Nonprofit OrganizationsBlind & Visually Impaired Centers

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF BLINDED VETERANS. - SEE PART III AND SCHEDULE O

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN THE CHICAGO AREA. IT PROVIDES READING AND RECORDING SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE TO ITS CLIENTS, IN ADDITION TO A NUMBER OF OTHER SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR EDUCATION, RECREATIONAL AND SUPPORT GROUPS.

MISSION:

CREATE SUSTAINABLE, PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAMS, AND EMPLOYMENT THAT ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH UNIQUE VISUAL CAPABILITIES. WE FOSTER POSITIVE CHANGE, AWARENESS, AND ADVOCACY WHILE REMOVING BARRIERS

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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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IN-SIGHT INSPIRES CONFIDENCE AND BUILDS SKILLS THAT HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND TO THRIVE AND SUCCEED. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL AND REHABILITATIVE TRAINING, WORK IN THE ARTS, INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESS, AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE PROMOTED ON LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO EVALUATES LOW VISION PATIENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISPENSING AIDS AND APPLIANCES APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR NEEDS.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROVIDE INSPIRATION AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER, EDUCATE, AND EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS OR OTHER DISABILITIES, TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TO PROMOTE EYE HEALTH AND EYE SAFETY, AND TO PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

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TRAINING AND PROVIDING MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DOGS TO DISABLED VETERANS.

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THE MISSION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE IS TO PROVIDE PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THEIR MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE.

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM TIME TO TIME TO FURTHER CERTAIN OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE WISCONSIN LIONS FOUNDATION, INC.

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CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED FAMILIES IN NORTH CAROLINA

MISSION:

PROVIDE SERVICES TO ASSIST LEGALLY AND TOTALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF PERSONAL & ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY CONSISTENT WITH THEIR SPECIFIC ABILITIES.

MISSION:

TO FUND SOCIAL SERVICES AND PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOURSING SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO THE BLIND POPULATION

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THE CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED(CVI) PROVIDES VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND ALL DEGREES OF VISION LOSS WHO RESIDE, WORK OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN THE 13-COUNTY METRO ATLANTA AREA. SERVING NEARLY 4,000 CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ANNUALLY, CVI'S HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF OF CERTIFIED VISION REHABILITATION THERAPISTS, VISION TEACHERS, LOW VISION THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, VOCATIONAL SPECIALISTS, AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALISTS WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT EACH PERSON ACQUIRE SKILLS AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUCCEED AT SCHOOL AND WORK, BE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND LIVE SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY. A STAFF OF 21 AND MORE THAN 200 VOLUNTEERS WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THROUGH THE BEGIN, STARS, FLORENCE MAXWELL LOW VISION CLINIC AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

TO PREVENT BLINDNESS AND PRESERVE SIGHT THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE IN NORTH CAROLINA.

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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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AGENT TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE BLIND LICENSEES UNDER THE RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD PROGRAM.

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THE EVANSVILLE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ASSISTING DISABLED OR DISADVANTAGED PERSONS, PARTICULARLY THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, EMPOWERING THEM THROUGH DIVERSE SERVICES TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE THE ESSENTIAL BUILDING BLOCKS INCLUDING EXTENDED EDUCATIONAL CIRRICULUM, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND TRANSITIONAL SKILLS TO CHILDREN WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. EVERY CHILD WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT REACHES THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.