10 National Organizations Helping The Blind

Here are ten great associations which provide help for blind and visually impaired people throughout the U.S.:

1. American Council of the Blind (ACB):  Promotes the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life, for all blind and visually-impaired people
2. American Diabetes Association:  Provides funding for research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes
3. American Foundation for the Blind (AFB):  Enables those with vision loss to achieve their full potential
4. Blinded Veterans Association:  Improves life for blind vets
5. Foundation Fighting Blindness:  Facilitates research to provide preventions, treatments and cures for those with retinal degenerative diseases
6. Guide Dogs for the Blind:  Facilitates partnerships between blind people and dogs
7. Lighthouse Guild:  Offers prevention, treatment and empowerment for those with vision loss
8. Lions Club International:  Worldwide organization performing community service
9. National Federation of the Blind (NFB):  Advocates for the civil rights and equality of Americans with blindness and visual disabilities
10. Southeastern Guide Dogs:  Nurtures the relationship between visually impaired individuals and their guide dogs

Associations Aiding the Blind and Visually Impaired