The Hadley Institute
Winnetka, IL
Service: Training for the Visually Impaired
The Hadley Institute provides free training and support options for the visually impaired and their families, with over 50,000 available workshops. Training can be obtained virtually online, through print or braille, through audio, or in person in all 50 states.
More information can be found by visiting the Hadley Institute website.
American Printing House
Louisville, KY
Service: Training for the Visually Impaired
The American Printing House is a non-profit organization that specializes in providing education, resources, and independent living technology to the visually impaired. All educational resources are available virtually or can be delivered.
More information can be found by visiting the American Printing House website.
EyeCare America
San Francisco, CA
Service: General Eye Care
EyeCare America, a national program hosted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, offers free medical eye exams and other resources through the help of a network of volunteer ophthalmologists. The program also assists with finding resources for free or discounted eye medication.
More information can be found by visiting the American Academy of Ophthalmology website.
AGS Cares
San Francisco, CA
Service: Glaucoma Care
American Glaucoma Society (AGS) Cares, a public service program hosted by the American Glaucoma Society, provides surgical glaucoma care at no cost to low vision individuals who qualify. Service is provided by glaucoma surgeons who are AGS members, and is available in 49 states and Puerto Rico.
More information can be found by visiting the AGS Website.
Prevent Blindness
Chicago, IL
Service: Low Vision advocacy
Prevent Blindness is a national organization that aims to “prevent blindness and preserve sight” through advocacy, education, and policy action. Prevent Blindness has chapters in multiple states, and also works with a multitude of non-profit organizations across the nation to provide screenings, trainings, and outreach.
More information can be found by visiting the Prevent Blindness website.
American Foundation for the Blind
Arlington, VA
Service: Low Vision advocacy
The American Foundation for the Blind is a national organization that advocates for bettering the lives of children and individuals that are affected by low vision and blindness. AFB also provides educational resources to low vision individuals so they can improve and maintain their independence and quality of life.
More information can be found by visiting the AFB website.
Vision Center
Los Angeles, CA
Service: Low Vision Education
The Vision Center is an online resource designed to educate individuals who are seeking information on a variety of low vision topics, including low vision technology, eye conditions, and eye surgery.
More information can be found by visiting the Vision Center website.
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company
Dallas, TX
Service: Medication
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company is a new venture by Alexander Oshmyansky and Mark Cuban that is designed to make medicine more affordable in the United States. If someone knows what medication they need, they can have their doctor send a prescription directly to Cost Plus Drugs in order to buy and receive their medicine at a reduced cost.
More information can be found by visiting the Cost Plus Drugs website.
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