Education and Advocacy
American Council for the Blind
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) was founded in 1961 but many of its state affiliates and local chapters have a history that can be traced back to the 1880s.Our Mission is: To increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.
National Federation for the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.
National Federation for the Blind Programs and Services
Information About Vision Impairment
Vision Impairment Simulator
The Sight Center of Northeast Ohio created a visual simulator. The Simulator depicts several of the most common vision impairments, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts. Glimpse the world through different eyes as you view a face, street signs, landscapes and other images.
The Simulator will not show exactly what your loved one is experiencing, but it can begin a process of greater understanding, empathy and support. In other words, it can help you open your eyes to the way their eyes work.
Sighted Guide Techniques
The Lighthouse Guild produced this instructional guide to demonstrate the correct sighted guide technique.
Guide Dog Training and Educational Videos
