September is Hispanic Heritage Month. Did you know that almost 14% of Hispanics in the U.S. face significant visual impairment? The Aging and Vision Loss National Coalition, VisionServe Alliance, and the Ohio State University College of Optometry provide groundbreaking data…
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Glaucoma Awareness Month and Vision Loss Impacts on the Aging U.S. Population
Glaucoma Awareness Month and Vision Loss Impacts on the Aging U.S. PopulationAdapted from “United States’ Older Population and Vision Loss: A Briefing” by John D. Crews, DPA, Senior Scientist, VisionServe Alliance During Glaucoma Awareness Month, VisionServe Alliance and the Aging & Vision Loss…
Aging and Vision Loss among the United States Hispanic Population
Adapted from “United States’ Older Population and Vision Loss: A Briefing by John D. Crews, PhD, Senior Scientist, VisionServe Alliance September is Hispanic Heritage Month and Healthy Aging Month. VisionServe Alliance is focusing on both observances, highlighting Big Data Project findings relative…
VSA to Offer Leadership Seminar and Training Sessions at this Year’s NIB/NAEPB Training Conference Oct. 3 – 7, 2022
VisionServe Alliance is excited to announce that we are collaborating with National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and the National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind (NAEPB) to offer a seminar for leaders and an additional learning…
The Big Data Project
VisionServe Alliance and The Ohio State University College of Optometry provide groundbreaking data on the rate of blindness and low vision among two Age Groups: Phase 1 – Adults 65+ and Phase 2 – Working Age Adults 65+ VisionServe Alliance…
Education Department Launches Historic Real Pay for Real Jobs Initiative for People with Disabilities
The following is a press release sent on behalf of the United States Department of Education. States eligible to compete for Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Grants totaling $167 million FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2022 Today, the U.S.…
VSAELC 2022 Registration Opens
The Power of Leading Together Registration Now Open Join us in person in beautiful Tampa April 3-6 at VSA’s 2022 Executive Leadership Conference! Industry professionals and leaders involved in the provision of service to or with people who are blind…
Big Data Project Phase One Will Shed New Light on Aging and Vision Loss in America
The Big Data Project VisionServe Alliance (VSA) and the Ohio State University College of Optometry have partnered, embarking on a project to analyze standardized statewide data and national reports of people who are blind or have low vision. “The Big…
THE RETURN OF BLUE AWNING YOGA & WELLNESS- VIRTUALLY
WHO: Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, Inc. WHAT: Inclusive and Interactive Yoga for All WHERE: Virtual via Mindbody using Zoom DETAILS: Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh is excited to announce the return of VIRTUAL classes at Blue…
VSA Collects Membership Data For Better Insight
VSA Collects Membership Data For Better Insight VisionServe Alliance is helping to bridge the gap in data available in our field. Starting in 2022, VSA will ask members to submit an annual report on the services they provide and other…
Clinical Trial Shaping The Future of Vision Technology
The Chicago Lighthouse’s research department is the Epicenter of Vision Innovation. Our groundbreaking work is at the forefront of advancing the possibilities for people with low vision. In partnership with the Illinois Institute of Technology, we are in the first…
U.S. Goalball Teams Announced For Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
U.S. Goalball Teams Announced For Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games FORT WAYNE, INDIANA (June 9, 2021) – The United States Association of Blind Athletes has revealed the 12 athletes selected to represent Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in…
National Registry for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments Launches
Success Beyond Sight, (SBS), a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, has created a FREE National Registry (NRTSVI) for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVIs/TVIs) to empower a national voice for TSVIs/TVIs and to provide a means to reach, on a national level, TSVIs/TVIs…
VisionServe Alliance Releases Official Code of Ethics Policies
St. Louis, Missouri—May 18, 2021 – VisionServe Alliance (VSA) announces the release of its official Code of Ethics policy which outlines expectations regarding the behavior of VSA towards its members, clients, stakeholders, and society. Developed by the Board of Directors…
How the American Rescue Plan Act Affects Your Nonprofit
VSA will continue to research and share updates on the ARPA as more info becomes available. Several items to note as of now, 1) The deadline to apply for the PPP loan has NOT been extended beyond March 31st, 2) Be…
VisionServe Alliance Announces Two Spring Academic Scholarship Recipients
St. Louis, Missouri—March 22, 2021 – VisionServe Alliance announces two new recipients of its annual academic scholarship: Alison Clougherty, Co-Founder of BEST in Nashville, TN, and Melisa Matthews, a Blind Low Vision Specialist with VIPS in Louisville, KY. VSA’s annual…
Cleanlogic’s Inspiration Foundation Supports 13 VSA Members Through Assistive Technology Grants
The Inspiration Foundation awarded 13 VisionServe Alliance members Assistive Technology Grants of up to $1,500 to help them keep their technology class rooms and remote training sessions up to date. The recipients used this funding to purchase a variety of…
Call for Presentation Proposals Spring 2021
VSA is currently accepting presentation proposals for its spring 2021 virtual conference until Feb. 12, 2021. Attendance at the VisionServe Alliance Executive Leadership Conference is open to any and all leaders in the field of blindness, low vision, and visual…
Vision Loss Community Professionals and Private Service Provider Groups Forge Historic Public Policy Alliance to Lead the Field in National Systems Change
Aging and Vision Loss to Take Center Stage; Services to Students and Working-Age Adults to Have Starring Roles
USABA Names Molly Quinn as New Chief Executive Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Bill Kellick, Marketing/PR Manager
(719) 866-3222 or bkellick@usaba.org
COLORADO SPRINGS (July 28, 2020) – The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to announce the addition of Molly Quinn as the association’s new Chief Executive Officer. Quinn comes to USABA with over 20 years of progressive experience in sales, sports marketing, and philanthropy.