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SUPPORT FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED | HORIZONS FOR THE BLIND

125 Erick Street, Suite A103, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Open to anyone with visual impairments and those interested in making services and facilities accessible to the visually impaired
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Mchenry County, Illinois

Description

Provides the following services to assist blind and visually impaired individuals:

- transcribes materials on all subjects into large print, braille, and audio
- Provides indirect services through public/private facilities and cultural organizations to make their programs and physical plants accessible
- Sponsors an outreach community organization, The Weekenders, which provides opportunities to attend a wide variety of social and cultural events
- Processes monthly billing statements in braille, large print, and audio for utilities and banks
- Store at main location where you can purchase helpful products from the gadget gallery and devices

Date of Last Formal Update

06/16/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

Providing organization

HORIZONS FOR THE BLIND

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for the blind and visually impaired by increasing accessibility to consumer products and services, education, recreation and cultural arts.

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