[nfbmi-talk] Fw: 211 Referrals

Sun Feb 14 00:07:16 UTC 2016

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "joe harcz Comcast" <joeharcz at comcast.net>
To: "David Robinson NFB MI" <drob1946 at gmail.com>
Cc: "terry Eagle" <terrydeagle at yahoo.com>; "Mary Ann Robinson NFB MI" 
<brightsmile1953 at comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2016 2:24 PM
Subject: Fw: 211 Referrals


> This should go to list serve as it has some resources.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <211Referrals at LiveUnitedSEM.org>
> To: <joeharcz at comcast.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 9:56 AM
> Subject: 211 Referrals
>
>
> Hello Paul Joseph,
>
> Attached are resources to help you get more information for blind citizens 
> of Genesee County.
> If you need any additional information about the Water Crisis in Flint 
> including, bottled water delivery or testing kits, please do not hesitate 
> to give us a call.
>
> We take great pride in the service we provide for citizens just like you.
>
> -Reggie Cooks
>
> BUREAU OF SERVICES FOR BLIND PERSONS
> 305 Ludington Street  Escanaba, MI  49829
> (800) 292-4200   Toll Free: Lower Michigan
> (800) 323-2535   Toll Free: Upper Michigan
> (888) 864-1212   TDD/TTY
> (906) 786-4638   Fax
> (906) 786-8602   Main
> www.michigan.gov/bsbp
> ________________________________________
> PROGRAM: INFORMATION REFERRAL/SUPPORT GROUPS
>          REQUESTED SERVICE: Specialized Information and Referral * 
> Blindness
>
>          SERVICE CONTACTS:
>
> SITE AREA SERVED:
> Michigan
>
> SITE HOURS:
> Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm
>
> SERVICE DESCRIPTION:  Provides information and referral services to other 
> agencies.
>
> ELIGIBILITY:  No restrictions
>
> APPLICATION PROCESS:  Call for information
>
> DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:  No documentation required
>
> FEES:  No fees
>
> PAYMENT METHOD:  Not applicable
>
> AREA SERVED:  Michigan
>
> SERVICE HOURS:  Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
>
> CONTACT PERSON:  800-323-2535 or 906-786-8602
> ACCESSIBILITY:  Wheelchair Accessible Service Area
> ________________________________________________________________________________
>
> AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
> 2 Penn Plaza Suite 1102  New York, NY  10121
> (212) 502-7600   Administrative
> (800) 232-5463   Intake: Information Center
> (888) 545-8331   Fax
> www.afb.org
>            afbinfo at afb.org
> ________________________________________
> SPECIALIZED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BLINDNESS OR 
> VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
>          REQUESTED SERVICE: Specialized Information and Referral * 
> Blindness
>
>          SERVICE CONTACTS:
>
> SITE AREA SERVED:
> Serves all areas
>
> SITE HOURS:
> Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
>
> SERVICE DESCRIPTION:  Provides information and referral on national and 
> local community resources on all aspects of blindness and visual 
> impairment.
>
> ELIGIBILITY:  Individuals with blindness or visual impairments and their 
> families.
>
> APPLICATION PROCESS:  Call or visit website for more information
>
> FEES:  No fees
>
> ________________________________________________________________________________
>
> AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
> 2200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 650  Arlington, VA  22201
> (202) 467-5081   Main
> (800) 424-8666   Toll Free
> (703) 465-5085   Fax
> www.acb.org
>            info at acb.org
> ________________________________________
> SPECIALIZED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BLINDNESS OR 
> VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
>          REQUESTED SERVICE: Specialized Information and Referral * 
> Blindness
>
>          SERVICE CONTACTS:
>
> SITE AREA SERVED:
> Serves all areas
>
> SITE HOURS:
> Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
>
> SERVICE DESCRIPTION:  Connects those with severe vision loss to a wide 
> variety of community and national resources dealing with blindness issues.
>
> ELIGIBILITY:  Individuals with blindness or visual impairments and their 
> families, friends, and doctors
>
> APPLICATION PROCESS:  Call or visit website for more information
>
> FEES:  No fees
>
> AREA SERVED:  Nationwide
>
> SERVICE HOURS:  Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
>
> ________________________________________________________________________________
>
> VALLEY AREA AGENCY ON AGING
> 225 East Fifth Street Suite 200  Flint, MI  48502
> (810) 239-7671   Main
> (800) 978-6275   Toll Free
> (810) 233-4242   TDD/TTY
> (810) 244-0980   Fax: Information and Assistance
> (810) 239-8869   Fax: Administrative
> www.valleyareaaging.org
>            info at valleyaaa.org
> ________________________________________
> AREA AGENCIES ON AGING
>          REQUESTED SERVICE: Area Agencies on Aging
>
>          SERVICE CONTACTS:
>
> SITE AREA SERVED:
> Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee Counties
>
> SITE HOURS:
> Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
>
> LOCATION:
> Located on the corner of 5th Street and Wallenberg Street
>
> SERVICE DESCRIPTION:  Maintains services largely through contracts with 
> local provider organizations and monitors agencies to ensure the job is 
> done in an efficient and effective manner. Services include in-home case 
> management for adults who are disabled or homebound, specialized 
> information and referral services, crisis intervention, respite care and 
> other services for older adults.
>
> ELIGIBILITY:  Adults age 60 and older that are residents of Genesee, 
> Shiawassee and Lapeer Counties; other eligibility requirements may apply 
> for some services
>
> APPLICATION PROCESS:  Telephone to apply
>
> DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:  Specific document requirements will be given
>
> FEES:  No fee for most services
>
> PAYMENT METHOD:  Call for details
>
> AREA SERVED:  Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee Counties
>
> SERVICE HOURS:  Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
> ACCESSIBILITY:  Wheelchair Accessible Service Area
> ________________________________________________________________________________
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________________
>
>
> DISCLAIMER:  These agencies are intended as referrals only.  We do NOT 
> license, endorse or recommend any provider.
>
> Information maintained and distributed by Central Michigan 2-1-1.
>
>