Valerie’s List Valerie Dodd Saraf’s informational e-newsletter and resource guide for people with Autism. Sign up for weekly updates. www.valerieslist.com
BLINDNESS Aira App Connects blind and visually impaired people to highly trained, remotely-located agents. Through a smartphone or optional Horizon Smart Glasses, the app delivers instant auditory access to visual information at the touch of a button. 800-835-1934 www.aira.io American Foundation for the Blind Resources for those living with blindness or visual impairment. 800-232-5463 www.afb.org Blind Community Connect Center of San Diego Resources, support, and recreational opportunities for blind and visually impaired adults and children. 1805 Upas St., SD, 92103 619-298-5021 www.bccsd.org Braille Institute (San Diego Braille Institute Regional Sight Center) Resources, programs and social opportunities for individuals with blindness or visual impairment. 4555 Executive Dr., SD, 92121 858-452-1111 www.brailleinstitute.org/sandiego Learning Ally (See listing under Dyslexia) National Braille Challenge (Braille Institute) A Braille “spelling bee” for blind students, testing spelling, comprehension, speed, accuracy and chart reading. Children can win cash and adaptive equipment. Los Angeles, CA 323-663-1111; 800-BRAILLE www.brailleinstitute.org
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Free library program of Braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the U.S. by postagefree mail. 888-657-7323 www.loc.gov/nls San Diego Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired Vision rehabilitation services including assistive tech, counseling, education, advocacy, and facility assessment. 5922 El Cajon Blvd., SD, 92115 619-583-1542 1385 Bonair Rd. Vista, CA 92084 760-758-5956 www.sdcb.org The Vision of Children Foundation Through ongoing research provides resources, tools and support to visually impaired individuals and their families. 12555 High Bluff Dr. #330 SD, 92130 858-314-7916 www.visionofchildren.org
BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES Brain Injury Association of America Information on the diagnosis and treatment of brain injury. 800-444-6443 www.biausa.org Brain Injury Resource Center The largest web-based collection of medical and legal information about brain injury. 206-621-8558 www.headinjury.com Men with Spinal Cord Injuries Support Group Provides a safe place to talk for teen boys and men to discuss their injury and find resources for quality of life. 2999 Health Center Dr. SD, 92123 858-939-3156 (Richard Green) Richard.Green@sharp.com
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Research, education and resources for those living with MS. 800-532-7667 www.mymsaa.org
United Spinal Association Support and services for the spinal cord injury and disease community. www.unitedspinal.org
National Brain Tumor Society Research, drug development, clinical trials, advocacy and resources for those with brain tumors. 617-924-9997 www.braintumor.org
American Cancer Society Resources for treatment, nutrition, caregiving, insurance and maintaining health. Also has research opportunities and helps with transportation to treatment. 5333 Mission Center Rd. #105 SD, 92108 619-299-4200 www.cancer.org
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (See listing under Blindness) National Multiple Sclerosis Society 10089 Willow Creek Rd. #250 SD, 92131 760-448-8400 800-344-4867 www.nationalmssociety.org San Diego Brain Injury Foundation Provides resources, education, community awareness and adult housing for those with brain injury. 619-294-6541 www.sdbif.org Spina Bifida Association Greater San Diego Support Provides education, advocacy and resources for those with Spina Bifida. 800-621-3141 www.spinabifidaassociation.org Tri-City Medical Center Robotic, Orthopaedic and Spine Institute Mazor Robotics guidance system for minimally invasive spinal surgery. Uses Hana surgical table for hip replacement and e+ Vitamin E total knee replacement procedure. 4002 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 760-940-3000 www.tricitymed.org/medicalservices/orthopedic-spineinstitute
CANCER
Emilio Nares Foundation Provides a resource guide for parents, rides to cancer treatments, in-hospital treat bags, end-of-life guidance, and bilingual staffed resource rooms at Rady Children’s and CHOC. 2650 Truxtun Rd. #202 SD, 92106 858-571-3328 www.enfhope.org Friends of Scott Provides gas and gift cards to families traveling to cancer treatments and events for children battling cancer. 6977 Navajo Rd. #168 SD, 92119 619-993-2917 www.friendsofscott.org National Children’s Cancer Society Provides assistance to families who need to travel for cancer treatments. St. Louis, MO 314-241-1600 www.thenccs.org Ped-Onc Resource Center Resources for living with and surviving childhood cancer. www.ped-onc.org
CEREBRAL PALSY National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (See listing under Blindness)
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