The Dr. Bill Takeshita Foundation

Last Modified: Thu, 28 Aug 2008

American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Information and support, post questions for a doctor. http://med-aapos.bu.edu

National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) 800 562-6265 or www.napvi.org

National Braille Press (NBP) Provides free Braille book bags for children 0-7 888-965-8965 or www.nbp.org

Kids as Self Advocates (KASA) KASA is a national network of youth with special health care needs and disabilities and friends. Provides information, peer support and training, newsletters, web resources. To join, email to Julie@fvkasa.org (773) 465-3200 or www.fvkasa.org

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Monthly cash payments for children with disabilities or children who are visually impaired based on income. 1-800-772-1213 or www.socialsecurity.gov