If you're new to vision loss—and even if you've been on this journey for a while—you might be wondering where to find the best resources to get the help you need.
Hadley is a great place to start. And here are five more resources to put at the top of your list.
5 Resources to Help Move Forward with Vision Loss
- APH Connect Center
The American Printing House for the Blind offers an online Directory of Services you can use to search for products, services, and information available locally or nationally. Call 800-232-5463. - Your State’s Vision Rehabilitation Services
Every state has an agency that helps people with disabilities, including vision loss. To find the office near you:- Go to the APH Connect Center’s Directory of Services.
- In the State/Province dropdown, select your state, then click Search.
- Select the link for Key State Agencies.
- Under State Rehabilitation Services, find the agency near you and call directly.
- NLS: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
This free service offers books and magazines in audio and braille—online or by mail. Download them or have them mailed, free of charge. Signing up also gives access to other services like NFB Newsline, a free audio news service.
You can find your local NLS library online or call 888-657-7323. - YouTube
Many people with vision loss share helpful videos. Check out:- The Blind Life – daily living tips
- The Blind Kitchen – accessible cooking tools
- LS&S Catalog
Looking for tools like a magnifier, tactile labels, or a talking watch? LS&S offers practical items for those with vision or hearing loss. Browse online or call 800-468-4789.
More on these resources
To learn more about using NLS, check out Hadley’s workshop series on the Digital Talking Book Standard Player.
Podcaster Steven Scott talks about products and technologies that help make life easier for him, and others with vision loss, on Hadley Presents: Apps, Gadgets, and Vision Loss.
You can listen to Hadley’s podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by phone: 847-558-1317.
Connect with others
Join Resource Roundtable, Hadley’s monthly group chat where members share resources and tips for connecting to information and support.
Coping with vision loss
Losing vision later in life is not just a practical adjustment; it's deeply emotional. Hadley’s Donahoe Center offers compassionate assistance, a supportive community, and trusted resources that promote well-being and foster connectedness. Call us at 800-323-4238.
What are the top resources you've found most helpful after your vision loss diagnosis?