Genetic Information and Patient Services
PO Box 67302
Phoenix, AZ 85082-7302
http://aspin.asu.edu/geneinfo/
Genetic Information and Patient Services is a non-profit organization that provides free information to the public concerning genetic disorders and birth defects. The website is provided by ASPIN (Arizona State Public Information Network) at the Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona.
Glaucoma Foundation
116 John Street, Suite 1605
New York, NY 10038
1-800-452-8266
(212) 285-0080
http://www.glaucomafoundation.org
Coordinates public education activities and encourages routine eye examinations. Funds research on the molecular genetics of glaucoma and on optic nerve regeneration. Provides referral to glaucoma specialists. Publishes public and patient education materials, including a newsletter, Eye to Eye.
Glaucoma Research Foundation
490 Post Street, Suite 1427
San Francisco, CA 94102
1-800-826-6693
(415) 986-3162
http://www.glaucoma.org
Conducts patient education activities. Maintains the Glaucoma Eye Donor Network, provides multi-disciplinary seminars, and conducts collaborative studies. Publishes Gleams, a quarterly newsletter and Understanding and Living with Glaucoma, a reference guide for patients and their families.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
P.O. Box 151200
San Rafael, CA 94915-1200
1-800-295-4050
http://www.guidedogs.com
Guide Dogs for the Blind is a nonprofit, charitable organization with a mission to provide Guide Dogs and training in their use to visually impaired people throughout the United States and Canada. Services are free.