Foundation Fighting Blindness
Serves Atlanta by phone or online (based in Columbia, MD).
(800) 683-5555
The Foundation Fighting Blindness raises money for research into treatments and cures for eye diseases of the retina that can cause blindness. It has local chapters, including one in Atlanta, for people living with vision loss. Its national website shares research news and ways to join a 5k VisionWalk.
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What they offer 9
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Atlanta ChapterProgram
This is the Foundation's local chapter for the Atlanta area. The Foundation says local chapters are there so people living with vision loss do not have to go through it alone.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 1
Low Vision ResourcesService
The Foundation lists tools, apps, benefits information, and partner resources for people who are blind or have low vision.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 1
My Retina Tracker Genetic Testing ProgramProgram
This program gives eligible people with an inherited retinal disease access to diagnostic genetic testing, genetic counseling, and the registry at no cost to the patient.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 1
My Retina Tracker RegistryProgram
The registry collects de-identified information from people and families affected by inherited retinal diseases to support research and clinical trials.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 1
National WebinarsProgram
The Foundation offers recorded webinars on retinal diseases, mental health, low vision, clinical trials, genetic testing, and emerging treatments.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 1
Newly Diagnosed InformationService
The Foundation provides education for people newly diagnosed with inherited retinal disease or age-related macular degeneration.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 1
Retina Doctors DirectoryService
The Foundation maintains a reference list of retinal doctors and low vision specialists for patients and families.
Events 2
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Vision Connection
Date not announced
Vision Connection is a supportive gathering with educational presentations, community engagement, fundraising, and Q&A with experts.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 1
VisionWalk
Date not announced
VisionWalk is the Foundation’s fundraising walk series that supports research for treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.
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