- Assists blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages by transcribing 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 for blind and visually impaired people to attend a wide variety of social and cultural events in the Chicagoland area. - Processes monthly billing statements in braille, large print, and audio for utilities and banks. - Store is available at the main location to purchase helpful products from the gadget gallery and devices.

Provides specialized education and everyday materials, products, and services for the blind and visually impaired. Provides free information by phone on topics related to visual impairment and blindness. Website also has several different service directories and guidance articles.

Provides transcribed content from any print medium by using a braille translation software.