Helpful Links
Books on Tape
Perkins Library
Website: www.perkins.org/library
Phone: 1-800-852-3133
Low Vision Aid Catalog
Independent Living Aids, Inc.
Website: www.independentliving.com
Phone: 1-800-537-2118
Low Vision Technology Services
The Carroll Center for the Blind
Website: carroll.org
Phone: 1-617-969-6200
National Organizations
(for support, information and research updates)
Association for Macular Diseases
Website: macula.org
Phone: 1-212-605-3719
Macular Degeneration Partnership
Website: www.amd.org
Phone: 1-888-430-9898
MD Support
Website: www.mdsupport.org
National Eye Health Education Program of National Institutes of Health
(Offers free materials in English and Spanish)
Website: nei.nih.gov
U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs
(Blind Rehabilitation Services)
Website: www.rehab.va.gov/blindrehab/
Phone: 1-877-222-8387
Vision Rehabilitation Self Help Books
Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight
by Lylas G. Mogk and Marja Mogk
(Paperback – Jan 1, 2003)
Available at www.amazon.com and in most bookstores.
Overcoming Macular Degeneration: A Guide to Seeing Beyond the Clouds
by J.D. Solomon
(Paperback – Jul 16, 2009)
Available at www.amazon.com and in most bookstores.
Macular Degeneration: The Latest Scientific Discoveries and Treatments for Preserving Your Sight
by Robert D’Amato M.D. Ph.D., Joan Snyder, and M.D., Ph.D. Robert D’Amato
(Paperback – Jun 1, 2000)
Available at www.amazon.com and in most bookstores.
Vision Rehabilitation Centers and Services
MEEI Vision Rehabilitation Service
Phone: 1-617-573-3202
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
Website: www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcb/
Main Phone: 617-727-5550
Toll Free: 1-800-392-6450
TDD: 1-800-392-6556