Services for People with Visual Disabilities
in Palm Beach County
Compiled by Robert Goodman, MSW
For general information on services in the community:
Information and referral 211
Area Agency on Aging (Elder Helpline) 561-684-5885
Palm Beach County Department of Community Services 561-355-4700
For people with disabilities and certain health conditions:
Arthritis Foundation
561-833-1133
Coalition for Independent Living Options, Inc.
561-966-4288
Pathways To Independence
561-626-6611
For people with visual impairments:
Florida Division of Blind Services 1-866-225-0794
Lighthouse for the Blind 561-848-7200
Talking Books Library 1-888-780-5151
Radio Reading Service 1-800-273-6677
NFB Newsline 1-866-504-7300
Florida Reading and Vision 954-525-5311
For people with hearing impairments
Deaf Service Center
Voice (561) 278-6444 TTY 278-1444
Counseling and Support Groups
Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services (561) 852-3333
Morse Life Neighbors2Neighbores (561) 531-9844.
Transportation:
Palm Tran Connection 1-877-870-9849
Non Driver’s ID Cards Delray Beach
501 S. Congress Ave.
Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services 561-852-3333
The Volen Center 561-395-8920
Free 411 information from your phone company
AT&T Special Needs Center 1-800-982-2891
Comcast 1-866-853-1851
Note: Many cell phone companies offer this service. For information contact your cell phone provider.
Senior Services
The Volen Center 561-395-8920
Adult Day Care, Senior Center, Transportation
Religious Materials
JBI International 1-800-433-1531
Jewish Heritage for the Blind 1-800-995-1888
Lutheran Braille Workers 1-800-925-6092