Groups & Services
Miscellaneous

Project Reboot

A Georgia organization providing free, refurbished computers to the blind, low vision and disabled citizens of Georgia.

Call for information:

Phone: 770-491-0198

Texas Center for the
Blind and Visually Impaired

Service: Distributes free, used computer systems to the blind and visually impaired anywhere in the United States.

For additional information:

Contact: Robert Langford

Phone: 214-340-6328

For the People Life Center, Inc.

Service: An on-line support group and voice chat community for blind and visually impaired persons supplying computer and technical online classes, shopping, music, bulletin board for upcoming programs, etc. This website is comprehensive, and offersa multitude of interesting activities.

Contact:

Website: www.for-the-people.com

The Albany, GA Helpline

Links individuals up with the community based organizations available to them.

Contact: Rodney Oliver

Phone: 229-888-6126

BC Starkson

Service: Computer training for the blind and visually impaired "anywhere in the world" !

For additional information contact:

Mr. Starkson

Phone: 1-800-815-0522

www.technotiger.com

S.T.A.R.S., Inc. (Special
Technology and Rehabilitation
Solutions, Inc.)

Service: Sells and trains in hi-tech computer equipment for the blind and visually impaired with on emphasis on job analysis, set-up, and complete knowledge of all products available in the current market.

Contact: Brandy Jones

Phone: 706-613-2222

Website: www.negia.net/~brandy

Jonathan Ginsberg
Attorney At Law

Services: Deals with disputes involving Social Security and / or disabilities.

Phone: 770-393-4985

The Senior Legal Hotline

Phone: 1-888-257-9519

Banks

Services: Many local banks provide large print checks, telephone and computer access for paying bills, account information and Brailled ATMs.

Bank of America and Wachovia also provide Brailled statements. Check with your bank to find out what services they offer.

Georgia Identification Cards

Service: Available at Driver's License Bureaus.

Homestead Exemption

Service: Special consideration for legally blind homeowners in some counties.

Postal Service

Services: Stamps-by-Mail. Also, call your local Post Office to order "Free Matter for the Blind" stamp which is available for mailing large print, Braille or taped materials or equipment to/from visually impaired individuals.

Social Security /
Medicare Information

Phone: 1-800-772-1213

Telephone - Long Distance
Services

AT&T

provides long distance calling cards and promotional materials in Braille as well as directory assistance

For information:
Phone: 1-800-872-3883

To obtain a Products Catalog:
Phone: 1-800-233-1222

SPRINT

Provides long distance calling card in Braille, and free directory assistance:

Call: 1-800-877-4000

Utility Companies

All three primary utility companies offer blank draft plans that eliminate the need to write checks every month. Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas also offer discounts to individuals 65 or older.

For applications and information, call:

GEORGIA POWER - 404-325-4001

ATLANTA GAS - 770-994-1946

BELL SOUTH - 404 - 780-2355

Wellness Choice, Inc.

An organization designed to bring down the cost of prescription drugs.

For more information, log on to:

www.nonprofitwarehouse.com

Phone: 770-541-7777 or 1-866-728-9969

Wells Fargo Card Service

Service: Offers Braille Visa and MasterCard charge cards.

For information and to apply by phone:

Phone: 1-800-935-5773