Support for Visually Impaired | Horizons for the Blind
125 Erick Street, Suite A103, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Eligibility
Open to anyone with visual impairments and those interested in making services and facilities accessible to the visually impaired
(815) 444-8800
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
By phone, website
Fees
Varies depending on services
Service area
Mchenry County, IL
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
United Way of the Midlands
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.