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Welcome to Horizons for the Blind


Our mission ...

Horizons for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired  by increasing accessibility to consumer products and services, education, recreation and the cultural arts.

For the business community ...

Over the years, Horizons  has become a leading provider of braille, large print and audio transcription services to the business community. We specialize in partnering with companies, large and small, to provide accessible billing and financial statements, newsletters, restaurant menus, hotel directories and user manuals for cell phones and other electronic equipment.

In addition, we process over 25,000 billing statements per month in braille, large print and audio for financial institutions, utility companies, communications companies and others.

For nonprofits and other groups ...

For nonprofit and other organizations, Horizons provides newsletters, promotional  materials and membership information in braille, large print and audio, in the style and format of your choice. 

For blind and visually impaired consumers ...

Horizons offers a variety of products and services for blind and visually impaired people around the world. Our online catalog offers over 400 items, including cookbooks, books on plants and gardening, books and kits on crafts, knitting and crochet patterns as well as seasonal baking items complete with braille and large print instructions.

In addition, our catalog offers books on poetry, medical tips, household hints, some that puzzle the mind and some that are just fun to read. For more information, please visit our Product Catalog page or request a free catalog by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 815-444-8800.

Our monthly magazine ...

Our monthly magazine, Seeing It Our Way, is filled with interesting articles, craft instructions, recipes, helpful hints, sports information and games. It’s a great way to stay connected for only $30 per year. Order a free sample copy or subscribe today! Just visit our Product Catalog page, e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at 815-444-8800.

Directions For Me ...

Exciting news! In 2010, Horizons for the Blind launched an innovative new website called Directions for Me. This website provides a complete, consistent, reliable source of packaging information, for everything from  preparation instructions to ingredients and nutrition facts, for over 400,000 grocery, health and beauty products. Directions for Me was designed to be completely accessible to those who use adaptive technology. It also offers adjustable fonts for those who would prefer larger print.

Whether you are using a PC, a Mac, a notetaker or even a cell phone, you can take advantage of all the information this website has to offer. For more information, go to: www.directionsforme.org.

Bar Code Scanner

With the Fusion customized Omnidirectional bar code scanner, you can unleash the true power of the Directions for Me website, while easily identifying and learning about hundreds of thousands of food, health and beauty items. Simply scan the bar code on virtually any item to hear its name, preparation instructions, nutritional information, ingredients, and more.

 
 
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