Many people are not blind but impaired due to the fact they cannot afford to have an eye exam or vision correction with eyeglasses. Impaired vision is a big contributor to poor scholastic and work performance. These are some of the international, national, and local organizations we participate in and support, and we hope you will consider supporting as well:.
The Mill Creek Lions Club. Better Sight Better Life. In addition, there are a number of organizations that assist the world population in preventing blindness and providing education and eye care to underprivileged societies. You can help fight blindness and MSVI by supporting these causes and the many others out there doing humanitarian work in this field. Here are a few examples:. Optometry Giving Sight: www. Through support, research, education and outreach, we hope to stop the rapid pace of increasing unnecessary vision impairment and blindness around the world.
So spread the word. Chicken Soup for the Soul Day. Lifestyle Mental Health. National Donor Sabbath. National French Dip Day. American Fast Food.
National Happy Hour Day. Fast Food Italian Food. World Pneumonia Day. Awareness Diseases. Special Interest. Menu National Today. Log in Sign up. Blindness Awareness Month seeks to accomplish many things: Education: Companies around the world teach the public about good eye health and the latest research and innovations in the treatment of eye disorders.
Inspiration: Stories are shared about blind or visually impaired people accomplishing incredible things most sighted people do not attempt. Advocacy: Organizations garner support for more resources, research, access, and laws that enable people with visual impairments to live fully productive lives and contribute equally to their communities.
Blindness Awareness Month timeline. October When is National Blind Day? What color ribbon is for blindness? How to Observe Blindness Awareness Month Donate money In the name of a relative, friend, or even yourself —donate to an organization helping the visually impaired. Read to someone Do you know a legally impaired or blind student? Volunteer to Be My Eyes Be My Eyes is a free app connecting visually impaired people with sighted volunteers who lend their eyes to help them lead more independent lives.
Read more. Disclosing that you are blind or partially sighted Find out how to tell people about your vision impairment. We Work What jobs are blind and partially sighted people doing? What challenges did they face in their careers?
Our series of We Work videos, blogs and case studies shines a light on people working in a range of roles and sectors. BlindAndAble Our Blind and Able video series show how technology can enable blind and partially sighted people to perform tasks in the workplace as well as their fully sighted colleagues.
Podcast: Does braille have a place in the modern world? How relevant is braille in the modern world? Listen now. Exploring the perspectives on learning and using braille To celebrate World Braille Day, we examine the use of braille today comparing the perspectives of people who actively use braille now and those who do not, as well as those who want to learn it now and those who perhaps wish they had done so earlier in life.
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