The Independent Living Center - Blind and Low-Vision Advocacy and Support

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The Independent Living Center, Inc.

The Mission of The Independent Living Center is to remove all barriers that limit the independence of persons with disabilities.

TILC strives to provide services based on individual needs using the Independent Living Philosophy.

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Chip Hailey using a white cane for the blind.

Blind and Low-Vision Advocacy and Support

Chip Hailey, CDS Specialist and Blind Advocate, provides one-on-one blindness advocacy, equipment demonstrations for individuals who are blind or have low-vision, and targeted information and referral.

Area Blind and Low-Vision Support Groups

The Friendship Council of the Blind--Contact Ed Forcum at MoBlind@MoBlind.Org

Joplin Blind Service Club--Contact Shirley Ritter at MoBlind@MoBlind.Org

Online Blind and Low-Vision Resources

Click on Missouri Council of the Blind to visit the MCB website.

Click on Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind for information about the services RSB provide to blind and low-vision Missourians.

Click on Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped for a full description of the books available from Wolfner Library and how to access those books.

Click on the Missouri School for the Blind for information on the curriculum and enrollment.

Click on the American Foundation for the Blind for a wealth of information including tips on living with vision loss, links to great resources, employment and education resources, and Braille information.

For more information on advocacy, support or resources, contact the Chip at chailey@ilcenter.org or call him at 417-659-8086 or 800-346-8951.

Blind Dollars Initiative
This initiative urges the government to begin making currency identifiable by touch. For more information, check out their website at www.blinddollars.org.