MAGNIFICATION, VISUAL AIDS, AUDIOBOOKS, INDEPENDENT LIVING TRAINING

Computers 

Freedom Scientific
11800 31st Court North
St. Petersburg, FL 
1 (800) 444-4443   Keith @ ext. 1053
Closed-circuit televisions
Software for computers for eye impairment


Lions Club

Free glasses based on individual’s financial need.
(800) 747-4448


National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314
NFB – Newsline phone service:  Listen to newspapers on the phone 24/7.  Five magazines and twelve newspapers in Florida.
Fee:   Free.
Application must be completed. 
Available in Spanish.


Support Group Classes, Low Vision

The Lighthouse (Formerly The Watson Center)
6925 112th Circle North   Suite #103
Largo, FL  34643
(727) 544-4433


Magnification

The Magnifying Center
4605 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL  33703
(727)  521-1212    Monday – Friday  10:00 a.m. – 4:00  p.m.  Saturday by appt.


Help for Veterans

This program offers extensive low-vision program including low-vision aids.   Call Mr. Charles Nieberding @ (813) 972-7674.


Division of Blind Services

Impairments in both eyes.   State-funded and no cost.   Maintain independence, mobility training or in-home training.   If school age, school classes may be provided.