State & Local Resources
Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey
- Phone: (973) 627-0055, ext 4
- Email: info@vlanj.org
- Website: www.vlanj.org
New Jersey Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
- Phone:
- (973) 648-3333
- Toll-free: (877) 685-8878
- Email: askcbvi@dhs.state.nj.us
- Website: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/cbvi
New Jersey Division of Disability Services
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
New Jersey EASE
- Phone: (877) 222-3737
Information, referrals, and direct client assistance for older adults, adults with disabilities, veterans and caregivers
211 First Call for Help
- Phone:
- Dial 211
- (800) 435-7555
- Website: www.nj211.org
Telephone support to people in crisis, along with information and referral
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
- Phone:
- Website: https://www.shiptacenter.org/
Gas and Electric Assistance
- Phone: (800) 510-3102
- Website: www.energyassistance.nj.gov
Universal Service Fund to make energy bills more affordable for low-income customers
The Glaucoma Foundation
The Glaucoma Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of people with glaucoma. The Foundation works to encourage and support basic and applied research in glaucoma with a goal of preserving and restoring vision. We strive to be an important resource to help patients, their families, and at-risk individuals to manage their glaucoma through education and outreach.
- Website: https://www.glaucomafoundation.info/
The Council of Citizens Low Vision International
CCLVI is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and a Special Interest Affiliate of the American Council of the Blind. We are an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. CCLVI is here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impacted by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences.
- Website: https://wwwcclvi.info/
Insightful Publications
Insightful Publications publishes State Resource Handbooks that provide information, resources and a user-friendly platform for the blind and visually impaired communities. The state resource handbooks are for consumers and professionals and valuable for residents with contact information at the local, regional, and national levels, making it a comprehensive guide for those seeking assistance and support. The State Resource Handbooks also include employment, housing, transportation, and additional information and resources. We’re here to help and serve you on your journey toward greater empowerment, independence, and success. Thank you for visiting Insightful Publications, and we look forward to assisting you in your quest for valuable resources and information.
- Website: https://www.in-sightful.com/



