Below are several organizations that provide low vision resources.
International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS)
The International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS) is committed to helping patients live their best life. Too many patients leave their eye doctor’s office believing that there is nothing else that can be done aside from managing the disease. They know differently. The IALVS is passionate about helping people from all over the world recover their day to day functioning. Their network of highly trained Low Vision optometrists help patients with eye diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, cataracts, and more regain the ability to do the tasks that they want to do. Find a Low Vision doctor in your area and get you started on the road to better vision solutions for a better quality of life: https://www.ialvs.com/find-doctor/
BVA: Blinded Veterans Association
BVA supports Blinded Veterans with Veterans Assistance Programs. Since 1945, BVA has been advocating for blind veterans and their families in order to assist them in regaining their independence.
Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
Financial aid and scholarship guide for students with disabilities, one of the few comprehensive directories listing numerous scholarship options for students with disabilities that range from national financial aid opportunities to local opportunities within the United States and Canada.
Accredited Schools Online
Helping Students With Visual Disabilities
Addressing each need of students with visual impairments and improving overall accessibility are vital to their academic success. This website provides information on colleges that are creating more welcoming and inclusive learning environments, with a sharp focus on assistive technology, campus resources that provide assistive services and tools, information about scholarships for students with visual Disabilities, and online resources they can access to facilitate academic and career success.
