National Eye Institute
The National Eye Institute supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision. In addition, they develop public and professional education programs to help prevent blindness, reduce visual impairment, and increase awareness of the services and devices available for people with low vision.
31 Center Dr. MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
(301) 496-5248
www.nei.nih.gov
National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging conducts and supports biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education that promotes healthy aging. They publish free information addressing problems concerning aging and health care.
Bldg. 31, Rm. 5C27
31 Center Dr. MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-1752
www.nih.gov/nia
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
The Library of Congress administers a free library program of Braille and recorded materials circulated to eligible borrowers through a network of cooperating libraries. Books and magazines in recorded form (talking books) or in Braille are delivered to eligible readers by postage-free mail and are returned in the same manner. Specially designed record players and cassette players are also loaned to those borrowing talking books.
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20542
(202) 707-5100
1-800-424-8567
www.loc.gov/nls/
National Rehabilitation Information Center
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) collects and disseminates the results of federally funded research projects. Their literature collection includes commercially published books, journal articles, and audiovisuals.
8201 Corporate Drive, Ste. 600
Landover, MD 20785
(301) 459-5900
1-800-346-2742
www.naric.com