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Texas Commission for the Blind, 4204 Woodcock, Suite 274, Trinity Bldg, San Antonio, TX 78228 (210-732-9751) Helps blind and visually disabled Texans to develop potential physically, mentally, socially, vocationally and economically. Office open 8-5 Mon-Fri.
American Foundation for the Blind (1-800-232-5463) Free brochures, Helen Keller information packet, and news on latest products for the blind, information on vision loss, blindness and services. Operators available 9-4 EST or leave message after-hours. Web-Site: http://www.afb.org
American Council of the Blind (1-800-424-8666) Call 9-5 EST Mon-Fri or call 2-5 to reach operator. Web-Site: http://www.acb.org
National Eye Care Project Help-line (1-800-222-3937) Puts eligible callers in touch with a local ophthalmologist who has volunteered to provide medical eye care at no out-of-pocket expenses. Must be a US citizen or legal resident, by 65 or older without access to an ophthalmologist they have seen in the past.
Texas Library for the Blind (1-800-252-9605) May leave message during non-working hours, Mon-Fri 8-5. Makes available books on tape, in Braille and in large print. "Talking Book Program" Web-Site: http://www.loc.gov/nls
Texas Rehabilitation Commission (210-805-2200, San Antonio) Texas State employment agency for those with disabilities to help prepare for and obtain employment. Prospective clients may self-refer or may also have referral from counselors or physician. Web Site: http://www.rehab.state.tx.us
Texas Department of Health, Public Health Region 8, (210-949-2000, San Antonio). Serves as pivotal agency for prevention of disease and promotion of health in Texas.
Vision & Hearing Services (219-949-2000) screens and examines children for possible hearing or vision handicaps as mandated by Special Senses & Communications Disorders Act of 1983. Refers when needed. Children's Hearing Aid loan program provides evaluation, aids ear molds and counseling for patient and family.
EPSDT (Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment, 210-494-2060) provides medical & dental care for Medicaid eligible under age of 21.
County Indigent Health Care (210-949-2000) provides basic medical care to indigent county residents in areas not served by public hospital or hospital district. Does not include Bexar County.
Medical transportation (210-949-2020 or 1-800-292-7353) provides medical transportation to eligible Medicaid medical appointments.