since 1921, the american foundation for the blind (afb) has been a leader in expanding possibilities for the millions of americans living with vision loss.

founded in 1908, prevent blindness is the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.

the mission of teaching students with visual impairments is to: address and encompass all aspects related to educating students who are blind or visually impaired from diagnosis and referral to adaptations and unique instruction; provide all persons invol

are you or a family member having difficulty seeing? or perhaps been diagnosed with an eye condition such as macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy? if the answer is yes, you’re not alone: vision problems affect 25 million americans and they are on the rise. visionaware is a free, easy-to-use informational service for adults with vision loss, their families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and social service professionals. according to a study published by the centers for medicare and medicaid services studies, individuals with low vision problems often do not hear about low vision rehabilitation services from their ophthalmologists and other medical providers. visionaware fills in this gap .

iapb is the overarching alliance for the global eye health sector, with more than 150 organisations in over 100 countries working together for a world where everyone has universal access to eye care.

the urgent mission of the foundation fighting blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. the foundation is a beacon of hope for those affected by these blinding diseases. join the fight and help us accelerate our mission.

the cnib foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. we deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.