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Below are some useful links
to various sites
(achromatopsia, related
disorders, support organizations, low vision resources, education resources, and
research articles)
Please email suggested links to webmaster@achromatopsia.org
The Achromatopsia Network - EXCELLENT site containing the most accurate and comprehensive information available on the subject of achromatopsia (e.g. go to "What Is Achromatopsia?"). Offers several superb publications, including Understanding And Coping With Achromatopsia, Living With Achromatopsia, Complete Colorblindness, and The Island Of The Colorblind (by Oliver Sacks), as well as The Achromatopsia Network Journal newsletter. This should be the starting point for anyone wanting to learn more about achromatopsia.
Vision In A Complete Achromat: A Personal Account - By Knut Nordby. An autobiographical description of how an achromat from Norway has coped with achromatopsia. Note: this article is listed with the permission of Knut Nordby.
About.com Achromatopsia Index - Includes a variety of achromatopsia links.
American Nystagmus Network - A nonprofit organization that serves the needs and interests of those affected by nystagmus.
Colorblindness - Information on color blindness and color deficiency.
National Eye Institute (NEI) - One of the U.S. Federal government's National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducts and supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other vision disorders.
Lighthouse International - Non-profit worldwide resource for vision impairment and vision rehabilitation services.
LOVNET, Low-Vision Network - An interface for the Low Vision Research Group (LVRG), providing an internet resource for researchers, clinicians, and others with an interest in low vision. Here you can learn about recent and ongoing research in low vision, and find links to FAQs, support groups, discussion groups, and other resources for the low-vision community.
American Foundation for the Blind - nonprofit organization serving people who are blind or visually impaired.
National Federation of the Blind - Large national organization which helps blind persons in many areas.
American Council of the Blind - National organization of blind and visually impaired people.
National Association for Visually Handicapped - non-profit organization which provides assistance to visually impaired persons.
American Printing House for the Blind - promotes independence of blind and visually impaired persons by providing special media, tools, and materials needed for education and life.
National Braille Press - Nonprofit braille printing and publishing house.
Independent Living Aids, Inc - Vendor which sells products for visually impaired persons.
Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc - Vendor which sells products for visually impaired persons.
NoIR Medical Technologies - Tinted glasses resource for achromatopsia patients.
OcuTech, Inc - High tech low-vision solutions (e.g. bioptics).
The Low Vision Gateway - Information about low vision aids including magnifiers and bioptic lenses. Also contains a directory of low vision professionals.
Computer Screens Magnifiers - Contains various links.
Special Education Web Site - Contains information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Action (IDEA), IEPs, etc.
Article: Applied BioSystems BioBeat - Mystery of Total Color Blindness on Pacific Atoll Finally Solved.
Article: University of Florida News - In Gene Therapy First, Scientists Restore Vision To Dogs Born Blind.
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Last Updated 27 October 2001