General Contacts

American Academy of Ophthalmology
Patients 65+ may receive eyecare from a local ophthalmologist
(415) 561-8500
htts://www.aao.org
 

American Council of the Blind
2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22201
(202) 467-5081
(800) 424-8666
Fax: (703) 465-5085
www.acb.org

Assisting Latinos with Disabilities
(866) 367-5361
http://www.proyectovision.net

 Blind Rehabilitation Services: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Vision care for blind and low vision veterans)
(202) 461-7317
www.va.gov/blindrehab/

 

Braille Institute
741 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90029
(323) 663-1111

 

California Council of the Blind
Advocacy group – low interest loans for equipment
8880 Cal Center Dr. Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95826
(800)221-6359 or (916)441-2100
www.Ccbnet.org

 

California Department of Rehabilitation – Blind Services Division
Phone: (916) 558-5480
Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov/SSD/Blind-Field-Services.html
Email: BlindInfo@dor.ca.gov

 

Center for the Partially Sighted
18425 Burbank Bl. #706
Tarzana CA 91356
(818) 705-5954

Independent Living Aids
(800) 537-2118 Fax (516) 937-3906 WWW.independentliving.com  Call, fax or e-mail for a free adaptive equipment catalog.  Magnifiers, talking clocks and watches, tape and CD players, and much more.

 

Inland Empire Lighthouse for the Blind
359 E. Parkcenter Dr. South
San Bernardino CA 92408
(909) 884-3121
<info@ielighthousefortheblind.org>

 

Lions World Services for the Blind
(800) 248-0734
(501) 664-7100
sherrill.wilson@lwsb.org

 

Metro Rail/Bus Service
Information for the Visually impaired on rail and bus service in Los Angeles County (323) 466-3876

 

National Federation of the Blind
Advocacy Group- scholarships, free white canes and more
www.nfnb.org
(California office listed below)

 

NFB of California
Tim Elder
4226 Castanos St.
Fremont, CA 94536
(916) 382-0372
<president@nfbcal.org>

Visual Aids Services/electronics
(818) 909-9453
Leo Drell
Sales and repairs of adaptive equipment.

 

Volunteers of Vacaville
Braille services and repair of Perkins Braillers
1600 California St.
Vacaville CA 95696
(707) 448-6841 ext. 2044

 

Western University of Health Sciences, School of Optometry
Low cost/free eye exams, low cost lenses/glasses
Pomona
(909)623-6116

 

Specialty Resources

 

Foodbanks

Shepard’s Pantry
(626) 852-7630
www.Shepardspantry.com

 

Catholic Charities—San Gabriel Region
(213) 251-3585
Provides emergency and basic needs assistance

 

Meals on Wheels
(626) 333-4570
Serves much of SGV $5/meal

 

Community Medical Clinics

East Valley Community Health Center
Covina/West Covina (626) 919-4333
Pomona (909) 620-8088
El Monte (626) 424-2500

 

El Proyecto Del Barrio Clinic

Azusa (626) 969-7885

Baldwin Park (626) 678-5296

 

Housing Support

 

Housing Rights Hotline
(800) 477-5977
TTY: 1-213-201-0867

 

Catholic Charities—San Gabriel Region

(213) 251-3585

 

 

Transportation

 

Access Transportation Services

(800) 827-0825—to apply for Access Los Angeles County

(800) 883-1295—to request a scheduled trip

 

Dial-A-Ride Services

Baldwin Park (626) 337-1555
Covina (626) 384-5520
El Monte (626) 307-3224
Glendora (626) 914-8233
West Covina (800) 425-5777

 

American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Program
Provides rides to and from any cancer-related appointments
(800) 227-2345
www.cancer.org

 

Foothill Transit
(800) 743-3463 

 

Benefits

 

Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
Administers general relief and specialty programs such as
Medi-cal.  Locations in El Monte, Pasadena, and Pomona
(866) 613-3777/(626) 569-1399
https://dpss.lacounty.gov

 

Prescription Assistance
Good RX www.goodrx.com
www.needymeds.org

 

Social Security Administration

(800)772-1213

Glendora 1165 E. Route 66

Pomona 2130 N. Garey Ave

 

 

Caregiver Services

 

In Home Support Services (IH55)
At home caregiver for Individuals with Medi-Cal
(888) 944-4477
www.apss.lacounty.gov

 

Helping Hands Foundation

Assist seniors (Medicare recipients) with referral orf ni home caregiver, transportation, Case management, VA Benefits application, food programs, financial assistance program, residential placement etc.
818-279-6525
https://www.helpinghandsla.org

American Board of Home Care

https://americanboardofhomecare.org

Home care agencies certified by ABHC

Utilities Assistance

 

California Lifeline

https://www.californialifeline.com

(866)272-0357
State program that provides discounted home phone and cell phones to eligible households.

 

Catholic Charities
(626)575-7652

 

Low Income Home Energy Assistance
(866) 674-6327

 

Southern California Gas
Offers many assistance programs for customers with financial difficulties
(877)238-0092

 

Vision Rehabilitation Resources

 

What are Vision Rehabilitation Services?

Vision rehabilitation services focus on assisting those who have lost vision, are blind, or have low vision, to continue to do routine activities of daily living on an independent basis. Services may be provided by certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT), Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRTs) and Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS).

Low Vision Therapists (CLVT) teach people how to use their remaining vision using optical devices (e.g. special lenses for reading or watching t.v.), non-optical devices (e.g. special sunglasses, filters or visors) and assistive technology. They can also recommend changes in the home, work or school environments that may assist with visual functioning (e.g. recommendations to address lighting and glare, or use of contrast to aid to increase safety in areas such as curbs or stairs).

Vision Rehabilitation Specialists (CVRT) teaching adaptive techniques for everyday activities (e.g. reading and writing, cooking, cleaning, using the telephone, personal self-care, financial management, recreation activities, etc.).

Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS) focus on teaching the skills and concepts needed for safe independent movement and travel in people’s homes, school, work and community environments. This may involve the use of a long cane and/or electronic travel devices (such as accessible GPS), and teaching skills for safe street crossings and use public transportation.

For more detailed descriptions of Vision Rehabilitation Services, you may visit the American Foundation for the Blind’s VisionAware website at: www.visionare.org