Blind & Visually Impaired Centers

OAK HILL'S VISION IS THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WILL BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, ENGAGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND IN MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, AND SATISFY AND FULFILL THEIR PHYSICAL (SEE SCHEDULE O)

Wayfinder's mission is to ensure that children, youth and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn. Founded in 1953 as the Foundation for the Junior Blind, Wayfinder now is a human services agency with expertise in child welfare, mental health, visual impairment and multiple disabilities. We offer all services at no cost to our clients, most of whom are low-income people of color.

ESTABLISHED IN 1906, THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE IS A LEADER, INNOVATOR, AND ADVOCATE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, VETERANS AND THOSE WHO HAVE ADDITIONAL DISABILITIES.(CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)WE OFFER EXPERT LOW VISION CARE, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND MANY OTHER SERVICES THAT COMPRISE A BROAD SPECTRUM OF WRAP AROUND SUPPORT. AS A RESULT, OUR BROAD ARRAY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TOUCH EVERY LIFE STAGE. IN ADDITION, OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT THAT OUR CLIENTS NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, BUILD THEIR RESILIENCY, OVERCOME ISOLATION, AND LEAD MEANINGFUL LIVES.

THE MISSION OF HELEN KELLER SERVICES CENTERS ON: EMPOWERMENT - ENABLING INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD FULFILLING LIVES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-RELIANCE. EDUCATION AND TRAINING - OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SPECIALIZED TRAINING, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. SUPPORT SERVICES - PROVIDING A WIDE ARRAY OF SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING, REHABILITATION, COUNSELING, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, TO PROMOTE INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS ASPECTS OF SOCIETY. ADVOCACY - ADVOCATING FOR THE RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS, ENSURING THEY HAVE ACCESS TO RESOURCES, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIETAL INCLUSION. INNOVATION - EMBRACING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO CONTINUOUSLY ENHANCE THE SERVICES OFFERED, KEEPING PACE WITH EVOLVING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WITH SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS.

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TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION IMPAIRMENTS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.

Empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with opportunities to seek independence.

TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND TOOLS TO NAVIGATE THE VISUAL WORLD.

MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, RESEARCH, VISION ENHANCEMENT AND AS A CENTER FOR LEARNING PROVIDES HOPE, CONFIDENCE, AND INDEPENDENCE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. FOR NEARLY A CENTURY, MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND HAS BEEN WORKING TO BUILD A MORE INCLUSIVE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. OUR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING REMOVES BARRIERS TO EDUCATION, JOBS AND CRITICAL EYE CARE. NO ONE'S POTENTIAL SHOULD BE DEFINED BY ABILITY, AGE, ZIP CODE, INCOME, RACE OR ETHNICITY. OUR PROGRAM OFFERINGS REFLECT THE DIVERSITY OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AND THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. THROUGH OUR FLORIDA HEIKEN CHILDREN'S VISION PROGRAM, WE ENSURE TITLE I STUDENTS AND UNDERSERVED SCHOOLCHILDREN CAN ACCESS THE EYE CARE THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE CLASSROOM AND LATER IN THE WORKFORCE. MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATES IT IS WORTHY OF DONORS' PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENTS. WE HAVE RECEIVED 13 CONSECUTIVE 4-STAR RATINGS, THE HIGHEST RATING POSSIBLE, FROM

EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS TO ATTAIN INDEPENDENCE.

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.

To empower people who are blind or visually to lead active, productive and independent lives

TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ATTAIN THEIR GOALS.

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

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

Provide educational, recreational and economic improvement programs to families and individuals to effect positive change and improve the quality of their lives.

TO ENABLE PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY, LIVE FULL, PRODUCTIVE LIVES WITH DIGNITY AND SELF-RESPECT, AND PROMOTE POSITIVE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF BLINDNESS BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED INDEPENDENT LIVING OR JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS.

CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED FAMILIES IN NORTH CAROLINA

THE MISSION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE IS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER AND EMPLOY RESIDENTS OF PASCO, HERNANDO AND CITRUS, FL COUNTIES WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR THOSE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Breed, raise, train and place guide dogs with visually impaired people, mainly on the east coast of the U.S., at no cost to the users of the guide dogs

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

GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND PROVIDES GUIDE DOGS TO PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS, AT NO COST TO THE INDIVIDUAL. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT CONNECTING EXCEPTIONAL DOGS WITH INDIVIDUALS FOR GREATER 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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SAN ANTONIO LIGHTHOUSE (THE LIGHTHOUSE) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WHICH PROVIDES VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE INDUSTRIAL DIVISION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LEGALLY OR TOTALLY BLIND.

THE LIGHTHOUSE PROMOTES THE EQUALITY AND SELF-RELIANCE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED THROUGH BLINDNESS SKILLS TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, ENCHANTED HILLS CAMP AND OTHER SERVICES.

To eliminate barriers caused by blindness and severe sight loss. Continued in Schedule O

Southeastern Guide Dogs mission is to transform lives by creating and nurturing extraordinary partnerships between people and dogs.

THE MISSION OF PAWS4PEOPLE, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION") IS EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO UTILIZE ASSISTANCE DOGS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.

WE SUPPORT THE BLIND COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING STABLE AND REWARDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, INNOVATIVE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, ECONOMIC AND PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE, AND APPROPRIATE RESOURCES FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION.

TO IMPROVE THE VISUAL HEALTH OF POPULATIONS THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN COLLABORATIVE AND COMMUNITY-ORIENTED PATIENT CARE, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

TO PROVIDE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE IN THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AREA, AND NATIONWIDE WHERE APPROPRIATE, WITH PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND INFORMATION THAT ADVANCE THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO ATTAIN INDEPENDENT AND FULFILLING LIVES.

The mission of the Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth is to encourage and empower blind and significantly visually impaired children, youth, adults and seniors to achieve their highest level of independence through competitive employment, specialized training and client services.

To provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired.

Our MissionIs dedicated to assisting all who are living with vision loss to achieve greater independence through excellence in education and wrap-around support services that advance necessary skills and establish meaningful community connections. The organization is committed to collaborating with local, regional, and national partners to broaden access to resources and opportunities that enable those we serve to live their lives to the fullest.Our VisionSeeks to inspire all who are living with vision loss to thrive.

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES AND WELL BEING OF PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND, AND TO OFFER SUCH PERSONS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND JOB RELATED SKILLS.

TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF BLINDED VETERANS SO THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING THEIR DISABILITIES, THEY MAY TAKE THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACE IN THE COMMUNITY. TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN A SPIRIT OF FELLOWSHIP AMONG BLINDED VETERANS SO THAT THEY MAY GIVE MUTUAL AID AND ASSISTANCE TO ONE ANOTHER. TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC SO THEY MAY UNDERSTAND WHAT BLINDED VETERANS MAY ACCOMPLISH AND HOW TO ASSIST BLINDED VETERANS THEY MAY ENCOUNTER IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE AND SUCCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND BLINDNESS. ITS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST AND ARE PROVIDED LARGELY TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LITTLE INCOME AND CHILDREN AGES 0-6. WITH SERVICE CENTERS IN PENNSYLVANIA'S LEHIGH VALLEY AND MONROE COUNTY,

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.

THE MISSION OF THE SIGHT CENTER IS TO PREVENT BLINDNESS AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE FOR THOSE WITH VISION LOSS AND THOSE WHO ARE BLIND.

CFS seeks to inspire veterans through life-changing canine partnerships.

WE BELIEVE THAT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES TO AND FOR PEOPLE WITH BLINDNESS AND LOW VISION WILL ADHERE TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICAL PRACTICE AND EFFECTIVENESS IN GOVERNANCE, FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY, SELF-REGULATIONS, AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY. AND THAT IT IS RIGHT TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY RESOURCES THAT ASSIST IN REMOVING BARRIERS EXPERIENCED BY PEOPLE WITH BLINDNESS AND LOW VISION IN THEIR PURSUIT OF THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES IN LIFE AS SIGHTED PEOPLE.

IN-SIGHT INSPIRES CONFIDENCE AND BUILDS SKILLS THAT HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND TO THRIVE AND SUCCEED.

THE SERVICE DOG PROJECT TRAINS GREAT DANES AND OTHER DOGS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS HAVING SEVERE BALANCE AND MOBILITY LIMITATIONS DUE TO NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES OR OTHER INJURIES

THE MISSION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND ON-GOING EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.

NEW VISION FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC. (NEW VISION) IS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING REHABILITATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW VISION OR BLINDNESS, AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, ACCEPTANCE, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE. NEW VISION WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY 18, 2005.NEW VISION PROVIDES UNIQUE TRAINING TO PERSONS EXPERIENCING SEVERE BILATERAL VISION LOSS THAT IS AFFECTING THEIR DAILY FUNCTIONING IN DAILY LIVING, VOCATIONAL, OR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES. NEW VISION SEVES ADULTS AND CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE SIX AND THOSE IN HIGH SCHOOL WHO RESIDE IN LAKE, SUMTER AND THE VILLAGES. NEW VISION IS THE ONLY PROVIDER OF THESE VITAL SERVICES FOR THIS POPULATION IN THIS GEOGRAPHIC AREA.