Nonprofit OrganizationsBlind & Visually Impaired Centers

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THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SERVICE DOGS.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED, EXPERTLY MATCHED SERVICE DOGS AND PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION IN THEIR CARE AND USE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED, VETERANS WITH PTSD OR MOBILITY LIMITATIONS, AND CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PLACES FACILITY DOGS WITH PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH OTHER POPULATIONS WHO BENEFIT FROM ANIMAL INTERVENTION IN SETTINGS SUCH AS HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS, COURTROOMS, AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS. ALL DOGS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST AND ARE AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.LOCATED IN SYLMAR, CALIFORNIA, THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY OPERATIONS INCLUDE PUPPY PROGRAM, CANINE DEVELOPMENT, VETERINARY DEPARTMENT, KENNEL DEPARTMENT, GUIDE AND SERVICE DOG TRAINING PROGRAMS, IN-RESIDENCE TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM, AND CLIENT SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO BREEDING SPECIALLY SELECTED DOGS WITH THE OPT

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THE GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND, INC. PROVIDES GUIDE AND SERVICE DOGS FREE OF CHARGE TO PROVIDE INCREASED INDEPENDENCE, ENHANCED MOBILITY, AND COMPANIONSHIP TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR HAVE OTHER DISABLITIES. THE GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION OFFERS EXTENSIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION VEHICLES TO BROADEN SOCIETY'S UNDERSTANDING OF VISION, VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, BLINDNESS, OTHER DISABILITIES, AND DISABILITY RIGHTS.

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EMPOWERING PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO SEEK INDEPENDENCE.

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TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROVIDE INSPIRATION AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONINUATION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people who are blind or have visual impairments.

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EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS TO ATTAIN INDEPENDENCE.

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LEARNING ALLY IS A LEADING NATIONAL NONPROFIT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EQUIPPING EDUCATORS WITH PROVEN SOLUTIONS THAT HELP STRUGGLING LEARNERS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL SEE ATTACHMENT 1.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people who are blind or have visual impairments.

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THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE STRIVES TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL, CLINICAL, (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) REHABILITATION AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPARIRED, MULTI-DISABLED OR VETERANS.

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TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND FULL PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people who are blind or have visual impairments.

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EMPOWERING PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED WITH LIFELONG SKILLS FOR SAFE AND INDEPENDENT DAILY TRAVEL.

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THE MISSION OF BLIND AND VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES OF PITTSBURGH IS TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF PERSONS WITH VISION LOSS AND OTHER DISABILITIES BY FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE AND INDIVIDUAL CHOICE.

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THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND IS TO CREATE A WORLD OF NO LIMITS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people who are blind or have visual impairments.

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HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES DIRECT EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES TO THOSE IN THE PHILADELPHIA REGION FACING VISION LOSS. THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS CONNECTIONS AMONG THE REGION'S MANY DIVERSE RESOURCES, WORKING WITH PARTNERS TO ADVANCE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL, AND EXPAND THE REACH OF THE ARTS AND CULTURAL OFFERINGS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. BUILDING ON A HISTORY OF NEARLY 145 YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AND LINKAGES TO SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND STUDENTS IN SETTING AND WORKING TOWARDS INDIVIDUAL GOALS FOCUSED ON PERSONAL AUTONOMY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

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PROMOTING INCREASED INDEPENDENCE TO MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE BLIND BY PROVIDING THEM WITH HIGHEST QUALITY GUIDE DOGS.

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EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO UTILIZE ASSISTANCE DOGS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.

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TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE SIGHT IMPAIRED AND INTELLECTUALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS TO ASSIST IN THE PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS.

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PROVIDING INDEPENDENT-LIVING SERVICES AND TRAINING, COMMUNITY-BUILDING, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LOW-VISION, BLIND, OR DEAFBLIND, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES.