This page contains links to local, state, and national resources of interest to blind persons and their families. Products and Services offered by our chapter members are also listed. It is ided in to three sections. The first section lists blindness agencies in the Greater St. Louis Area. The State and National resources section lists NFB and other blindness-related resources in Missouri . The final section contains links to local resources which may be of interest to the blind in the St. Louis Area.
St. Louis Area Blindness-related Resources
Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Announces Availability of New Book
Lewis and Clark Chapter Member and independent author Fred Oliver of St. Lewis recently launched his new book: Dealing With Vision Loss. This book offers not only the hope, but the answers and resources needed to meet this challenge. If you or someone you know is coping with the loss of eyesight share the, Promotional Flier with them. The book can be ordered in standard print, audio and electronic formats by visiting:
http://www.dealingwithvisionloss.com.
Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments
5030 McRee
St. Louis, MO 63110
Contact: Debbie Naucke, Executive Director
Phone: 314 776-1300
Fax: 314 776-7808
Area Served: 50 mile radius of St. Louis including Illinois
Summary of Services:
Early Intervention Services (children ages birth to three years). Center based classes, home visits, occupational, physical and speech therapy, and vision services. Family Support Services (all ages) include a Parent-to-Parent Hotline, parent support group and other group/inidual support services.
Midwestern Braille Volunteers
325 North Kirkwood Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63122
Contact: Sue Zahra, Office Manager
Phone: 314 966-5828
Fax: 314 966-0388
E-mail: mbvol@sbcglobal.net
Web site: http://www.mbvol.org/
Area Served: Any area within the United States
Summary of Services:
The transcription of printed matter to braille with particular emphasis on textbooks for blind or visually impaired students.
MindsEye Information Service
9541 Church Circle Dr.
Belleville, IL 62223-1000
Contact: Marjorie Williams, Executive Director
Phone: 314 241-3400
ext 6221 or 618-394-6221
Fax: 618-394-6438
Web Site: Web Site: www.mindseyeradio.org
Area Served: 50 mile radius around St. Louis
Summary of Services:
MindsEye provides free radio receivers to those who are blind or print disabled. Using these radios, listeners can hear volunteers reading magazines, newspapers, and books like the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Wall Street Journal and TV Guide 24 hours a day, seven days a week. mindsEye
is also available in 80 Nursing and Retirement facilities in the Bi-State region.
Missouri Deaf-Blind Association
353 E. Caddo St.
Fair Grove, MO 65648-7931
Contact: Ms. Alflen
Phone: 417 759-1334
E-mail: csuejw@cs.com
Area Served: Missouri statewide
Summary of Services: A variety of hearing and sight loss for any age of individual who lives independently. Supports, advocacy among a guide (Support Service Provider).
Missouri School for the Blind
Established in 1851 the Missouri School for the Blind provides center-based and outreach services to blind and deafblind children throughout Missouri.
National Association for Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, Inc
8760 Manchester Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63144-2724
Email: NAPEStLouis@sbcglobal.net
Web site: www.napxe.org
Area Served: Worldwide Support
Summary of Services:
Nape is an organization committed to the support for people who have Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE).
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, is an inherited disorder that affects the skin, the retina of the eyes and the cardiovascular system. NAPE is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Everyone with PXE and those with an interest in PXE are encouraged to join this organization.
Talking Tapes
16 Sunnen Drive, Suite 162
St. Louis, MO 63143-3800
Contact: Diane Schuch, Executive Director
Phone: 314 646-0500
Fax: 314 646-0555
Web Site: http://www.talkingtapes.org
Area Served: United States
Summary of Services:
We bring the world of books to those who are unable to read standard print. Our text books on tape are available to individuals with visual impairments, disabilities and learning disabilities.
National and Missouri Blindness Resources
National and Missouri Resources
A comprehensive listing of NFB-related resources as well as links to other blindness-related resources in Missouri.
Greater St. Louis Area Resources
The following information lists resources of intrest to the blind in the greater St. Louis area. We have ided them in to categories for ease of quick access.
Dining and Shopping
Schnucks Express Connection Home Shopping
This is an online grocery service offering delivery and in-store pick-up services to its customers. Their service is available in much of Missouri and parts of Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa. Those wishing to use this service are advised to check the Schnucks Express Connection, Delivery schedule for availability.
Public Transportation
Metro St. Louis
Metro St. Louis provides bus, light rail and paratransit service throughout the greater St. Louis Area. Go Metro and zip to wherever the fun is. Metro operates the St. Louis metropolitan region’s public transportation system – - a multi-modal system that includes MetroBus and MetroLink light rail, as well as Metro Call-A-Ride paratransit system. Use Metro to get you to work, appointments, meetings, even to shopping and special events. Metro St. Louis contact information appears below:
MetroBus and MetroLink Information:
Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
E-Mail: transitinformation@metrostlouis.org
Missouri Phone: (314) 231-2345
Illinois Phone: (618) 271-2345
Missouri TTY: (314) 982-1555
Illinois TTY: (618) 875-1200
Timetable(s)
At anytime that is convenient for you, leave your name, mailing address and the name/number of the printed timetable(s) you are requesting:
E-Mail:
transitinformation@metrostlouis.org
Missouri Phone: (314) 982-1521
Customer Service
To leave a compliment or other feedback, or to check on lost items. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
E-Mail: customerservice@metrostlouis.org
Missouri Phone: (314) 982-1406
Illinois Phone: (618) 271-7879
Missouri TTY: 314-982-1555
Illinois TTY: (618) 875-1200
Call-a-Ride Reservations
Open Monday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 365 days a year.
North County Phone: (314)534-4144
West County Phone: (314) 534-1544
South County Phone: (314) 534-2255
Call-a-Ride Plus: (314) 652-2600
Call-a-Ride TTY: (314) 982-1509
Call-a-Ride Cancellations
Open Monday through Friday, 3:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday, 4 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. 365 days a year.
Missouri Phone: (314) 289-5230
Transit Management Association Reservations
Transit Management Reservations is A door-to-door, advance reservation service for customers with and without disabilities in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, including small groups. Open
Monday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 365 days a year.
North County Phone: (314) 534-4144
West County Phone: (314) 534-1544
South County Phone: (314) 534-2255
Call-a-Ride Plus: (314) 652-2600
Call-a-Ride TTY: (314) 982-1509
Transit Management Association:
A door-to-door, advance reservation service for customers with and without disabilities in the City of St.
Louis and St. Louis County, including small groups.
OpenMonday through Friday, 3:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday, 4 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. 365 days a year.
Missouri Phone: 314 289-5230
MetroRide:
To purchase tickets and passes in person or over the phone using cash, check, credit or debit card, there are two locations for your convenience.
Downtown St. Louis:
7th and Washington in America’s Center
Open: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed:
Saturday and Sunday, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
E-Mail: MetroRide@metrostlouis.org
Phone: 314 982-1495
Clayton
232 S. Meramec Ave., between Meramec and Central Avenues at the Clayton MetroBus Transfer Center and Clayton MetroLink Station (2nd level)
Open: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Saturday and Sunday, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
E-Mail: MetroRide@metrostlouis.org
Phone: 314 982-1574
ADA Services:
including requests for applications for reduced fare (Elderly or Disabled) cards and Call-A-Ride ADA Certification:
Open: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed: Saturday and Sunday,New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
E-Mail: ADAservices2@metrostlouis.org
Missouri Phone: 314 982-1510
Missouri TTY: 314 982-1509
MetroLink Elevator and Escalators
To check status before your trip, call
Missouri Phone: 314 289-6873
Agency Information:
Tours and Speakers for Community Groups.
E-Mail: SpeakerTourResearch@metrostlouis.org
Missouri Phone: 314 982-1440
