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…
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…
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
Working to Achieve Medicare Coverage of Low Vision Devices
The Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid (ITEM) Coalition was formed to raise awareness and build support for policies that will enhance access to assistive devices, technologies, and related services for people with disabilities and chronic conditions. The coalition is broad-based including disability and aging organizations as well as health and provider associations.
Resilience and Responsiveness in a Time of Unprecedented Challenge
Author: Paul Schroeder, April 8, 2020
Across the US, businesses, and agencies, and the communities and individuals they serve are struggling in countless ways to maintain well-being – physical, mental and economic. And, our political leaders are also struggling, with limited resources and levers to provide assistance and guidance. Recently enacted legislation has certainly helped and most agree that more action will be needed. In light of these unprecedented times, making our voices heard, on behalf of those we serve, those we employ and those we care for is more challenging than ever. Over the next several issues of Enews, we will try to keep you informed of developments and action needed regarding policy advocacy and provide resources here and on the website. Read on to see current threats to education, accessibility, and voting rights.
Important Survey Shared Flattening the Inaccessibility Curve
Today VisionServe Alliance joins many other organizations and companies in a collaborative project to collect data and information about the experiences of adults who are blind or have low vision during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the lives of adults with visual impairments and to identify solutions for these challenges.