities, Goodwill provides support functions including computer-related programs. HORIZONS P.O. Box 985 Gambrills, MD 21054 Telephone: (301) 621-9332 This is a newspaper by and for persons with disabilities in the greater Washington, D.C. area. 46 Support Organizations INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONALS INC. 4390 Parliament Place - unit P Lanham, MD 20706 Telephone: (301) 731-9323 IPI provides data processing and micrographics training for individuals with disabilities. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS 11767 Bonita Avenue Owings Mills, MD 21117 Telephone: (301) 581-4212 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON EAR 35 University Boulevard East Silver Spring, MD 20901 Telephone: (301) 681-6636 Radio Reading Service for the blind, visually impaired and physically disabled. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-EMPLOYMENT OF HANDICAPPED 32 Winthrop Street Augusta, ME 04330 Telephone: (207) 289-3484 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Dept. of Educational & Cultural Service State House Complex - Station 23 Augusta, ME 04333 Telephone: (207) 289-5950 This division of Maine's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. MAINE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COUNCIL State Office Bldg. STA 40 Augusta, ME 04330 Telephone: (207) 289-4213 Family support services. BUREAU OF REHABILITATION Department of Health and Human Services 32 Winthrop Street Augusta, ME 04330 Telephone: (207) 289-2266 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and can also refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. 47 Support Organizations MAINE DIVISION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 32 Winthrop St. Augusta, ME 04330 Telephone: (207) 289-3486 Children's services including itinerant teaching, counseling, orientation and mobility; vocational rehabilitation; independent living services, including low vision. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE - UNIVERSITY MAINE/ORANO 135 Eastport Hall Bangor, ME 04401 Telephone: (207) 581-6121 The University supports a Programmer Training Project. CITE (CONSUMER INFORMATION & TECH/TRAINING EXCHANGE) U. of Maine at Augusta University Heights, ME 04330 Telephone: (800) 640-7200 This is the Tech Act agency for Maine, helping residents with disabilities with assistive technology. COMPUTER ACCESS FOR VISION AND EMPLOYMENT (CAVE) P.O. Box 8618 Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8618 Telephone: (313) 994-1200 CAVE is a special research and training program sponsored by the Environmental Research Institute of Michigan designed to increase the employability of blind and visually impaired people - finding effective methods for blind users to use present computer hardware and software, providing interactive training packages for visually impaired, etc. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION - U. OF MICHIGAN 611 Church St. - 2nd floor Ann Arbor, MI 48104-3056 Telephone: (313) 763-7634 Research and development on products for disabled individuals. CALHOUN AREAS VOCATIONAL CENTER Project Synergee 475 East Roosevelt Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017 Telephone: (616) 968-2271 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities, the center addresses computer-related program. DETROIT RADIO INFORMATION SERVICE 6001 Cass Ave. - 1st floor Detroit, MI 48202 Telephone: (313) 577-4146 24 hour radio reading and information service for the blind and print-handicapped featuring the reading of current newspapers, magazines and consumer information. 48 Support Organizations WKAR RADIO TALKING BOOK Michigan State University 283 Communication Arts Bldg. East Lansing, MI 48824-1212 Telephone: (517) 355-6540 (517) 353-9124 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired for persons within 60 miles of Lansing. Consumers require a pre-tuned radio receiver provided free of charge. MICHIGAN CONSORTIUM FOR ENABLING TECHNOLOGY B419 West Fee Hall Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824-1316 Telephone: (517) 353-1940 The Michigan Consortium for Enabling Technology provides disabled persons with enabling technolgy to help them achieve meaningful life experiences. It furthers this goal by promoting and facilitating research, development and transfer of technology to the disabled. CENTER FOR INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY 2413 West Maple Avenue Flint, MI 48507 Telephone: (313) 768-4400 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. VISUALLY IMPAIRED CENTER 725 Mason St. Flint, MI 48503 Telephone: (313) 235-2544 The center provides training in independent living techniques and office skills with particular emphasis on adaptive computer equipment - large print and voice - output programs and Braille translation programs. MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND TRAINING CENTER 1541 Oakland Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Telephone: (616) 385-1550 Training, placement, employment services and rehabilitation services for persons who are blind. This group can demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. LIVING AND LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER 601 W. Maple Lansing, MI 48906 Telephone: (800) 833-1996 (517) 487-0883 The center provides support services and training on assistive devices and is a product demonstration site (PDS) for the IBM Screen Reader (SRD), and PhoneCommunicator (PHC). It is affiliated with the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. 49 Support Organizations MICHIGAN REHABILITATION SERVICES Michigan Department of Education 608 W. Allegan, P.O. Box 30010 Lansing, MI 48909 Telephone: (517) 373-3391 (517) 373-4035 Through a network of 33 district offices, counselors provide job evaluation and training assistance to disabled persons. Assistance includes tuition, restoration services and purchase of equipment to work or live independently. PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED ASSOCIATION - MICHIGAN (PIAM) 601 W. Maple St. Lansing, MI 48906 Telephone: (800) 274-7426 (517) 371-5897 PIAM informs physically impaired individuals, parents, professionals and service providers about current developments in technology, education, legislation and rehabilitation. Services include the PIAM Assistance Center, providing information on assistive devices and aids, and the Living and Learning Resource Center. MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Instructional Technology 608 West Allegan Street, 4th Floor Lansing, MI 48909 Telephone: (517) 373-3982 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. PATRICK VAUGHAN - COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT 205 East Jolly Rd. - Suite A-8 Lansing, MI 48910 Telephone: (517) 862-6870 Advice and counsel for adaptive devices. COMMISSION ON HANDICAPPED CONCERNS P.O. Box 30015 Lansing, MI 48909 Telephone: (517) 373-8397 voice/TDD This group serves as an information resource and advocate for Michigan's disabled persons. MCHC is affiliated with the President's Committee on Employment. SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES Michigan Department of Education P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, MI 48902 Telephone: (517) 373-0923 This division of Michigan's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. Its primary goal is to ensure that all disabled persons, between birth and school graduation, are identified, evaluated and provided with appropriate programs and services to meet their educational needs. 50 Support Organizations MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR BLIND 309 North Washington Lansing, MI 48909 Telephone: (517) 373-2062 Counseling, employment, vocational training and placement, rehabilitation, professional training. SPECIAL ACCESS COMPUTER ENHANCEMENTS INC. 22835 N. Nunneley #104 Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 Telephone: (313) 469-3243 Special Access provides education and support for disabled individuals. STATE TECH. INSTITUTE & REHABILITATION CENTER Alber Drive Plainwell, MI 49080 Telephone: (616) 664-4461 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as business application programmers. OAKLAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Instructional Computing 2100 Pontiac Lake Road Pontiac, MI 48054 Telephone: (313) 858-2037 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. DULUTH LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 2701 W. Superior St. Duluth, MN 55806 Telephone: (218) 624-4828 The Duluth Lighthouse provides support services for visually impaired and blind persons. EAST RANGE DEVELOPMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT CENTER 800 A. Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 Telephone: (218) 744-5130 The center provides information, has a database and referral network; disabilities - vision, mobility, hearing, learning, speech, mental. COURAGE CENTER 3915 Golden Valley Rd. Golden Valley, MN 55422 Telephone: (612) 520-0566 The Courage Center is a non-profit organization providing rehabilitation and independent living services for children and adults with physical and sensory impairments. As a Community Service Organization (CSO), it has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities - providing assistance in evaluating solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. 51 Support Organizations SISTER KENNY INSTITUTE - VOCATIONAL SERVICES DEPT. 800 East 28th St. at Chicago Ave.(zip 38101) Minneapolis, MN 55407 Telephone: (612) 332-7036 This training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities addresses computer-related programs. EXPRESS YOURSELF OF MINNEAPOLIS INC. P.O. Box 16374 Minneapolis, MN 55416 Telephone: (612) 922-7753 This non-profit corporation assists persons with speech, hearing and visual impairments explore ways to obtain computerized communication equipment. Provides financial assistance to users, prospective users and professionals and serves as a resource, advocate and facilitator for Minnesotans. MULTI RESOURCE CENTER 1900 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404 Telephone: (612) 879-5436 (612) 879-5422 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) provides training and placement for persons with a physical disability or sensory impairment as Business Computer Programmers. MINNEAPOLIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND 1936 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55403 Telephone: (612) 871-2222 Advocacy and support services. MINNESOTA SCHOOL DISTRICT DATA PROCESSING JOINT BOARD 1925 West County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113 Telephone: (612) 638-2324 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. MINNESOTA RADIO TALKING BOOK NETWORK 1745 University Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Telephone: (612) 642-0502 (800) 652-9000 Radio Talking Book Network, Textbook Vocational Transcription on tape and in Braille, Library of Congress equipment provision and repair. FIGHT (FAMILY INTEREST GROUP-HEAD TRAUMA) 1370 Wellesley Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 Telephone: (612) 478-6477 Offers advice, information and materials (for a returnable deposit) on head trauma, rehabilitation, medical care and adaptive lifestyles. 52 Support Organizations SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION Minnesota Department of Education 550 Cedar St. - Capitol Square Bldg. St. Paul, MN 55101 Telephone: (612) 297-2534 This division of Minnesota's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on services. It includes a Campus Technology Center (CTC) that is a product demo site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV); educators are the primary users of the site. ST. PAUL SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND 216 South Wabasha St. Paul, MN 55107 Telephone: (612) 224-7662 Advocacy and support and family services. MINNESOTA STATE COUNCIL ON DISABILITY 145 Metro Square Bldg. 7th and Robert Streets St. Paul, MN 55101 Telephone: (800) 652-9747 (612) 296-6785 Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped," the council works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES Department of Jobs & Training 390 North Robert St. - 5th Floor St. Paul, MN 55101 Telephone: (612) 296-5616 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and can refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY HANDICAPPED Department of Jobs and Training 1745 University Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Telephone: (612) 642-0500 This rehabilitation administration provides services for the blind and severely visually impaired individuals, including counseling, vocational training and placement. STAR (SYSTEM OF TECHNOLOGY TO ACHIEVE RESULTS) 300 Centennial Bldg. 658 Cedar St. St. Paul, MN 55155 Telephone: (800) 331-3027 This is the Tech Act agency for Minnesotans, helping residents with disabilities with assistive technology. 53 Support Organizations AUGMENTATIVE COMMUN'N AND CONTROLS EVAL. SERVICES Gillette Children's Hospital 200 East University Ave. St. Paul, MN 55101 Telephone: (612) 291-2848 ACCESS at Gillette Children's Hospital provides communication evaluation for nonverbal children and adults, makes recommendations for devices and provides training and education in the use of equipment. TECHNOLOGY RELEVANT TO YOU (TRY) 2545 S. Hanley Brentwood, MO 63144 Telephone: (314) 647-7453 TRY is a technical center that provides specialized training and information to blind customers, employers and service institutions. It is a joint effort of the Missouri Bureau for the Blind and the St. Louis Metropolitan Employment and Rehabilitation Service. Technical training includes instruction for computer access device operation and introduction to programming. INDEPENDENCE P.O. Box 463 Chesterfield, MO 63006 Telephone: (800) 726-6130 Independence is a newspaper for persons with disabilities, their famililies and health care professionals. It is distributed free to groups in the greater St. Louis area. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA Access Office for Students with Disabilities A048 Brady Commons Columbia, MO 65211 Telephone: (314) 882-4696 Office of Vice Chancellor - Coordinating Services for students with: mobility impairments, learning disabilities, visual impairments and hearing impairments; consultant resources. MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATION CENTER 1206 Walnut Street Columbia, MO 65201 Telephone: (314) 875-8782 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. UNIVERITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA 200 Heinkel Bldg. - Computing Services Columbia, MO 65211 Telephone: (314) 882-2000 The Center provides adaptive computing to persons with disabilities. A full range of workstations is available for those who are blind, mobility impaired and learning disabled. Client services include training and technical support and assistance in acquiring funding for systems. The Center can demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. 54 Support Organizations MISSOURI LINC Univerity of Missouri - Columbia 401 E. Stewart Rd. Columbia, MO 65211 Telephone: (800) 392-0533 (314) 882-2733 This group is a resource center for educators that provides information, technical assistance, inservice training and materials for vocational and transition education for special needs students. DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65101 Telephone: (314) 751-4909 This division of Missouri's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. BUREAU FOR THE BLIND Department of Social Services 619 East Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Telephone: (314) 751-4249 A rehabilitation department providing services for the blind and severely visually impaired individuals. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-EMPLOYMENT OF HANDICAPPED P.O. Box 1668 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Telephone: (314) 751-2600 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. MISSOURI PLANNING COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2002 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, MO 65102 Telephone: (314) 751-4054 Family support services. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education 2401 East McCarty Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Telephone: (314) 751-3251 Counselors coordinate services for clients: vocational evaluation, counseling, training, guidance and placement services and can also refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. MISSOURI BUREAU FOR THE BLIND State Office Building Jefferson City, MO 65103 Telephone: (314) 751-4249 Social work, employment, rehabilitation counseling. 55 Support Organizations GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF KANSAS CITY 1817 Campbell St. Kansas City, MO 64108 Telephone: (816) 842-7425 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation training program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons in data processing. TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION Univ. of Missouri - Kansas City School of Education - room 24 Kansas City, MO 64110-2499 Telephone: (800) 872-7066 (816) 276-1040 The Technology Center operates a toll-free hotline for special educators in Missouri and assists faculty members in locating and integrating software into specific courses, literature reviews and recommendations for special education technology resource collections. HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S COMPUTERS c/o Sherwood Center 7938 Chestnut Kansas City, MO 64132 Telephone: (816) 363-4606 Assistive device information. HELEN KELLER - GREAT PLAINS REGION 112 West 9th Street - Suite 501 Kansas City, MO 64105 Telephone: (816) 474-8299 Education and training for the deaf and blind for these states: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska. CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED 400 W. 57th St. Kansas City, MO 64113 Telephone: (816) 333-3166 The center provides educational and support services to blind and visually impaired children from birth through kindergarten and to their families. Their mission is to prepare young blind and visually impaired children to function at their highest potential in the sighted world. AUDIOVISION University of MO. at Kansas City 5100 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64110 Telephone: (816) 276-1552 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. KANSAS CITY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND 1844 Broadway Kansas City, MO 64108 Telephone: (816) 421-5848 Advocacy and support group for blind and visually impaired persons in this area. 56 Support Organizations MISSOURI EASTER SEAL SOCIETY 5025 Northrup St. Louis, MO 63110 Telephone: (800) 888-2142 (314) 776-1996 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 10440 Trenton Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132 Telephone: (314) 423-4333 Counseling, social work, employment and rehabilitative counseling. CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF 818 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 Telephone: (314) 652-3200 The institute provides computer-related assistive technology for speech analysis and therapy, a comprehensive TDD network via computer, audiometric evaluation and hearing aid fitting. Reference is made to appropriate clinical services. MISSOURI GOODWILL INDUSTRIES 4140 Forest Park Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 Telephone: (314) 371-6320 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities, Goodwill is an IBM-initiated rehabilitation training program (IBMRP) helping establish a project for selecting, training and placing disabled persons in data processing. Areas addressed include computer-related programs and services for the blind. ST. LOUIS SOCIETY FOR BLIND 7954 Big Bend Boulevard Webster Grove, MO 63119 Telephone: (314) 968-9000 Counseling, social work, employment, rehabilitation and professional training. BUREAU OF SPECIAL SERVICES Department of Special Education P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205 Telephone: (601) 359-3498 This office of the State Department of Education administers special education programs. RADIO READING SERVICE OF MISSISSIPPI 3825 Ridgewood Rd. - UC 6-5 Jackson, MS 39211 Telephone: (601) 982-6301 Radio Reading Service for the blind or visually impaired and print handicapped. 57 Support Organizations MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL 1500 Woolfolk State Office Bldg. Jackson, MS 39201 Telephone: (601) 359-1290 Family support services. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DIVISION State of Mississippi 300 Capers Ave. Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 354-6494 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation training program (IBMRP) helps establish a project for training and placing disabled persons in data processing. START (SUCCESS THROUGH ASSIST. REHAB. TECHNOLOGY) P.O. Box 1698 Jackson, MS 39215 Telephone: (800) 852-8328 This is the Tech Act agency for Mississippi, helping residents with disabilities with assistive technology. ADDIE MCBRYDE REHABILITATION CENTER FOR THE BLIND 2550 Peachtree St. Jackson, MS 39216 Telephone: (601) 354-6428 This rehabilitation center offers services and support to blind and visually impaired persons; in addition, this center is able to demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HANDICAPPED SERVICES Department of Rehabilitation Services P.O. Box 22806 Jackson, MS 39225-2806 Telephone: (601) 354-6100 Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped." Works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND P.O. Box 4872 Jackson, MS 39216 Telephone: (601) 354-6411 Some states maintain a separate rehabilitation administration to provide services for the blind and severely visually impaired individuals. MISSISSIPPI VOC. REHAB. FOR THE BLIND 5455 Executive Place P.O. Box 4872 Jackson, MS 39216 Telephone: (901) 354-6411 This agency provides counseling and vocational career and skill planning, placement and professional training. 58 Support Organizations MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 1252 Eastover Drive Jackson, MS 39211 Telephone: (601) 987-3952 Educational and support services for blind and visually impaired residents of the state. NORTH MISSISSIPPI RETARDATION P.O. Box 967 Oxford, MS 38655 Telephone: (601) 234-1476 Advocacy and support services for the mentally retarded. MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY P.O. Box Drawer 5365 Starkville, MS 39762 Telephone: (601) 325-2001 Research and training on blindness, low-vision; employment counseling and information on aids, devices. MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND 3911 Central Ave. Great Falls, MT 59401 Telephone: (406) 453-1401 Vision and hearing support services are offered. MONTANA DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER 1101 26th Street South Great Falls, MT 59405 Telephone: (406) 761-1200 The center provides cognitive and vocational training and retraining. Clients are referred from across the state of Montana. This Center has PCs and IBM PS/2s available for clients. MONTANA REHABILITATIVE/VISUAL SERVICES DIVISION 111 Sanders P.O. Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604 Telephone: (406) 444-2590 Counseling, employment, computers, rehabilitation and professional training. OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION State Capitol Helena, MT 59620 Telephone: (406) 444-4429 This division of Montana's Department of Education administers special education programs and provides information on specific services. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-EMPLOYMENT PEOPLE W/ DISABILITIES Personnel Division Mitchell Boulding - room 130 Helena, MT 59620 Telephone: (406) 444-3871 (406) 444-3886 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. 59 Support Organizations ALAMANCE-CASWELL MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY Vocational Trades of Alamance and Caswell 717 N. Park Ave. Burlington, NC 27217 Telephone: (919) 222-6520 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities, including mental retardation, mental illness, closed head injuries, physical disabilities and substance abuse. The program provides vocational evaluation, work adjustment, work activity for those with developmental disabilities, sheltered employment, job placement and remedial or compensatory education. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL Division of Speech and Hearing Science Wing D Medical School Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Telephone: (919) 966-1066 This University is Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Demos by appointment only; Tuesday 1 - 4:30 and Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHERN PIEDMONT 2122 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC 28266 Telephone: (704) 372-3434 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. CAROLINA COMPUTER ACCESS CENTER 700 East 2nd St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Telephone: (704) 342-3004 This center is affiliated with the Alliance for Technology Access and provides support and training on assistive devices. It is a product demonstration site for Screen Reader, SpeechViewer, and PhoneCommunicator. Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries and product demonstrations. CPCC RADIO READING AND INFO. SERVICE Box 35009 Charlotte, NC 28235 Telephone: (704) 342-6994 A 24 hour/day reading service for the print handicapped. CPCC serves the North Carolina counties around Charlotte; receivers are available on a free-loan basis. METROLINA ASSOCIATON FOR THE BLIND 704 Louise Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204 Telephone: (704) 372-3870 Computer access. 60 Support Organizations CARE-LINE - NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES 325 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27611 Telephone: (800) 662-7030 North Carolina's only statewide toll-free human service information and referral program, Care-Line helps clarify information on services provided by the department of human resources, linking clients with appropriate agencies and commuity resources. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES Department of Human Resources 620 North West St. P.O. Box 26053 Raleigh, NC 27611 Telephone: (919) 733-3364 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and can refer clients to community resources and independent living centers. GOVERNOR MOREHEAD SCHOOL 301 Ashe Ave. Raleigh, NC 27606 Telephone: (919) 733-6381 A residential school for visually impaired children having difficulty in regular school: 24 hours/day/10 months - children return home on the weekend. This school can demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. No cost for room, laundry, books, board, etc. STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 3905 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone: (919) 733-3919 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND Department of Human Resources 309 Ashe Ave. Raleigh, NC 27606 Telephone: (919) 733-9822 The department provides eye care services, low vision screening for visual aids needs, counseling, work evaluation, vocational training and placement, independent living orientation, mobility instruction, self-help skills, home management training, communication training and preschool through high school educational training. DIVISION FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Dept. of Public Instruction: Education Bldg. 116 West Edenton St. Raleigh, NC 27603-1712 Telephone: (919) 733-3921 This division of North Carolina's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. 61 Support Organizations NORTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY 1508 Western Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27606 Telephone: (919) 733-6566 Family support services. RALEIGH VOCATIONAL CENTER 3011 Fallstaff Rd. Raleigh, NC 27601-1296 Telephone: (919) 828-2325 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs, experimenting with and designing new techniques of rehabilitation, work adjustment, placement, therapeutic recreation and adult development. NORTH CAROLINA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT 1110 Navaho Dr. Raleigh, NC 27600 Telephone: (800) TLC-0042 This is the Tech Act agency for North Carolina, helping residents with disabilities with assistive technology. WINSTON-SALEM INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND 7730 North Point Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Telephone: (919) 722-1378 Counseling, training and job opportunities for the blind. NORTH DAKOTA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COUNCIL State Capitol Bldg. Bismarck, ND 58505 Telephone: (701) 224-2970 Family support services. DAKOTA RADIO INFORMATION SERVICE Liberty Memorial Building Capitol Grounds Bismarck, ND 58505 Telephone: (701) 224-2497 Radio Reading Service for the blind or visually impaired and physically disabled. SPECIAL EDUCATION Department of Special Instruction State Capitol Bismarck, ND 58505 Telephone: (701) 224-2277 This division of North Dakota's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Capitol Building Bismarck, ND 58505 Telephone: (701) 224-2907 The office provides diagnosis and evaluation, vocational guidance, employment counseling, placement, training and technical aids. 62 Support Organizations GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON HUMAN RESOURCES State Capitol - Annex: 3rd floor Bismark, ND 58505 Telephone: (701) 224-2970 Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped," the committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. RURAL REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGIES DATABASE Medical Center, Rehabilitation Hospital Box 8202, University Station Grand Forks, ND 58202 Telephone: (701) 780-2311 Information, database, referral; disabilities - vision, mobility, hearing, learning, mental, speech. NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 500 Stanford Road Grand Forks, ND 58201 Telephone: (701) 777-4144 Technology Demonstration Center; Users' Group for adult visually impaired persons; training on computer aids and devices for school-aged visually impaired. NEVADA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT 5050 E. King - room 501 Carson City, NE 89710 Telephone: (702) 687-4452 This is the Tech Act agency for Nevada, helping residents with disabilities with assistive technology. REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED Department of Public Instructions 4600 Valley Road Lincoln, NE 68510-4884 Telephone: (402) 471-2891 This agency provides rehabilitation administration services for the blind and severely visually impaired individuals. NEBRASKA DISABLED PERSONS & FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM P.O. Box 95026 Lincoln, NE 68509 Telephone: (402) 471-3121 Family support services. NEBRASKA DIV. REHAB. SERVICES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED 4600 Valley Rd. Lincoln, NE 68510 Telephone: (402) 471-2891 Counseling, social work, rehabilitative and employment coundeling. 63 Support Organizations UNL - EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR DISABLED STUDENTS 132 Administration Building Lincoln, NE 68588-0401 Telephone: (402) 472-3787 The ECDS provides services to students who have a broad range of both physical and learning disabilities. One aspect of these services is the practice of using computer technology to improve students' academic performance and attitudes toward success. A project is underway to provide information delivery using computers. NEBRASKA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509 Telephone: (800) 742-7594 This is the Tech Act agency for Nebraska, helping residents with disabilities with assistive technology. The (800) number is VOICE/TDD. NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Box 94987 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509 Telephone: (402) 471-2471 Computer access and training on aids and devices. SPECIAL EDUCATION OFFICE Nebraska Department of Education 301 Centennial Mall South - Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509 Telephone: (402) 471-2471 This office of Nebraska's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services for children with disabilities. NEBRASKA SCHOOL FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED 824 Tenth Avenue P.O. Box 129 Nebraska City, NE 68410 Telephone: (402) 873-5513 The school provides training on computer aids and devices; word processing. DATABILITY / GOODWILL INDUSTRIES 1111 South 41st St. Omaha, NE 68105 Telephone: (402) 341-9326 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation training program (IBMRP) offers training to persons with disabilities in fields related to computers and programming. 64 Support Organizations GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION FOR THE HANDICAPPED 57 Regional Dr. Concord, NH 03301-9686 Telephone: (603) 271-2773 This commission offers a statewide information and referral service as well as technical assistance and a federally funded Client Assistance Program. It serves as a link between the disabled community and the Governor and other state officals. It offers publications, brochures and a newsletter. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION New Hampshire Department of Education 78 Regional Dr. - Bldg. 2 Concord, NH 03301 Telephone: (603) 271-3471 Counselors coordinate therapeutic evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and referral to community resources, such as independent living centers, rehabilitation facilities and vocational training options. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR THE BLIND 105 Loudon Rd. Concord, NH 03301 Telephone: (603) 271-3537 This group provides counseling and social work and employment rehabilitation. NEW HAMPSHIRE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL 10 Ferry St. Concord, NH 03301 Telephone: (603) 271-2773 Family support services. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NEW JERSEY 400 Worthington Ave. Harrison, NJ 07029 Telephone: (201) 481-2300 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. ACADEMY HOUSE 297 Academy Street Jersey City, NJ 07306 Telephone: (201) 656-5266 Academy House is a partial care program for clients 18 years and older; its goal is to help each client function in the community. The program offers prevocation training and placement, therapy and serves several disabilities. LON HOSFORD COMPUTING & TRAINING RD # 3 Box 150A - Goritz Estate Rd. Milford, NJ 08848 Telephone: (201) 996-3773 Hosford provides group and individual training on a variety of word processing applications. 65 Support Organizations MT. CARMEL DEPT. FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED 17 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ 07102 Telephone: (201) 596-4100 Advocacy and support services for visually impaired persons. EIES (ELECTRONIC INFORMATION EXCHANGE SYSTEM) 323 MLK Blvd. Newark, NJ 07102 Telephone: (201) 596-2929 The EIES system is investigating allowing people with disabilities, the homebound and senior citizens to computerize their communications. NJ COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED 1100 Raymond Blvd. Newark, NJ 07102 Telephone: (201) 648-2324 (800) 962-1233 Counseling, social work, education, employment and vocational training, reading, rehabilitation. MATHENY SCHOOL Main Street Peapack, NJ 07977 Telephone: (201) 234-0011 A combination school/hospital serving children and young adults with severe physical disabilities. A full range of services are provided: physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, educational programs, recreation and medical services. NEW JERSEY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL 108-110 North Broad Trenton, NJ 08625 Telephone: (609) 292-3745 Family support services. NEW JERSEY VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 1005 Labor & Industry Building John Fitch Plaza - CN 398 Trenton, NJ 08625 Telephone: (609) 292-5987 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, medical restoration, counseling, training and placement sevices and can also refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. Services are provided through a network of 19 statewide offices. DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION New Jersey State Department of Education 225 West State St. - CN 500 Trenton, NJ 08625 Telephone: (609) 633-6833 This division of the Department of Education oversees special education programs and services in New Jersey and has information on specific services. 66 Support Organizations GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON THE DISABLED 28 Yard Ave. Bldg. # 4, 3rd floor Trenton, NJ 08625 Telephone: (609) 633-6959 Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped," the committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. AUDIOVISION 2300 Stuyvesant Ave. Trenton, NJ 08618 Telephone: (609) 599-3636 Radio Reading Service for the blind and visually impaired. NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY HANDICAPPED 1900 North White Sands Blvd. Alamogordo, NM 88310 Telephone: (505) 437-3505 This school offers extensive services to blind and visually impaired children to age 21, emphasizing individual education plans and specialized instruction in orientation and mobility, braille, low vision skills and computer technology. There is also a preschool for ages up to 6 for Albuquerque residents. ALBUQUERQUE TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE Special Services 525 Buena Vista SE - Suite 15 Albuquerque, NM 87106 Telephone: (505) 243-1741 The Institute is a training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities; areas addressed include computer-related programs. SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO REHABILITATION CENTER D at East Eyman Roswell, NM 88201 Telephone: (505) 347-5491 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-CONCERNS OF HANDICAPPED Bataan Memorial Bldg - Room 171 Santa Fe, NM 87503 Telephone: (505) 827-6465 Concerns include employment, education, architectural access; works with employers, architects, legislators and consumers to promote civil rights for disabled individuals. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR THE BLIND 604 San Mateo Dr. Santa Fe, NM 87503 Telephone: (505) 892-4555 Counseling and social work, education and employment vocational evaluations and training. 67 Support Organizations NEW MEXICO TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 604 W. San Mateo Santa Fe, NM 87503 Telephone: (800) 866-2253 This is the Tech Act agency for New Mexico, helping residents with disabilities with assistive technology. DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Department of Education 300 Don Gaspar Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87503 Telephone: (505) 827-6541 This division of the Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Department of Education 604 West San Mateo Santa Fe, NM 87503 Telephone: (505) 982-4555 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement and referral to community resources and independent living centers. NEW MEXICO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL P.O. Box 968 Santa Fe, NM 87504 Telephone: (505) 827-2711 Family support services. NEVADA BUREAU OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND Kinkead Building 505 East King St. - room 503 Carson City, NV 89710 Telephone: (702) 885-4444 Evaluation and vocational training and placement, computers, education, physical restoration, personal adjustment services, independent living rehabilitation services, supported employment, therapeutic rehabilitation recreation, low vision clinic, mobility instruction, aids and appliances. SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 400 West King St. Carson City, NV 89710 Telephone: (702) 885-3140 This division of Nevada's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services in each state. NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 505 E. King St. - room 502 Carson City, NV 89710 Telephone: (702) 687-4440 Advocacy and support services. 68 Support Organizations GOVERNOR'S COMM.-EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE W/ DISABILITIES 3100 Mill St. - Suite 115 Reno, NV 89502 Telephone: (702) 789-0366 The Governor's Committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPS NY Department of Education Room 1073 EBA Albany, NY 12234 Telephone: (518) 474-5548 This division of New York's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. NEW YORK OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY 44 Holland Ave. Albany, NY 12229 Telephone: (518) 473-6062 Family support services. NEW YORK ADVOCATE FOR THE DISABLED 1 Empire State Plaza - 10th floor Albany, NY 12223-0001 Telephone: (800) 522-4369 This is the Tech Act agency for New York, helping residents with disabilities with assistive technology. The (800) number is VOICE/TDD. OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION State Education Department 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12230 Telephone: (800) 222-5627 (518) 474-2714 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement and can refer clients to community resources and independent living centers. COMMISSION FOR BLIND & VISUALLY HANDICAPPED State Department of Social Services 40 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12243 Telephone: (518) 473-1801 Some states maintain a separate rehabilitation administration to provide services for the blind and severely visually impaired individuals. NORTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND - ALBANY 301 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12206 Telephone: (518) 463-1211 High tech office training program for blind individuals; uses large and Braille print output and voice synthesizers as well as scanning devices - all tied to personal computers. Job placement is available. 69 Support Organizations STATE ADVOCATE FOR THE DISABLED 10th Floor, Agency Bldg. # 1 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223 Telephone: (800) 522-4369 (518) 474-2825 Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped," this agency works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. UCP OF CAPITAL DISTRICT Center for Disabled 314 S. Manning Blvd. Albany, NY 12208 Telephone: (518) 489-8336 This Community Service Ogranization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist eligible persons in evaluating solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. NATIONAL CENTER FOR DISABILITY SERVICES 201 I.U. Willets Rd. West Albertson, NY 11507 Telephone: (516) 747-5400 This community service organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They will assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. ASSOCIATION FOR NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED Brain Injured Children (ANIBIC) 212-12 26th Ave. Bayside, NY 11360 Telephone: (718) 423-9550 ANIBIC serves as an advocate for brain injured children and young adults for education, vocational training, legislation and professional development. The ANIBIC Center sponsors a wide range of programs for children and adults. including job development, speech-language therapy, parenting skills, tutorial program and scouting. ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME INC. 2616 Martin Ave. Bellmore, NY 11710 Telephone: (516) 221-4700 This group offers educational, therapeutic and health related services to persons with Down syndrome and their families on Long Island. NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION 999 Pelham Parkway Bronx, NY 10469 Telephone: (212) 519-7000 Advocacy and support services for the disabled. 70 Support Organizations LAVELLE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND East 221st St. and Paulding Ave. Bronx, NY 10469 Telephone: (212) 882-1212 Lavelle is a co-ed school for the visually impaired offering nursery, kindergarten, elementary and secondary programs for the legally blind. MUSIC THERAPY ASSOCIATION 25 Gelston Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Telephone: (718) 745-9231 This association provides services for disabled people interested in computer-generated music systems. Its services include consulting and system set-up. HELEN KELLER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND 57 Willoughby Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Telephone: (718) 522-2122 Services for the blind and visually impaired. CATHOLIC GUILD FOR THE BLIND 525 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Telephone: (716) 856-4494 Advocacy and support services. BOCES SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER Technology Assessment/Training Center 26 Legion Dr. Elmsford, NY 10595 Telephone: (914) 949-9331 (914) 592-7953 The Center provides advanced technology services to individuals with physical, visual, cognitive, hearing and language/learning disabilities. It provides assessment services which include access to microtechnology, impairment compensation, vocational/avocational needs and augmentative communication devices. BOCES functions as an information and demonstration center. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF ULSTER COUNTY (NY) P. O. Box 1488 Kingston, NY 12401 Telephone: (914) 336-7235 This UCP center provides services for all ages, including clinical/therapeutic, parent infant learning programs, an early childhood direction center, a residential program and a social services advocate for disabled persons. RADIO VISION 619 North St. Middletown, NY 10940 Telephone: (914) 343-1131 (800) 327-7343 Radio Reading Service for the blind and visually impaired. The 800 number is for NY residents. 71 Support Organizations REHABILITATION INSTITUTE 223 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, NY 11501 Telephone: (516) 741-2010 This training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities addresses computer-related programs. NEW YORK LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 111 East 59th St. New York, NY 10022 Telephone: (212) 355-2200 Counseling, social work, education, computers, health and rehabilitation and professional training. The New York Lighthouse is able to demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. The National Center for Vision and Aging is affiliated with the Lighthouse - offering information about age-related vision disorders, referrals, technical assistance and education. UCPA OF NEW YORK CITY 120 East 23rd St. - 5th floor New York, NY 10010 Telephone: (212) 979-9700 Ext. 263 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions and ordering. They are able to demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. PHOENIX HOUSE 164 West 74th St. New York, NY 10023 Telephone: (212) 595-5810 This program is an IBM-initiated rehabilitation training program (IBMRP) to train and place persons with disabilities in computer related fields. DAYTOP 54 West 40th St. New York, NY 10018 Telephone: (212) 354-6000 This training program, an IBM initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP), offers training in fields related to programming or computer use. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY 120 East 23rd St. New York, NY 10010 Telephone: (212) 979-9700 This IBM initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. 72 Support Organizations JEWISH GUILD FOR THE BLIND 15 West 65th St. New York, NY 10023 Telephone: (212) 769-6200 The guild is a not-for-profit, nonsectarian agency serving visually impaired, blind and multidisabled persons in the New York metro area. It provides a full range of rehabilitation, social, recreational, educational and health care services. IN TOUCH NETWORKS INC. 15 West 65th St. New York, NY 10023 Telephone: (212) 769-6270 Radio Reading Service for the visually or physically impaired. VISION RESOURCE CENTER New York City Public Schools 280 Broadway - room 737 New York, NY 10007 Telephone: (212) 349-6907 This center provides support and services, including demonstrations of the IBM Screen Reader. VISIONS 817 Broadway - 11th floor New York, NY 10003 Telephone: (212) 477-3800 Visions provides community-based services for the blind and visually impaired, including programs for seniors, special services for the multiply disabled and in-home teaching. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION 66 East 34th St. New York, NY 10016 Telephone: (212) 481-6300 This association provides research funding and other information for parents and patients. REACHOUT RADIO 422 South Clinton Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 Telephone: (716) 244-2222 Radio Reading Service for the blind and visually impaired. ROCHESTER REHABILITATION CENTER 44 Mt. Hope Ave. Rochester, NY 14620 Telephone: (716) 232-4600 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. 73 Support Organizations MARTIN INFORMATION SERVICES 87 Shelbourne Rd. Rochester, NY 14620 Telephone: (716) 244-5615 M.I.S. specializes in training and consulting on adaptive equipment for visually-impaired computer users: desktop publishing, custom programming, consulting. MIS carries a complete line of computer hardware, software and supplies, including large print and screen reading software and is a dealer for Arkenstone, Zoomtext, Lyons and JAWS. UCP OF NASSAU COUNTY 380 Washington Ave. Roosevelt, NY 11575 Telephone: (516) 378-2000 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordaable for persons with disabilities. They assist in evaluating solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. HELEN KELLER - MID ATLANTIC REGION 111 Middle Neck Rd. Sands Point, NY 11050 Telephone: (516) 944-8900 Education and training for the deaf and blind in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. READ-OUT - WCNY 506 Old Liverpool Rd. PO Box 2400 Syracuse, NY 13220-2400 Telephone: (315) 453-2424 Radio Reading Service for the blind and visually impaired serving Syracuse, Watertown, Utica and Ithaca. UCPA OF SYRACUSE - "ENABLE" 1603 Court St. Syracuse, NY 13208 Telephone: (315) 455-7591 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They will assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. They are able to demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. SYRACUSE ASSOCIATION - WORKERS FOR THE BLIND 616 South Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 Telephone: (315) 422-7263 The association provides a computer access training program for blind and visually impaired persons using computers with enlarged print, speech and/or Braille. 74 Support Organizations SCHNEIER COMMUNICATION UNIT Cerebral Palsy Center 1603 Court Street Syracuse, NY 13208 Telephone: (315) 455-7591 Support services for persons with cerebral palsy. CENTER FOR REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY Helen Hayes Hospital Rt. 9W West Haverstraw, NY 10993 Telephone: (914) 947-3000 The Center trains health care professionals in rehabilitation technology service delivery. SEARCH FOR CHANGE 66 Fulton Street White Plains, NY 10606 Telephone: (914) 428-5600 This psychiatric rehabilitation facility sponsors an IBM-initiated rehabilitation training program (IBMRP) that offers training in fields related to personal computer use; it offers residential and vocational services for the mentally ill of Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield counties. WESTCHESTER COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 44 Church St. White Plains, NY 10601 Telephone: (914) 761-3221 This organization provides support and advocacy services for vision impaired persons. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES 10600 Springfield Pike Cincinnati, OH 45215 Telephone: (513) 771-4800 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as data processing professionals. CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND 2045 Gilbert Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45202 Telephone: (513) 221-8558 The association provides support and advocacy, including computer training and access. CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Speech and Hearing East Euclid Ave. at East 24th Street Cleveland, OH 44115 Telephone: (216) 687-6990 This University is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for Speechviewer (SPV). By appointment only; Fridays 1 - 5 PM. 75 Support Organizations NORTH COAST CUED SPEECH SERVICES 23970 Hermitage Rd. Cleveland, OH 44122 Telephone: (216) 292-6213 This is an advocacy and support services agency that provides education and training in cued speech and lipreading, consultation services and certification of teachers of cued speech. CLEVELAND SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND 1909 East 101 St. Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone: (216) 791-8118 The society offers rehabilitation programs, computer access, support and advocacy, including aspects of service delivery in education. CLEVELAND HEARING & SPEECH CENTER 11206 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone: (216) 231-8787 The Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing speech, language and hearing care services. Affiliations with Case-Western Reserve University and University Hospital of Cleveland encourage professional education and research. Evaluation, counseling and support services are available. CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER 1909 East 101 St. Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone: (216) 791-8118 This support center provides services for the blind and visually impaired and can demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. CLEVELAND RADIO READING SERVICE 1909 East 101 St. Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone: (216) 791-8800 Radio Reading Service for the blind and visually impaired. REHABILITATION SERVICES COMMISSION Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired 400 E. Campus View Blvd. Columbus, OH 43235-4604 Telephone: (614) 438-1255 Counseling, social work, employment evaluation and vocational training. CENTRAL OHIO RADIO READING SERVICE 229 South High Street Columbus, OH 43215 Telephone: (614) 464-2614 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. OHIO STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 5220 North High Street Columbus, OH 43214 Telephone: (614) 888-1154 Training on computer aids and devices for Ohio residents. 76 Support Organizations DEPT. OF MENTAL RETARDATION & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY Ohio State Office Towers 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 Telephone: (614) 466-5990 Family support services. GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 400 E. Campus View Blvd. - SW 4 Columbus, OH 43235-4604 Telephone: (614) 438-1391 (800) 282-4536 The council serves as an advisor to the governor's office and the General Assembly to assist local, state and federal agencies to get funds to benefit disabled people. COMPUTER PROGRAMMER TRAINING Goodwill Rehabilitation Center 1331 Edgehill Rd. Columbus, OH 43212 Telephone: (614) 294-5181 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. OHIO REHABILITATION SERVICES - VISUALLY IMPAIRED 111 W. First St. - Suite 303A Dayton, OH 45430 Telephone: (513) 285-6572 This service provider has a full range of service and advocacy projects and can demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION COMPUTER PROGRAM St. Elizabeth Medical Center 601 Edwin Moses Blvd. Dayton, OH 45408 Telephone: (513) 229-6000 This rehabilitation center provides services for non-writing and non-speaking persons as part of its Augmentative Communication Computer Program. An interdisciplinary team evaluates persons with physical disabilities for computer access. MIAMI VALLEY RADIO READING SERVICES (WORDS INC.) 2673 South Dixie Highway Dayton, OH 45409 Telephone: (513) 294-1829 Radio Reading Service for the print-handicapped. CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED 220 Oberlin Road Elyria, OH 44035 Telephone: (216) 322-1122 Services for the blind, visually impaired and deaf-blind, including counseling, social work and rehabilitation and training. 77 Support Organizations SIGHT CENTER - TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND 1819 Canton St. Toledo, OH 43624 Telephone: (419) 241-1183 Monthly, social and recreational activities for visually impaired or blind adults and their families. OHIO COALITION FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED 933 High St. - Suite 106 Worthington, OH 43085 Telephone: (614) 431-1307 Currently developing a statewide database of agencies serving handicapped children. DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION State Department of Education 933 High Street Worthington, OH 43085 Telephone: (614) 466-2650 This division of Ohio's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. HINE MEMORIAL FUND 904 Renaissance Building 47 Federal Plaza Youngstown, OH 44503 Telephone: (216) 747-9335 Foundation which serves disabled children through age 21. May provide adaptive equipment and computers. PARKVIEW SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 3300 Gibson St. P.O. Box 309 Muskogee, OK 74403 Telephone: (918) 682-6641 Parkview is a residential school for blind and visually impaired children of Oklahoma. OKLAHOMA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COUNCIL P.O. Box 25352 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 Telephone: (405) 521-3571 Family support services. REHABILITATION SERVICES Department of Human Services P.O. Box 25352 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 Telephone: (405) 424-4311 Counselors coordinate therapeutic evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and referral to community resources and independent living centers. 78 Support Organizations OKLAHOMA GOODWILL INDUSTRIES 410 SW 3rd Oklahoma City, OK 73109 Telephone: (405) 236-4451 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. OKLAHOMA VISUAL SERVICES P.O. Box 25352 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 Telephone: (405) 424-6006 (405) 424-2662 Employment counseling, placement, reading, rehabilitation, professional training, employment. OKLAHOMA AREA SERVICES INFORMATION SYSTEM (OASIS) P.O. Box 26901 Oklahoma City, OK 73190 Telephone: (800) 24-OASIS (405) 271-6302 OASIS is a statewide computerized information and referral service and advocacy group offering services for children with special needs, including financial assistance, child care, therapy, education, medical care, transportation, couseling, diagnosis and evaluation. SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION Department of Education 2500 North Lincoln - Suite 4-11 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Telephone: (405) 521-3351 This division of the State Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services; it features a Campus Technology Center (CTC) that is a product demo site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV); educators are the primary users of the site. OKLAHOMA RADIO READING SERVICE 1108 N. E. 36th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Telephone: (405) 521-3833 (405) 521-3514 This Radio Reading Service for the Blind broadcasts over three FM stations. The service makes available new product information about new technologies for the blind called "At Your Service" and has a taping service. OFFICE OF HANDICAPPED CONCERNS 4300 North Lincoln Blvd. - Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Telephone: (405) 521-3756 (800) 522-8224 This office is an independent state agency which helps state government develop policies and services to meet the needs of Oklahomans with disabilities. OHC serves as a resource to disabled persons who want to present their views and recommendations to the Governor, the legislature and state agencies. 79 Support Organizations GOLDEN HOURS INC. 7140 SW Macadarm Ave. Portland, OR 97219-3013 Telephone: (503) 293-1902 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. OREGON COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND 535 S.E. 12th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 Telephone: (503) 238-8375 Some states maintain a separate rehabilitation agency to provide services for the blind and severely visually impaired individuals; rehabilitation and independent living skills. OREGON TECHNOLOGY ACCESS PROJECT 1871 NE Stephens St. Roseburg, OR 97470 Telephone: (503) 440-4791 This center provides demonstrations of the IBM Screen Reader. OREGON SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 700 Church St. SE Salem, OR 97301 Telephone: (503) 378-3820 Residential dayschool for visually impaired youngsters whose local districts cannot provide appropriate education. TALN (TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE FOR LIFE NEEDS) 2045 Silverton Rd. NE Salem, OR 97310 Telephone: (800) 358-3117 This is the Tech Act agency for Oregon, helping residents with disabilities with assistive technology. OREGON DISABLITIES COMMISSION 1880 Lancaster NE - Suite 106 Salem, OR 97310 Telephone: (503) 378-3142 (800) 358-3117 The commission serves as the governor's committee on employment of persons with disabilities. It provides information, referral and advocacy services, administering the deaf and hearing-impaired access program and the client assistance program. SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION Oregon Department of Education 700 Pringle Parkway SE Salem, OR 97301 Telephone: (503) 378-3702 This division of Oregon's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services in each state. 80 Support Organizations DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES - VOCATIONAL REHAB. 2045 Silverton Rd. NE Salem, OR 97310 Telephone: (503) 378-3850 Vocational and independent living services counselors coordinate therapeutic evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and can also refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. OREGON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COUNCIL 2575 Bittern St. NE Salem, OR 97310 Telephone: (503) 378-2429 Family support services. GOOD SHEPHERD REHABILITATION HOSPITAL Fifth and St. John Streets Allentown, PA 18103 Telephone: (215) 776-3239 Service delivery programs, including evaluation and assessment and help with adaptive devices. KEYSTONE RADIO INFORMATION SERVICE Blair County Association for the Blind 1912 8th Ave. Altoona, PA 16602 Telephone: (814) 944-2021 Radio Reading Service for the blind, visually impaired or print handicapped in Blair county. GREATER PITTSBURGH GUILD FOR THE BLIND 311 Station Street Bridgeville, PA 15017 Telephone: (412) 221-2200 For severely visually impaired and blind persons, the Guidl meets monthly, covering developments in the field, sharing concerns, discussing topics. UCP OF THE CAPITAL AREA 925 Linda Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011 Telephone: (717) 737-3477 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist in evluating solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. PENNSYLVANIA MENTAL RETARDATION SUPPORT SERVICES 302 Health & Welfare Bldg. Harrisburg, PA 17120 Telephone: (717) 878-5102 Family support services. 81 Support Organizations PENNSYLVANIA ASSISTIVE DEVICE CENTER 150 South Progress Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17109 Telephone: (800) 222-7372 (717) 657-5840 Information and assistance for all disabilities; publication: Assistive Device News. BLINDNESS AND VISUAL SERVICES Department of Public Welfare P. O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675 Telephone: (717) 787-6176 This state rehabilitation agency provides services for blind and visually impaired individuals. OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Labor and Industry Building, Rm 1300 7th and Forster Streets Harrisburg, PA 17120 Telephone: (717) 787-5244 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement and can refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. RADIO READING SERVICE 1800 N. 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 Telephone: (717) 238-2531 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired in the tri-county area. The combination of local programming and material from the In-Touch Network provides a variety of broadcasts to fill a 24-hour schedule. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-EMPLOYMENT OF HANDICAPPED Labor and Industry Building 7th and Forster Streets - room 1315 Harrisburg, PA 17120 Telephone: (717) 787-5232 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. SPECIAL EDUCATION - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 333 Market St. - 7th floor Harrisburg, PA 17126 Telephone: (717) 783-6913 This division of the State Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services in each state. 82 Support Organizations TRI-COUNTY BRANCH Pennsylvania Association for the Blind 1800 North Second St. Harrisburgh, PA 17102 Telephone: (717) 238-2531 This association works to improve the quality of life for blind and visually impaired persons by helping them achieve full potential and maximize their independence. Primary services include radio reading service, blindness prevention, recreation and sheltered workshop. RADIO TALKING LIBRARY SIGHT Saving Center 244 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA 17603 Telephone: (717) 394-7644 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. HANDISOFT INC. Center for Information Resources 4212 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 898-8108 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist in evaluating solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. CENTER FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES 3025 Chestnut St. - 3rd floor Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 898-8108 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. The center offers a course, information processing career training, which specializes in data processing and has a technology center offering consultation on the installation of information systems. ASSOCIATED SERVICES FOR THE BLIND 919 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 Telephone: (215) 627-0600 ASB has available computer-related materials in Braille (thermoform copy). This organization is a merger of Volunteer Services for the Blind, Radio Information Center for the Blind and the Nevil Institute for Rehabilitation and Service. JEWISH EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL SERVICE Orleans Vocational Center 1330 Rhawn Street Philadelphia, PA 19111 Telephone: (215) 728-4400 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. 83 Support Organizations DATA PROCESSING TRAINING FOR DISABLED PERSONS 4025 Chestnut St. - 3rd floor Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 898-8108 This center has a Programmer Training Project and assists with evaluation. OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 64th and Malvern Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19151 Telephone: (215) 877-0313 Overbrook provides computer access and training for the blind. COMPUTER CAREERS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Center for Information Resources 4025 Chestnut St. - 3rd floor Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 898-8108 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. RADIO INFORMATION CENTER FOR THE BLIND 919 Walnut St. - 2nd floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Telephone: (215) 627-0600 Radio Reading Service for the Blind and Visually Impaired. RECORDING FOR THE BLIND 3550 Market St. - Suite 201 Philadephia, PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 382-1100 RFB provides recorded scientific and technical textbooks free of charge to registered borrowers. PITTSBURGH BLIND ASSOCIATION 300 South Craig Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Telephone: (412) 682-5600 Computer access. COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY Institute of Advanced Technology 808 Ridge Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Telephone: (412) 237-2767 A job training and employment placement program for individuals with physical disabilities. Graduates earn a certificate in computer programming. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN 201 North Bellefield Ave. NE Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Telephone: (412) 621-0100 Assessment and treatment. 84 Support Organizations ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS-LEARNING DISAB. 4156 Library Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15234 Telephone: (412) 341-1515 Each state has a local chapter. Contact national office for address, phone number and free packet of information. GOLDEN TRIANGLE RADIO INFORMATION CENTER Duquesne University 408 Communication Center Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Telephone: (412) 434-6023 Radio Reading Service for the Blind and Visually Impaired. HELEN KELLER - EAST CENTRAL REGION 1301 Lincoln Ave. Prospect Park, PA 19076 Telephone: (215) 237-1575 Education and training for deaf/blind in these states: Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia. Disabilities - vision, hearing. ALLIED SERVICES 475 Morgan Highway - P.O. Box 1103 Scranton, PA 18501 Telephone: (717) 348-1496 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist in evaluating solutions, orderings, installing and ongoing support. ALLIED SERVICES P.O. Box 1103 Scranton, PA 18501 Telephone: (717) 348-1338 Vocational and professional services for persons with disabilities. PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY 353 Moore Bld. Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16801 Telephone: (814) 863-1747 Software for reading and writing instruction with deaf, mentally retarded, learning impaired and multiply disabled children. WRKC RADIO HOME VISITOR Kings College Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 Telephone: (717) 825-5811 (717) 825-5900 Radio Reading Service for the blind or visually impaired - 7 days/week, broadcast on the college's FM station; no special radios required. 85 Support Organizations NORTH CENTRAL SIGHT SERVICES INC. P.O. Box 3292 901 Memorial Avenue Williamsport, PA 17701 Telephone: (717) 323-9401 Computer access. YORK COUNTY BLIND CENTER RRS 800 East King St. York, PA 17403 Telephone: (717) 848-1690 Radio Reading Service for the blind or visually impaired. Sight Loss Support Group meetings. PUERTO RICO VOC. REHABILITATION PROGRAM Box 1118 Hato Rey, PR 00919 Telephone: (809) 725-1792 Physical and Mental Restoration Services, employment evaluation, vocational training and placement for eligible citizens with disabilities. EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF RHODE ISLAND Meeting Street School 667 Waterman Ave. East Providence, RI 02914 Telephone: (401) 438-9500 ext. 246 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. They are able to demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Social and Rehabilitive Services 46 Aborn Street Providence, RI 02903 Telephone: (401) 421-7005 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and can refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED Social and Rehabilitive Services 46 Aborn Street Providence, RI 02903 Telephone: (401) 277-2300 Some states maintain a separate rehabilitation administration to provide services for the blind and severely visually impaired individuals. This agency provides counseling, social work, employment and pre-vocational evaluation, rehabilitation and professional training. 86 Support Organizations SARGENT REHABILITATION CENTER 229 Waterman St. Providence, RI 02906 Telephone: (401) 751-3113 A training and employment placement model using a job coach for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 200 Roger Williams Bldg. 22 Hayes St. Providence, RI 02908 Telephone: (401) 277-3505 This division of Rhode Island's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on special education services. IN-SIGHT RADIO 43 Jefferson Blvd. Warwick, RI 02888 Telephone: (401) 941-3322 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. SOUTH CAROLINA SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT NETWORK (SENET) Health and Human Services State Offices Columbia, SC 29202 Telephone: (800) 922-1107 A division of South Carolina's state health and human services department helping provide services and support in the employment of the disabled. EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA 3020 Farrow Rd. Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: (803) 256-0735 This is an affiliate of the National Easter Seal Society. Support services and advocacy. SC EDUCATIONAL RADIO FOR THE BLIND 1430 Confederate Ave. Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: (803) 734-7555 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. OFFICE OF PROGRAMS FOR HANDICAPPED State Department of Education 100 Executive Center Dr. Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: (803) 737-8710 This division of South Carolina's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. 87 Support Organizations SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND 1430 Confederate Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: (803) 734-7520 This group is a rehabilitation agency providing services for the blind and severely visually impaired individuals. SOUTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF MENTAL RETARDATION 2712 Middleburg Dr. Columbia, SC 29240 Telephone: (803) 737-6444 This state agency provides support and services for the mentally retarded population. SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S REHABILITATIVE SERVICES 2600 Bull St. Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: (803) 737-4050 CRS provides medical and related services to children from birth to 18 years of age with physical disabilities and certain chronic diseases. SOUTH CAROLINA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COUNCIL 1205 Pendleton St. - room 372 Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: (803) 734-0465 The council provides family support services and advocary programs. SOUTH CAROLINA HANDICAPPED SERVICES INFORMATION SYSTEM Benson Building U. of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 Telephone: (800) 922-1107 (803) 777-5732 SCHSIS is a computerized information and referral system for South Carolina's citizens with disabling conditions. The centralized source provides details on services offered by state and other public agencies. It is operated and administered by the Center for Developmental Disabilities at the South Carolina School of Medicine. SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR DEAF & BLIND Cedar Springs Station Spartanburg, SC 29302 Telephone: (803) 585-7711 Computer access. Training on computer aids and devices - Ohtuski Braille System with IBM PS/2 and Writing to Read program. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLED P.O. Box 15 West Columbia, SC 29171-0015 Telephone: (803) 739-5303 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. 88 Support Organizations SOUTH CAROLINA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DEPT. 1410 Boston Ave. West Columbia, SC 29171 Telephone: (803) 822-5362 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. The center can demonstrate the IBM Screen Reader. SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF 1723 Augusta Rd. West Columbia, SC 29169 Telephone: (803) 794-3175 TDD803/794-7095 Advocacy and support services for the hearing impaired population. SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED 423 S.E. 17th Avenue Aberdeen, SD 57401 Telephone: (605) 622-2580 Educational program for blind, visually impaired and deaf-blind. Provides services on-site and throughout South Dakota. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OFFICE Kneip State Office Building 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501 Telephone: (605) 773-3125 Counselors coordinate therapeutic evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and referral to community resources and independent living centers. SOUTH DAKOTA SERVICE TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED 700 Governor's Dr. Pierre, SD 57501 Telephone: (605) 773-4644 Counseling, social work, computers, rehabilitation, employment and pre-vocational evaluation, placement. SECTION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION Division of Elementary and Secondary Schools New State Office Building Pierre, SD 57501 Telephone: (605) 773-3678 This division of the State Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services SERVICE TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED 700 Governor's Dr. Pierre, SD 57501 Telephone: (605) 773-4644 Radio Reading Service for the blind or visually impaired. 89 Support Organizations NACE CENTER Crippled Children's Hospital and School 2501 West 26th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Telephone: (605) 336-1840 NACE (Non-verbal Augmentative Communication Evaluation Center) provides evaluation services to persons with communication disorders or motor impairments. W. TN SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER Lambuth College Carney Johnston Hall 401 Maple St., P. O. Box 3683 Jackson, TN 38303 Telephone: (901) 424-9089 This center provides support and training on assistive devices and is affiliated with the national organization, Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). It is a product demonstration site (PDS) or the IBM Screen Reader (SRD), SpeechViewer (SPV), and PhoneCommunicator (PHC). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. EAST TENNESSEE SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY Access Center 5719 Kingston Pide Knoxville, TN 37919 Telephone: (615) 584-4465 This rehabilitation and training center provides demonstration of the IBM Screen Reader. This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries and product demonstrations. UCP OF THE MID-SOUTH 2760 Union Extended - Suite 914 Memphis, TN 38112 Telephone: (901) 323-0190 Services for the cerebral palsy community; they also offer a revolving loan program for individuals/families in the greater Memphis area. WTTL RADIO 1850 Peabody Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 Telephone: (901) 725-8833 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. TENNESSEE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT 706 Church St. Nashville, TN 37243-0675 Telephone: (615) 248-6733 This is the Tech Act agency for Tennessee, helping residents with disabilities with assistive technology. In the Algood area, call: (615) 537-6575; in the Chattanooga area, call: (615) 697-4400; in the Jackson area, call: (901) 424-9089; in the Knoxville area, call: (615) 584-4465; in the Memphis area, call: (901) 528-6445; in the Waynesboro area, call: (615) 722-5401; in the Nashville area, call number (615) 248-6733. 90 Support Organizations TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 115 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville, TN 37214 Telephone: (615) 741-4431 The school provides computer access training on devices and aids. TENNESSEE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COUNCIL 505 Deaderick Ave. - 4th floor Nashville, TN 37219 Telephone: (615) 741-1742 The council provides family support services and advocacy for persons with disabilities. TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY ACCESS PROJECT 706 Church St. - 3rd floor Nashville, TN 37243-0675 Telephone: (615) 741-7441 (800) 732-5059 This agency supports the Tennessee Tech. Act (Public Law 100-407) legislation and administers that grant through state-selected Resource Information Centers; it works with IBM's National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities and IBM's Disabilities Assistance Network. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Division of Special Programs 132 Cordell Hull Building Nashville, TN 37219 Telephone: (615) 741-2851 This division of Tennessee's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services in local school systems. SERVICES FOR THE BLIND Tennessee Division - Rehabilitation Services 400 Deaderick St. - Suite 1100 Nashville, TN 37219 Telephone: (615) 741-2919 Counseling, social work, education, computers, employment, pre-vocational evaluation and placement. GOVERNOR'S COMM.-EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE W/ DISABILITIES Citizens Plaza Bank Building 400 Deaderick St. - 11th Floor Nashville, TN 37219 Telephone: (615) 741-2095 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. COMPUTERS FOR DISABLED USER GROUP 4807 Placid Dr. Austin, TX 78731 Telephone: (512) 459-5380 This group shares information about computer use by persons with disabilities. 91 Support Organizations REGION XIII EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER 5701 Springdale Road Austin, TX 78723 Telephone: (512) 929-1313 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. SIGHT THROUGH HELPING HANDS 1406 Wilshire Boulevard Austin, TX 78722 Telephone: (512) 451-4802 (512) 385-6935 Volunteer organization; information on ATM machine for the blind. TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND TCB Administration Building 4800 North Lamar, P.O. Box 12866 Austin, TX 78711 Telephone: (512) 459-2500 (800) 252-5204 The Texas Commission for the Blind provides services that prevent vision loss or minimize the disabling consequences of a vision loss to eligible blind and visually impaired children and adults, including those who are deaf-blind. SQUIER COMPUTER SERVICES 7800 Shoal Creek - Suite 160 Austin, TX 78757 Telephone: (512) 452-1200 A Computer Training Center that provides out-of-house training on all major PC software products; its facilities accomodate wheelchairs. TEXAS GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE FOR DISABLED PERSONS 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751-2316 Telephone: (512) 483-4384 Along with mayor's committees across the state, the Texas Governor's Committee creates opportunities for persons with disabilities to make a contribution and to work to their full potential. Members of the committee promote employment and public awareness of the abilities and needs of people with disabilities. SIGHT THROUGH HELPING HANDS 1406 Wilshire Blvd. Austin, TX 78722 Telephone: (512) 451-4802 (512) 385-6935 Consultant, Braille installer and maker, volunteer. TEXAS PLANNING COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 118 East Riverside Dr. Austin, TX 78704 Telephone: (512) 445-8004 The council provides family support services and advocacy programs. TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND 4800 North Lamar Austin, TX 78756 Telephone: (512) 459-2570 Services for the blind and visually impaired. 92 Support Organizations DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS Texas Education Agency 1701 North Congress Austin, TX 78701 Telephone: (512) 463-9414 This division of the Texas Department of Education provides technical assistance to the 350 special education programs within the state's 1100 school districts. MCDOWELL AND ASSOCIATES 5604 Woodrow Ave. - # 13 Austin, TX 78756 Telephone: (512) 452-7735 This company offers training for blind and visually impaired persons in speech products and large print devices/software. They translate books into computer Braille code. Consulting services are offered to assist employers in determining the best solutions for blind employees. TEXAS REHABILITATION COMMISSION 118 East Riverside Dr. Austin, TX 78704 Telephone: (512) 483-4000 Counselors coordinate therapeutic evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and can refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers. TEXAS EASTER SEAL SOCIETY 800 West Ave. - Bldg. C: Suite 100 Austin, TX 78701 Telephone: (800) 492-5555 (512) 474-1272 Advocacy and support services for disabled residents of the Austin area. REGION V EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER 2295 Delaware Street Beaumont, TX 77703 Telephone: (409) 835-5212 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. REGION II EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER Microcomputer Technologist 209 North Water Street Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Telephone: (512) 883-9288 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. SOUTH TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 1907 Leopard Street Corpus Christi, TX 78469 Telephone: (512) 883-6553 Recreation, employment and training for legally blind persons. 93 Support Organizations DALLAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 4245 Office Pkwy. Dallas, TX 75204 Telephone: (214) 821-2375 Counseling, social work, sheltered workshop employment, vocational rehabilitation, on-the-job training, work adjustment and counseling. DALLAS SERVICES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN 3802 Cole Ave. Dallas, TX 75204 Telephone: (214) 526-8901 Many services are provided: preshcool and day care, adolescnet services, fmaily counseling, low vision clinic and screening, Braille transcription service, Saturday ophthalmology clinic. AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND 260 Treadway Plaza - Exchange Park Dallas, TX 75235 Telephone: (214) 352-7222 Southwest regional office of the national organization. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM El Centro Community College Main at Lamar Dallas, TX 75202 Telephone: (214) 746-2167 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to train and place disabled persons in the field of office systems, word processing and computerized accounting and telecommunications. HELEN KELLER - SOUTH CENTRAL REGION 4455 LBJ FWY - Suite 317 LB #3 Dallas, TX 75244 Telephone: (214) 490-9677 Education and training for deaf/blind persons in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas. BAYLOR INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION Gaston Episcopal Hospital 3505 Gaston Ave. Dallas, TX 75246 Telephone: (800) 365-1890 (214) 820-2176 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist in evaluating solutions, orderings, installing and ongoing support. NORTH TEXAS RADIO READING SERVICE 3001 Bookhout Dallas, TX 75201 Telephone: (214) 871-7668 Radio Reading Service for the blind and visually impaired. 94 Support Organizations TECHNOLOGY LEARNING CENTERS OF AMERICA 13612 Midway - Suite 480 Dallas, TX 75244 Telephone: (214) 960-0071 PC training for business professionals. REGION I EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER 1900 W. Schunior Edinburg, TX 78539 Telephone: (512) 383-5611 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. EL PASO RADIO READING SERVICE 100 Dunne Ave. El Paso, TX 79905 Telephone: (915) 532-4495 Radio Reading Service for the blind and visually impaired. EL PASO LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 100 Dunne Street El Paso, TX 79905 Telephone: (915) 532-4495 Support services and advocacy programs for blind and visually impaired persons. VOLUNTEERS FOR MEDICAL ENGINEERING OF TEXAS INC. P.O. Box 122175 Fort Worth, TX 76116 Telephone: (817) 762-3028 This volunteer non-profit organization provides practical, low-cost solutions to problems faced by the disabled, the elderly and the rehabilitation services industry. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF FORT WORTH P.O. Box 1408 Fort Worth, TX 76101-1408 Telephone: (817) 332-7866 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS 555 North Grants Lane Fort Worth, TX 76108 Telephone: (817) 246-2441 An employment placement program for individuals with disabilities in the association addresses computer-related programs. CENTER FOR COMPUTER ASSISTANCE TO THE DISABLED 617 Seventh Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104 Telephone: (817) 870-9082 817/870-9086TDD This non-profit training center for computer skills for jobs and daily life serves as a clearinghouse for information regarding computer applications. Acquired by REACH in January, 1989. Publication: Direct Link. 95 Support Organizations TARRANT COUNTY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY 617 Seventh Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104 Telephone: (817) 336-8693 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist eligible persons in evaluating solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. TRANSITIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY (TLC) AT GALVESTON 1528 Postoffice St. Galveston, TX 77553 Telephone: (409) 762-6661 TLC serves brain injured clients through support services and rehabilitation therapy and counseling. LIGHTHOUSE OF HOUSTON Career Center for the Visually Impaired 3530 West Dallas - P.O. Box 13435 Houston, TX 77219 Telephone: (713) 527-9561 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Education Technology Consultant 6108 Irvington Houston, TX 77022 Telephone: (713) 696-8150 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. HOUSTON TAPING FOR THE BLIND RADIO 3935 Essex Lane Houston, TX 77027 Telephone: (713) 622-2767 Radio Reading Service and special service taping for the print handicapped. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES 5200 Jensen Dr. Houston, TX 77026 Telephone: (713) 692-6221 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation training program (IBMRP) helps establish a project for training and placing disabled person in data processing. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Microcomputer Center FH131 4800 Calhoun Road Houston, TX Telephone: 713-749-1616 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. 96 Support Organizations PROJECT INDEPENDENCE Houston Community College 22 Waugh Dr. Houston, TX 76202 Telephone: (713) 868-0790 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation training program (IBMRP) helps establish a project for training and placing persons with disabilities in data processing. INDEPENDENT LIVING RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTER 3400 Bissonnet - Suite 101 Houston, TX 77005 Telephone: (713) 666-6244 713/666-0643TDD Network, independent living, directory of centers, research, training, technical assistance; disabilities - vision, mobility, hearing, learning, speech, mental. REGION VII EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER 818 East Main Street Kilgore, TX 75662 Telephone: (214) 984-3071 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. SOUTHWEST LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 607 Main Street Lubbock, TX 79401 Telephone: (806) 747-4215 This private, non-profit manufacturing concern provides vocational evaluation, on-the-job training, work adjustment, sheltered employment and competitive employment to visually impaired persons. REGION VIII EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER Coordinator of Media Programs 710 North Jefferson Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 Telephone: (214) 572-8551 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. WEST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 2001 Austin St. San Angelo, TX 76903 Telephone: (915) 655-1010 (915) 653-4231 Advocacy and support services. COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEM San Antonio College 1300 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78284 Telephone: (512) 733-2859 A database information service provided by the college. 97 Support Organizations COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS San Antonio College 1300 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, TX 78284 Telephone: (512) 733-2859 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation training program (IBMRP) offers training to persons with disabilities in fields related to computers and programming. EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 20 Director of Media Component 1314 Hines Avenue San Antonio, TX 78208 Telephone: (512) 271-7611 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. SAN ANTONIO ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND 2305 Roosevelt Ave. P.O. Box 10230 San Antonio, TX 78210 Telephone: (512) 533-5195 This group has participants who are blind and disabled who make mechanical pencils, oil analysis sampler kits and sews for commercial and private industry. Evaluation and work adjustment training is done by the rehabilitation division. EAST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 1716 Forest Avenue Tyler, TX 75702 Telephone: (214) 595-3444 This is a non-profit private agency supplying rehabilitation and employement for the blind and visually impaired in a 35 county area of east Texas. REGION III EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER 1905 Leary Lane Victoria, TX 77901 Telephone: (512) 573-0731 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. REGION XII EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER 401 Franklin Waco, TX 76701-2108 Telephone: (817) 756-7494 This Campus Technology Center (CTC) is a Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Educators are the primary users of the site. WACO LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 700 South 15th Waco, TX 76706 Telephone: (817) 753-1062 This sheltered workshop trains and employs blind, legally blind and disabled workers for production. 98 Support Organizations BEACON LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 300 7th Street Wichita Falls, TX 76301 Telephone: (816) 767-0888 Beacon Lighthouse provides services for the blind; call for service information. UTAH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Developmental Center for Disabled Persons Utah State University Logan, UT 84322-6800 Telephone: (800) 333-8824 This is the Tech Act agency for Utah residents, helping with assistive technology for persons with disabilities. UTAH SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 742 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 Telephone: (801) 399-3748 Parent/infant program; preschool classes; residential program; academic program; lending center; outreach program. UTAH EASTER SEAL SOCIETY 331 S. Rio Grande St. - Suite 206 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Telephone: (801) 531-0522 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist eligible clients in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. UTAH SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES UNIT 250 East Fifth South Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: (801) 538-7702 This unit of Utah's Office of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. UTAH DIVISION SERVICES - VISUALLY HANDICAPPED 309 East First South Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: (801) 533-9393 State advocacy and support services organization. UTAH COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 120 North 200 West Salt Lake City, UT 84103 Telephone: (801) 538-4210 Family support services. SALT LAKE SKILLS CENTER 1040 West 700 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Telephone: (801) 328-5511 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a federally funded and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. 99 Support Organizations GOVERNOR'S COMM.-EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE W/ DISABILITIES 120 North 200 West P.O. Box 45500 Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0500 Telephone: (801) 538-4210 TDD801 538-4102 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. UTAH LIBRARY FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED 2150 S. 300 West - Suite 16 Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Telephone: (801) 466-6363 The library provides services to the blind and physically disabled in Utah and Wyoming who cannot read or use conventional materials in the following format: Braille, large print, recorded discs and cassette and radio reading service. DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES Office of Education 250 East Fifth South Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: (801) 533-5991 Counselors coordinate therapeutic evaluation, counseling, training and placement services and can refer clients to community resources and independent living centers. COMPDATA SERVICES CORP. 2800 Shillington - Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22206 Telephone: (703) 845-4966 CompData provides computer hardware/software classes (some taught by individuals with disabilities) for individuals with disabilities. LEARNING NEEDS AND EVALUATION CENTER The University of Virginia B012 Brooks Hall Charlottesville, VA 22903 Telephone: (804) 924-3139 voice/TDD This Center assists students and coordinates agency services for students with disabilities. It is free to all students and people from the University community and the Charlottesville/Albermarle communities. The University library provides a variety of services and equipment in support of the research needs of the disabled. COMPUTER PROGRAMMER TRAINING PROJECT Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Fishersville, VA 22939 Telephone: (703) 332-7227 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. 100 Support Organizations COMPUTER ACCESS CENTER FOR VISUALLY-IMPAIRED Mary Washington College Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5358 Telephone: (703) 899-4612 The center provides access for students, faculty and staff who cannot use conventional computers; the center has catalogs and resource lists for recorded, Braille and large-print textbooks. VIRGINIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND 700 Shell Rd. Hampton, VA 23661 Telephone: (804) 247-2033 This school provides education and other services for persons with disabilities in vision and hearing. VALLEY VOICE RADIO READING SERVICE WMRA-FM James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA 22807 Telephone: (703) 568-3811 (703) 568-6221 Radio Reading Service for the blind, visually impaired or physically disabled. The informational and entertainment programs are broadcast 17 hours/day. CUMBERLAND P. O. Box 150 New Kent, VA 23124 Telephone: (800) 368-3472 (800) 552-1828 This hospital for children and adolescents treats severe head injuries and severe physical problems - diabetes, blood diseases, seizures - along with accompanying emotional disorders. Long term residential care is provided. RIVERSIDE REHABILITATION INSTITUTE 245 Chesapeake Ave. Newport News, VA 23607 Telephone: (800) 367-6212 (804) 928-8150 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation training program (IBMRP) places persons with disabilities in computer related fields. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT - VISUALLY IMPAIRED 397 Azalea Avenue Richmond, VA 23227 Telephone: (804) 264-3140 Counseling, social work, educational and rehabilitative employment pre-vocational evaluation and placement. BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RIGHTS OF DISABLED 101 North 14th St. - 17th floor Richmond, VA 23219 Telephone: (804) 225-2042 TDD804 552-3962 Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped," the board works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. 101 Support Organizations VIRGINIA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM Dept. of Rehabilitation Services P.O. Box 11045 Richmond, VA 23230 This is the Tech Act agency for Virginia residents, helping with assistive technology for persons with disabilities. DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Virginia Department of Education P.O. Box 60 Richmond, VA 23216 Telephone: (804) 225-2065 This division of Virginia's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES Board of Vocational Rehabilitation P.O. Box 11045 Richmond, VA 23230 Telephone: (804) 367-0318 Counselors provide vocational rehabilitation services, including evaluation, counseling, training and job placement; they refer clients to community resources, such as independent living centers and sheltered workshops. VIRGINIA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COUNCIL 101 N. 14th St. - 17th floor Richmond, VA 23219 Telephone: (804) 225-2042 Family support services. EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA 4841 Williamson Rd. P.O. Box 5496 Roanoke, VA 24012 Telephone: (800) 365-1656 (703) 362-1656 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist eligible users in evaluating appropriate solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. VIRGINIA TECH RADIO READING SERVICE Grand Pavillion 4235 Electric Road SW Roanoke, VA 24014 Telephone: (703) 857-8900 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. VIRGINIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND P.O. Box 2069 Staunton, VA 2069 Telephone: (703) 332-9000 This State institution offers free specialized instructional programs for deaf and blind children - both residential and day student placement. 102 Support Organizations VIRGINIA BEACH ADULT SERVICES 3500 Virginia Beach Blvd. - Suite 310 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Telephone: (804) 486-6251 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. VOICE OF THE PENINSULA P. O. Box 1469 Yorktown, VA 23692 Telephone: (804) 898-0357 Radio Reading Service for the blind or visually impaired. VIRGIN ISLANDS-DEPARTMENT SOCIAL WELFARE P.O. Box 550-Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, VI 00801 Telephone: (809) 774-0930 Counseling, social work, education, skill development, placement. VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED 37 Elmwood Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 Telephone: (802) 863-1358 (800) 322-5861 This association is a private non-profit agency serving the blind and visually impaired in Vermont. SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES Department of Education 120 State St. Montpelier, VT 05602 Telephone: (802) 828-3141 This division of Vermont's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services in each state. UCP OF VERMONT 73 Main St. - room 402 Montpelier, VT 05602 Telephone: (802) 223-5161 This Community Service Organization (CSO) has formed a partnership with IBM making personal computers more affordable for persons with disabilities. They assist in evaluating solutions, ordering, installing and ongoing support. LAMOILLE CITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE Developmental Disabilities Services Washington Hwy RFD 3-Box 747 Morrisville, VT 05661 Telephone: (802) 888-4914 This training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities addresses computer-related programs. 103 Support Organizations VERMONT DIV. OF SERVICES FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED Agency of Human Resources 103 South Main St. Waterbury, VT 05676 Telephone: (802) 241-2211 Counseling, independent living skills, computer rehabilitation, employment and vocational career counseling. VERMONT ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT Dept. of Aging and Disabilities 103 S. Main St. Waterbury, VT 05676 Telephone: (800) 622-4555 This is the Tech Act agency for Vermont residents, helping with assistive technology for persons with disabilities. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DIVISION Dept. of Social and Rehabilitation Services 103 S. Main St., Human Resource Agency Waterbury, VT 05676 Telephone: (802) 241-2186 Counselors coordinate vocational evaluation, counseling, training and placement and referral to community resources and independent living centers. PROJECT TRANSITION III Gilman Office Center - Bldg. 1 White River Junction, VT 05501 Telephone: (802) 295-1705 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities. Areas addressed include computer-related programs. ASSOC. DEVEL. OF COMPUTER BASED INSTR. SYSTEMS Miller Hall 409 Bellingham, WA 98225 Telephone: (206) 676-2860 This association provides information, a database, referral service, diagnostic training and direct support for persons with the following disabilities: vision, mobility, hearing, learning, mental and speech. VISION SERVICES-AN AGENCY FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED Snohomish County 2114 19th Street Everett, WA 98036 Telephone: (206) 252-1110 Support and counseling services for visually impaired Snohomish County residents. ST. MARTIN'S COLLEGE Microcomputer Resource Center Lacey, WA 98503 Telephone: (206) 438-4334 Software review center, educational information. 104 Support Organizations GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON DISABILITY ISSUES & EMPLOYMENT Mail stop KG-11 Employment Security Department Olympia, WA 98504 Telephone: (206) 438-3168 TDD206 438-3167 The governor's committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND 521 East Legion Way M/S FD11 Olympia, WA 98504 Telephone: (206) 586-1224 Some states maintain a separate rehabilitation administration to provide services for the blind and severely visually impaired individuals. Employment and vocational counseling are provided. WASHINGTON DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY Mailstop OB-42C Olympia, WA 98503 Telephone: (206) 753-3900 Family support services. SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION Department of Public Instruction FG-11 Old Capitol Building Olympia, WA 98504 Telephone: (206) 753-6733 This division of Washington's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services in each state. NW COUNCIL FOR COMPUTER EDUCATION Old Capitol Building - FG-11 Olympia, WA 98504 Telephone: (206) 586-2053 Network; disabilities - vision, mobility, hearing, learning, mental, speech. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Department of Social and Health Services State Office Building, #2 (OB-21C) Olympia, WA 98504 Telephone: (206) 753-2544 Counselors coordinate therapeutic evaluation, vocational counseling, training and placement and refer clients to community resources and independent living centers. WASHINGTON STATE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND 3411 S. Alaska St. Seattle, WA 98118 Telephone: (206) 721-4244 This rehabilitation center assists with information. 105 Support Organizations HEARING, SPEECH & DEAFNESS CENTER Comprehensive Rehabilitation Programs 1620 18th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 Telephone: (206) 323-5770 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities, the center addresses computer-related programs. NATIONAL RESOURCE INSTITUTE ON CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPS University of Washington - Mail Stop WJ-10 Seattle, WA 98195 Telephone: (206) 543-2213 NRICH provides training, technical assistance, information access and network building to professionals and others serving children with developmental disabilities and their families in the child welfare system. ASSOCIATION FOR PERSONS WITH SEVERE HANDICAPS 7010 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 Telephone: (206) 523-8446 This association offers information on severe-profound handicaps (particularly severe retardation), maintains an extensive bookstore and produces assistive devices. EVERGREEN RADIO READING SERVICE 821 Lenora Seattle, WA 98129 Telephone: (206) 464-6930 (800) 542-0866 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired - part of the Washington Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. VISION SERVICES-AN AGENCY FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED 1401 Madison - # 284 Seattle, WA 98104 Telephone: (800) 458-4888 Provides counseling, rehabilitation, public education, volunteer and low vision services. RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE HANDICAPPED Project Entry 20150 45th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98155 Telephone: (206) 362-2273 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences 1417 N.E. 42nd Street Seattle, WA 98195 Telephone: (206) 545-7400 This University is Product Demo Site (PDS) for SpeechViewer (SPV). Call for an appointment. 106 Support Organizations LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 2501 South Plum St. - P.O. Box C-14119 Seattle, WA 98114 Telephone: (206) 322-4200 Employment and pre-vocational evaluation, career counseling and placement, rehabilitative training. BLIND REHABILITATION SERVICE VA Medical Center (124) Tacoma, WA 98493-5000 Telephone: (206) 582-8440 Federal agency. Residential rehabilitation services for eligible legally blind veterans; education. WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 2214 East 13th Street Vancouver, WA 98663 Telephone: (206) 696-6630 Computer training on aids and devices. COMPUTER DEMONSTRATION CENTER PROGRAM 33 S. Second Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 Telephone: (509) 575-2885 Resource center, training/diagnostic/direct support; disabilities - vision, mobility, hearing, learning, mental, speech. WISCONSIN RADIO READING SERVICE 905 University Ave. - Suite 307 Madison, WI 53715 Telephone: (608) 255-7730 Radio Reading Service for the Blind or Visually Impaired. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE-PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 131 West Wilson St. - Room 1003 P.O. Box 7852 Madison, WI 53707 Telephone: (608) 266-5378 608-267-2082TDD The governor's committee advises and informs the governor, the legislature and state agencies about issues of concern to people with disabilities. The committee promotes public awareness of the abilities and needs of persons with disabilities. WISCONSIN COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY P.O. Box 7851 Madison, WI 53707 Telephone: (608) 266-7826 Family support services. WISCONSIN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT Dept. of Health and Social Services 1 W. Wilson St. Madison, WI 53707 This is the Tech Act agency for Wisconsin residents, helping with assistive technology for persons with disabilities. 107 Support Organizations DIVISION FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN & PUPIL SERVICES Department of Public Instruction P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI 53707-7841 Telephone: (608) 266-1649 608/267-2427TDD This division of the State Department of Public Instruction provides a variety of services to families and school districts regarding special education programs, children with special health care needs, counseling, guidance and social work. WISCONSIN REHABILITATION OFFICE FOR THE BLIND 1 West Wilson Madison, WI 53707 Telephone: (608) 266-5600 Counseling, rehabilitation, teaching and vocational guidance. COMPUTERS TO HELP PEOPLE INC. 1221 W. Johnson St. Madison, WI 53715 Telephone: (608) 257-5917 This organization trains disabled people in computer use, employs disabled people in computer related jobs, develops software for the disabled and distributes software by mail order. INSIGHT - WYMS P. O. Drawer 10K Milwaukee, WI 53201 Telephone: (414) 475-8389 Radio Reading Service for the print handicapped (including blind, visually impaired or physically impaired). PROGRAM FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED Milwaukee Area Technical College 700 West State St. Milwaukee, WI 53233 Telephone: (414) 278-6828 414/278-6986TDD The college provides access to computer and training aids for low vision adults. Adaptive hardware is also available for persons requiring synthetic speech. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN INC. 6055 North 91st Street Milwaukee, WI 53225 Telephone: (414) 353-6400 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers. CURATIVE REHABILITATION CENTER Vocational Adjustment Work Center Service 1000 North 92nd St. Milwaukee, WI 53226 Telephone: (414) 259-1414 A training and employment placement program for individuals with disabilities, the center addresses computer-related programs. 108 Support Organizations WISCONSIN WORKSHOP FOR THE BLIND 5316 West State St. Milwaukee, WI 53208 Telephone: (414) 257-7888 The workshop provides training on computer aids and devices. NORTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 1000 Campus Drive Wausau, WI 54401 Telephone: (715) 675-3331 Computer access, training aids and devices. VISUALLY IMPAIRED PROGRAMS North Central Technical College 1000 Campus Dr. Wausau, WI 54401 Telephone: (715) 675-3331 Resource center, training, diagnostics, direct support; disabilities - vision, hearing. WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES State Capitol Charleston, WV 25305 Telephone: (304) 766-4601 Counseling and social work, education, rehabilitation and employment pre-vocational evaluation. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON DISABLED PERSONS Dept. of Human Services - room B-617 1900 W. Washington St. East Charleston, WV 25305 Telephone: (304) 348-2400 Usually called "Committee on Employment of the Handicapped," this committee works with community employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. HEARS TO YOU W.Va. Library Comm. for Blind and Handicapped Cultural Center Charleston, WV 25305 Telephone: (304) 348-4061 This department of the WV Library Commission loans books in large print and cassettes to blind and physically handicapped individuals. They sponsor a 24 hour radio reading service. OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Department of Education B-304 Building 6, Capitol Complex Charleston, WV 25305 Telephone: (800) 642-8541 (304) 348-2696 This division of the Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. 109 Support Organizations WEST VIRGINIA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES State Health Dept. State Capitol Charleston, WV 25305 Telephone: (304) 348-0627 Family support services. WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND 301 East Maine St. Romney, WV 26757 Telephone: (304) 822-3521 Vision and hearing services. DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 326 Hathaway Building Cheyenne, WY 82002 Telephone: (307) 777-6843 Computer access and training on aids and devices. WYOMING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY PLANNING COUNCIL P.O. Box 265 Cheyenne, WY 82003 Telephone: (307) 632-0775 Family support services. SPECIAL PROGRAMS UNIT Department of Education Hathaway Bldg. - 2nd Floor Cheyenne, WY 82002 Telephone: (307) 777-7417 This division of Wyoming's Department of Education administers special education programs and has information on specific services. WYOMING SERVICES - VISUALLY HANDICAPPED Hathaway Building - room 226 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Telephone: (307) 777-7279 Counseling, social work, education, pre-vocational evaluation, career counseling and development education. GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE FOR EMPLOYMENT OF THE HANDICAPPED Hathaway Building - room 338 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Telephone: (307) 777-7191 The governor's committee works with statewide employers to promote the hiring of disabled persons. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Department of Employment Hathaway State Office Bldg. - room 327 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Telephone: (307) 777-6624 Counselors coordinate therapeutic evaluation, counseling, training and placement and referral to community resources and independent living centers. 110 Support Organizations This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. ALASKA CENTER FOR ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY Sheffield Hotel 104 Katlian P.O. Box 6069 Sitka, AK 99835 Telephone: 907-747-6960 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER 3421 5th Ave. South Birmingham, AL 35222 Telephone: 205-251-2223 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIAL CONSUMERS Consumers 2939 Johnson Rd. S.W. Huntsville, AL 35805 Telephone: 205-880-0671 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER c/o Arkansas Easter Seal Society 2801 Lee Avenue Little Rock, AR 72205 Telephone: 501-663-8331 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. 111 Support Organizations TEAM OF ADVOCATES FOR SPECIAL KIDS 100 W. Cerritos Anaheim, CA 92805 Telephone: 714-533-TASK This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. DISABLED CHILDREN'S COMPUTER GROUP 2095 Rose Street, 1st Floor Berkeley, CA 94709 Telephone: 415-841-3224 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER 590 Castro Street Mountain View, CA 94041 Telephone: 415-961-6789 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. SPECIAL AWARENESS COMPUTER CENTER Rehabilitation Center 2975 North Sycamore Dr. Simi Valley, CA 93065 Telephone: 805-582-1881 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. ACCESSABILITY RESOURCE CENTER 1056 East 19th Ave., B-410 Denver, CO 80218-1088 Telephone: 303-861-6250 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. 112 Support Organizations COMPUTER CITE 215 E. New Hampshire St. Orlando, FL 32804 Telephone: 407-299-5000 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. TECH-ABLE 1040 Irwin Bridge Rd. Conyers, GA 30207 Telephone: 404-922-6768 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. ALOHA SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY ACCESS CENTER 1750 Kalakaua Ave. #1008 P.O. Box 27741 Honolulu, HI 96827-0741 Telephone: 808-955-4464 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. READI P.O. Box 523 Marion, IA 52302 Telephone: 319-365-2683 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. TECHNICAL AIDS & ASSISTANCE FOR THE Disabled Center 1950 West Roosevelt Chicago, IL 60608 Telephone: 312-421-3373 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. 113 Support Organizations NORTHERN ILLINOIS CENTER FOR Adaptive Technology 3615 Louisiana Rd. Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: 815-229-2163 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE 3023 Canterbury Salina, KS 67401 Telephone: 913-827-0301 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. SPECIALINK 36 W. 5th Street Covington, KY 41011 Telephone: 606-491-2464 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. DISABLED CITIZENS COMPUTER CENTER Louisville Free Public Library 4th and York Streets Louisville, KY 40203 Telephone: 502-561-8637 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. CATER-CENTER FOR ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY & Educational Resources 1636 Toledano Street, Ste 311 New Orleans, LA 70115-4598 Telephone: 504-899-8375 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. 114 Support Organizations MA SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY ACCESS CENTER 1/6 Mudge Way Town Center Bedford, MA 01730 Telephone: 617-275-2446 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. LEARNING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH COMPUTERS, INC. 28 E. Ostend St., Suite 140 Baltimore, MD 21230 Telephone: 301-466-6238 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. MAINE PARENT FEDERATION P.O. Box 2067 Augusta, ME 04338-2067 Telephone: 207-582-2504 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. PACER CENTER, INC. 4826 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55417-1055 Telephone: 612-827-2966 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. COMPUTER RESOURCE CENTER St. Louis Easter Seal Society 5025 Northrup St. Louis, MO 63110 Telephone: 314-776-1996 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. 115 Support Organizations PARENTS, LET'S UNITE FOR KIDS 1500 N. 30th Street Billings, MT 59101-0298 Telephone: 406-657-2055 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. PATHFINDER ATA Computer Resource Center 1600 2nd Ave. SW Minot, ND 58701 Telephone: 701-852-9426 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. COMPUTER CTR. FOR PEOPLE W/ DISABILITIES c/o Family Resource Associates, Inc. 35 Haddon Ave. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Telephone: 201-747-5310 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. KESSLER INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION 1199 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 Telephone: 201-731-3600 This center provides support and training on assistive devices. THE CENTER FOR ENABLING TECHNOLOGY 9 Whippany Rd. P.O. Box 272 Whippany, NJ 07981 Telephone: 201-428-1455 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. 116 Support Organizations NEVADA TECHNOLOGY CENTER 2880 East Flamingo Rd., Suite A Las Vegas, NV 89121 Telephone: 702-735-2922 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. It is a product demonstration site (PDS) for the IBM Screen Reader (SRD), SpeechViewer (SPV), and PhoneCommunicator (PHC). TECHSPRESS Resource Center for Independent Living 409 Columbia St. Utica, NY 13502 Telephone: 315-797-4642 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESOURCES, INC. 4641 S. Braden, Suite 113 Tulsa, OK 74135 Telephone: 918-664-5257 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. OREGON OUTBACK TECHNOLOGY ACCESS CENTER P.O. Box 2916 La Grande, OR 97850 Telephone: 503-963-2129 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE W/ DISABILITIES c/o Kencrest, Room 200 One Plymouth Meeting Mall Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Telephone: 215-825-9298 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. 117 Support Organizations TECHNOLOGY ACCESS CENTER Fountain Square, Suite 126 2222 Metro Center Blvd. Nashville, TN 37228 Telephone: 615-248-6733 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5084 DeZavala Road San Antonio, TX 78249 Telephone: 512-696-1033 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. COMPUTER CENTER FOR CITIZENS with Disabilities 401 Twelfth Avenue, Suite 114 Salt Lake City, UT 84103 Telephone: 801-321-5770 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. SEATTLE TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE FOR Resources and Training 257 100th Ave. NE Bellevue, WA 98004 Telephone: 206-637-9848 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. PROJECT G.L.U.E c/o Children's Therapy Clinic 2345 Chesterfield Ave. Charleston, WV 25304 Telephone: 304-324-5601 This non-profit organization is a resource center for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). Their activities focus on the use of technology with individuals with disabilities and include consultations to teachers and families, software libraries, and product demonstrations. 118 Support Organizations ALTERNATIVE COMPUTER TRAINING FOR THE DISABLED (ACT) 562 Eglinton Ave. East - Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario, M4P-1B9 Telephone: (416) 488-4076 This IBM-initiated rehabilitation program (IBMRP) helps establish a self-sustaining and locally operated project to select, train and place disabled persons as computer programmers and information analysts. 119 Support Organizations +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | IMBED TRACE | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Page 0 (READPC SCRIPT D0) Page 0 (SCRIPTX SCRIPT D0) Page 0 (FONTS SCRIPT D0) Page 0 (OMNISYM SCRIPT) Page 0 (SUPPGRPS FNT D0) Page 1 (KICKOFF SCR D0) Page 2 (NSCPDINT SCT D0) Page 1 (SUPPNEW SI2 D0)