Grants and Resource Organizations

The following information will allow you to learn more about the grant programs and resources available to those with low vision.

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
  P.O. Box 7424
  San Francisco, CA 94120-7424
  (415) 561-8500
  www.eyenet.org
  Eye disease, health and safety information from physicians.
  
  
• American Council of the Blind
  1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1004
  Washington, DC 20005
  (800) 424-8666
  (202) 467-5081
  www.acb.org
  Eye disease, legislative and advocacy. FREE magazine.
  
  
• American Diabetes Association
  1701 N. Beauregard
  Alexandria, VA 22311
  (800) 232-3472
  www.diabetes.org
  Diabetes research. Health care, testing, local services.
  
  
• American Foundation for the Blind
  11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
  New York, New York 10001
  (800) 232-5463
  (212) 502-7661
  www.afb.org
  Information and resource links.
  
  
• American Optometric Association
  243 Lindbergh Boulevard
  St. Louis, MO 63141
  (314) 991-4100
  Low Vision: (800) 365-2219 x225
  www.aoanet.org
  Low vision specialists. Health tips. Education and resources.
  
  
• American Printing House for the Blind
  P.O. Box 6085
  Louisville, KY 40206
  (800) 223-1839
  (502) 895-2405
  www.aph.org
  Educational and daily living products for visually impaired.
  
  
• Associated Services for the Blind
  919 Walnut Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19107
  (215) 627-0600
  www.eticomm.net/~asb/
  Counseling, life skills education. Recorded periodicals, Braille and large print products. Local outreach programs.
  
  
• Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
  4600 Duke Street, Suite 430
  Alexandria, VA 22304
  (703) 823-9690
  www.aerbvi.org
  Programs, services, products.
  
  
• Association for Macular Diseases, Inc.
  210 East 64th Street
  New York, NY 10021
  (212) 605-3719
  www.macula.org
  Macular/retinal disease info. Newsletter and seminars.
  
  
• Blinded Veterans Association
  477 H Street, N.W.
  Washington, DC 20001
  (800) 669-7079
  (202) 371-8880
  www.bva.org
  Promotes welfare of blinded veterans and offers support and encouragement. Membership not required.
  
  
• Foundation for Glaucoma Research
  200 Pine Street, Suite 200
  San Francisco, CA 94104
  (800) 826-6693
  (415) 986-3162
  www.glaucoma.org
  Glaucoma news and links.
  
  
• Macular Degeneration Foundation
  P.O. Box 9752
  San Jose, CA 95157
  (888) 633-3937
  (408) 260-1335
  www.eyesight.org
  MD resources, FREE email newsletter with breaking news.
  
  
• National Association for Parents and Children with Visual Impairments
  P.O. Box 317
  Watertown, MA 02471
  (800) 562-6265
  www.spedex.com/napvi
  Workshops, conferences, support, publications, referrals.
  
  
• National Association for Visually Handicapped
  22 West 21st Street, 6th Floor
  New York, NY 10010
  (212) 889-3141
  West Coast: 3201 Balboa Street
  San Francisco, CA 94121
  (415) 221-3201
  www.navh.org
  Large print loan, education, visual aid catalog, reference.
  
  
• National Eye Institute
  2020 Vision Place
  Bethesda, MD 20892-3655
  (301) 496-5248
  www.nei.nih.gov
  Eye disease information and latest research.
  
  
• National Federation of the Blind
  1800 Johnson Street
  Baltimore, MD 21230
  (410) 659-9314
  www.nfb.org
  Resources, products, and FREE talking newspaper service.
  
  
• National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
  P.O. Box 959
  E. Hampstead, NH 03826-0959
  (215) 545-2322
  (800) 473-2310
  www.albinism.org
  Resources, information, and links.
  
  
• Pearle Vision Foundation
  Pearle Vision Foundation (PVF) is a non-profit organization that was established in 1986 by Pearle Vision. The foundation awards grants to organizations that provide vision care services to individuals in financial hardship. You can apply for assistance online or call (972) 277-6191 to have an application mailed to you.
  
  
• Prevent Blindness America
  500 East Remington Road
  Schaumburg, IL 60173
  (800) 221-3004
  www.preventblindness.org
  Eye health education, research, and community programs.
  
  
• The Foundation Fighting Blindness
  Executive Plaza One
  Suite 800, 11250 McCormick Rd.
  Huntvalley, MD 21031
  (888) 394-3937
  www.blindness.org
  Eye disease information, new breakthroughs and research.
  
  
• The Lighthouse International
  111 E. 59th Street
  New York, NY 10022
  (800) 334-5497
  www.lighthouse.org
  Products, publications, research, education, and rehabilitation.
  
  
• The Macular Degeneration Partnership
  8733 Beverly Blvd., #201
  Los Angeles, CA 90048
  (310) 423-6455
  www.macd.net
  Electronic newsletter, alternative medicines, treatment updates.
  
  
• VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  500 Greenwich Street, 3rd Floor
  New York, NY 10013-1354
  (888) 245-9333
  (212) 625-1616
  www.visionsvcb.org
  Rehabilitation and social services.