Where to get help

Your local optometrist or ophthalmologist

Braille Institute – Santa Barbara 
(805) 682-6222
sb@brailleinstitute.org

The Central Coast Assistive Technology Center (CCATC)
(805) 549-7420

Resource Guide for the Blind

Department Of Rehabilitation

San Luis Obispo County
(805) 549-3361
(805) 544-7367 (TTY)

Santa Barbara County – Northern area    
(805) 928-1891
(805) 928-7901 (TTY)

Santa Barbara County – Southern area
(805) 560-8130
(805) 560-8167 (TTY)

Ventura County – Oxnard Ventura
(805) 385-2400
(805) 385-2400 (TTY)

Ventura County – Thousand Oaks
(805) 371-6279 (Voice)

National / State Resources

California Telephone Access Program (CTAP)
1-800-806-1191

Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA)

American Foundation for the Blind

National Foundation for the Blind

Printable Downloads:

Visual Brochure - English

Visual Brochure - Spanish

Writing Guidelines to Help Me Read

When Walking with VI Person

General Tips for Living with Someone

Tips for Caregivers