Our local community has a wealth of resources for the blind and visually impaired. Below are some of the best:
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri was one of the original seven states that made up the National Federation of the Blind when it was founded in 1940 and has held fast to it’s legacy throughout the existance of the organization. Throughout it’s sixty-seven years of existence the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri and its leaders have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of blind Americans in Missouri and the nation. The Missouri State Affiliate has a valuable list of resources available on its web site, available here.
Contact our state affiliate by using the information below:
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
3910 Tropical Lane
Columbia, MO 65202-6205
Phone: 573-874-1774
Email: info@nfbmo.org
National Federation of the Blind (National Organization)
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. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation’s blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.
Contact our National Organization by using the contact information below:
National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 410-659-9314
Fax: 410-685-5653
Web Site: http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Default.asp
Wolfner Library
The Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is a free library service to anyone in the State of Missouri who is unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability.
The Wolfner Library is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library is located in the James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center, 600 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri. If you need to contact the library, there are several ways you can do so.
Contact Wolfner Library by using the information below:
Wolfner Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
P.O. Box 387
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0387
(800) 392-2614 [Toll-free within Missouri]
(573) 751-8720 [Jefferson City area and outside Missouri]
(573) 526-2985 [ FAX ]
(800) 347-1379 [ TDD ]
E-mail: wolfner@sos.mo.gov
Web Site: http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner/
Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC)
Independent Living Resource Center, Inc. (ILRC) is a consumer controlled, not-for-profit agency that provides community-based services for persons with all types of disabilities.
Contact the Independent Living Resource Center by using the information below:
Independent Living Resource Center
3620 West Truman Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO
Phone: 556-0400
E-mail: ilrcjcmo@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.ilrcjcmo.org/
JeffTran Handi Wheels
Handi Wheels is a valuable service for those with a disability. The service is offered by Jefferson City Transit Service and is a curb-to-curb service only. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Contact Jefferson City Transit by using the information below:
Jefferson City Transit
820 E. Miller Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: (573) 634-6477
Web Site: http://www.jeffcitymo.org/cd/transit/handiwheels.html
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB) is a state government agency that provides services to people with varying degrees of visual impairment, ranging from those who cannot read regular print to those who are totally blind.
Contact Rehabilitation Services for the Blind by using the information below:
308 E. High St., Ste B101
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-751-2714
Web Site: http://www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb/
