Dona M. DishawDenver, CO
Phone: 303-666-4725
Email: simonis1952@yahoo.comIndependent Braille Transcriber. I primarily transcribe textbooks for the Colorado Instructional Material Center (CIMC) and Front Range Community College (Westminster Campus). I am also able to do handouts and pamphlets.
Membership Organizations:
American Council of the Blind of Colorado ACBCO1536 Wynkoop Suite 203
Denver, Co 80202
Phone: 303-831-0117
Phone: TOLL FREE 888-775-2221
Web Page: www.acbco.orgEmail: bboyer@acbco.orgWe do offer a variety of programs and services to the blind/visually impaired, provide adaptive aids and there is little to no cost involved. It could be so helpful to folks to know this is here in Denver and they
DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO GET OUR HELP!---------------------------------------
National Federation Of The Blind, Colorado Chapter2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
LIttleton, Co 80120
Phone: 303-778-1130
Phone: 1-800-401-4NFB
Fax: 303-778-1598
Web Page: www.nfbco.orgWith more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.
Retail Outlets:
Beyond Sight, Inc.5650 S. Windamere St.
Littleton, Co 80120-1240
Phone: 303-795-6455
Fax: 303-795-6425
Web Page: www.beyondsight.comEmail: support@beyondsight.comWe are proud to be the largest retail store of blind and low-vision products in the country. Our focus is to improve the lives of people who are blind or low-vision individuals through adaptive technology.
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Youcan Toocan, Inc.2223 S. Monaco Pkwy.
Denver, CO 80222-5482
Phone: 303-759-9525
Phone: 1-888-663-9396
Web Page: www.youcantoocan.comWelcome to YOUCAN TOOCAN, where you'll find hundreds of quality home health products to make daily self-care easier, safer and more comfortable. Whatever your needs, we have the right tools to enhance your independence.
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Capabilities6805 W. 88th Ave.
Westminster, CO 80021
Phone: 720-214-0339
Fax: 720-214-0726
Web Page: www.capabilities.comEmail: info@capabilities.com---------------------------------------
Tattered Cover Book Store1628 16th St.
Denver, CO 80202-1308
Phone: 303-436-1070
Fax: 303-629-1704
Web Page: www.tatteredcover.comEmail: books@tatteredcover.comPlease also visit our other store locations at 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver - just across from East High School (303-322-7727), and in Highlands Ranch at 9315 Dorchester St., in the new Highlands Ranch Town Center (303-470-7050).
Driving directions and parking information for all locations can be found on our web site at
www.tatteredcover.com.
Employment and Training Facilities:
Career Service Authority201 W. Colfax Ave.
Dept. 412
Denver, Co 80202-5206
Phone: 720-913-5751
Phone: 720-913-5607 TTY
Fax: 720-913-5720
Web Page: www.denvergov.org/CSA/Home/tabid/383697/Default.aspxEmail: CSA.communications@denvergov.orgCareer Service Authority provides recruitment services, administers personnel rules and policies, manages employee benefits and compensation, provides citywide training and organization development, employee relations consulting, diversity management, CAREERS program, employee communications, wellness program and maintains the City’s employee personnel files.
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Colorado Center for the Blind2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
Littleton, Co 80120
Phone: 303-778-1130
Fax: 303-778-1598
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Disabled American Veterans1485 Holland St.
Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: 303-922-3631
Fax: 303-922-3820
Web Page: www.dav.orgEmail: davcohq@qwest.netThe structure of the DAV is designed to vest control of the organization in its membership and to ensure the greatest degree of operational efficiency possible in the delivery of services to disabled veterans and their families.
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Helen Keller National Center1880 S. Pierce St. #5
Lakewood, CO 80232-7143
Phone: 303-934-9037
Fax: 303-934-2939
Web Page: www.hknc.orgEmail: janet.gilmore@hknc.orgOur mission: to enable each person who is deaf-blind to live and work in their community of choice.
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Access Gallery909 Santa Fe Dr.
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 303-777-0797
Phone: 303-777-0796 TTY
Web Page: www.accessgallery.orgEmail: vsaco@earthlink.netAdvocacy Resources
Primarily for the Blind or Visually Impaired:
American Council of the Blind of Colorado ACBCO1536 Wynkoop Suite 203
Denver, Co 80202
Phone: 303-831-0117
Phone: TOLL FREE 888-775-2221
Web Page: www.acbco.orgEmail: bboyer@acbco.orgWe do offer a variety of programs and services to the blind/visually impaired, provide adaptive aids and there is little to no cost involved. It could be so helpful to folks to know this is here in Denver and they
DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO GET OUR HELP!---------------------------------------
Colorado Center For the Blind2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 303-778-1130
Fax: 303-778-1598
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Helen Keller National Center1880 S. Pierce St. #5
Lakewood, CO 80232-7143
Phone: 303-934-9037
Fax: 303-934-2939
Web Page: www.hknc.orgEmail: janet.gilmore@hknc.orgOur mission: to enable each person who is deaf-blind to live and work in their community of choice.
Education Resources:
American Council of the Blind of Colorado ACBCO1536 Wynkoop Suite 203
Denver, Co 80202
Phone: 303-831-0117
Phone: TOLL FREE 888-775-2221
Web Page: www.acbco.orgEmail: bboyer@acbco.orgWe do offer a variety of programs and services to the blind/visually impaired, provide adaptive aids and there is little to no cost involved. It could be so helpful to folks to know this is here in Denver and they
DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO GET OUR HELP!---------------------------------------
Anchor Center for Blind Children2550 Roslyn St.
Denver, Co 80238
Phone: 303-377-9732
Fax: 303-377-9744
Web Page: www.anchorcenter.orgEmail: info@anchorcenter.orgThe mission of Anchor Center for Blind Children is to teach visually impaired infants, young children and their families, providing hope and a nurturing environment where children reach their highest potential.
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Colorado Center for the Blind2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
Littleton, Co 80120
Phone: 303-778-1130
Fax: 303-778-1598
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Helen Keller National Center1880 S. Pierce St. #5
Lakewood, CO 80232-7143
Phone: 303-934-9037
Fax: 303-934-2939
Web Page: www.hknc.orgEmail: janet.gilmore@hknc.orgOur mission: to enable each person who is deaf-blind to live and work in their community of choice.
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National Federation Of The Blind, Colorado Chapter2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
LIttleton, Co 80120
Phone: 303-778-1130
Phone: 1-800-401-4NFB
Fax: 303-778-1598
Web Page: www.nfbco.orgWith more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.
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Arapahoe Community College5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
LIttleton, Co 80160
Phone: 303-797-4222
Phone: 303-797-5937 V/TTY
Fax: 303-797-5935
Web Page: www.arapahoe.eduEmail: (disability services) heather.lawler@arapahoe.eduFounded in 1965, Arapahoe Community College (ACC) was the first community college to open in the Denver area. What began as Arapahoe Junior College with 550 students has grown into a bustling community college serving over 20,000 credit and non-credit students annually.
Transportation Resources:
For Transportation Information, see the section for Resources for Mobility Impaired PeopleOther Resources:
American Council of the Blind of Colorado ACBCO1536 Wynkoop Suite 203
Denver, Co 80202
Phone: 303-831-0117
Phone: TOLL FREE 888-775-2221
Web Page: www.acbco.orgEmail: bboyer@acbco.orgServices: Advocacy, Education, Newsletter, Support Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, Membership Organizations
We do offer a variety of programs and services to the blind/visually impaired, provide adaptive aids and there is little to no cost involved. It could be so helpful to folks to know this is here in Denver and they
DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO GET OUR HELP!---------------------------------------
Anchor Center for Blind Children2550 Roslyn St.
Denver, Co 80238
Phone: 303-377-9732
Fax: 303-377-9744
Web Page: www.anchorcenter.orgEmail: info@anchorcenter.orgServices: Medical & Therapeutic, Student Services, Education, Support Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, Newsletter
The mission of Anchor Center for Blind Children is to teach visually impaired infants, young children and their families, providing hope and a nurturing environment where children reach their highest potential.
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Beyond Sight, Inc.5650 S. Windamere St.
Littleton, CO 80120-1240
Phone: 303-795-6455
Fax: 303-795-6425
Web Page: www.beyondsight.comEmail: bsistore@beyondsight.comServices: Technical Assistance, Retail
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Colorado Center for the Blind2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
Littleton, Co 80120
Phone: 303-778-1130
Fax: 303-778-1598
Web Page: www.cocenter.orgEmail: ccb@cocenter.orgServices: Education, Employment & Training, Support Groups Braille Services, Advocacy
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Colorado Talking Book Library180 Sheridan Blvd.
Denver, Co 80226-8101
Phone: 303-727-9277
Fax: 303-727-9281
Web Page: www.cde.state.co.us/ctbl/ Email: ctbl.info@cde.state.co.usServices: Cultural, Braille Services, Recreational Services, Volunteer Opportunities, Information & Referral, Newsletter, Audio Books
A free service to Coloradans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical or learning disabilities whether permanent or temporary. CTBL provides recorded, Braille and large-print books and magazines as well as a small collection of descriptive videos.
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Helen Keller National Center1880 S. Pierce St. #5
Lakewood, CO 80232-7143
Phone: 303-934-9037
Fax: 303-934-2939
Web Page: www.hknc.orgEmail: janet.gilmore@hknc.orgServices: Education, Information & Referral, Advocacy, Employment & Training, Support Groups, Transitional & Independent Living, Volunteer Opportunities, Other Services
Our mission: to enable each person who is deaf-blind to live and work in their community of choice.
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National Federation Of The Blind, Colorado Chapter2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
LIttleton, Co 80120
Phone: 303-778-1130
Phone: 1-800-401-4NFB
Fax: 303-778-1598
Web Page: www.nfbco.orgServices: Education, Home Health Care, Housing, Medical & Therapeutic Services, Recreational Services, Student Services, Support Groups, Technical Assistance, Membership Organizations, Other Services
With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.
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Colorado Optometric Assn.1600 Broadway #1320
Denver, CO 80202-4927
Phone: 303-863-9778
Fax: 303-863-9775
Web Page: www.visioncare.orgServices: Medical & Therapeutic Services
The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) is the professional organization of optometrists in Colorado. Over 500 Colorado Doctors of Optometry are voluntary members of the Association.
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Capabilities6805 W. 88th Ave.
Westminster, CO 80021
Phone: 720-214-0339
Fax: 720-214-0726
Web Page: www.capabilities.comEmail: info@capabilities.comServices: Transportation Services, Retail
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Access Gallery909 Santa Fe Dr.
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 303-777-0797
Phone: 303-777-0796 TTY
Web Page: www.accessgallery.orgEmail: vsaco@earthlink.netServices: Cultural, Employment & Training