On September 24th, join Prevent Blindness at 1:00 pm ET for the Mental Health Care for Blind Clients: New Ground, New Perspectives Webinar! This webinar will revisit the topic of mental health care for people who are blind. The webinar will feature speakers Julie Grutzmacher and ASPECT graduates Dr. Shervonne Poleon, Ph.D. and Dr. Connie Hills! For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gFjRGk47
Prevent Blindness
Non-profit Organization Management
Chicago, Illinois 4,302 followers
Our Vision Is Vision.
About us
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year.
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http://PreventBlindness.org
External link for Prevent Blindness
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1908
Locations
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Primary
225 W. Wacker Drive
#400
Chicago, Illinois 60606, US
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Employees at Prevent Blindness
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Happy Labor Day from Prevent Blindness! If you’re headed outdoors this Labor Day Weekend, don’t forget to wear UV-blocking eye protection! Get more information from Prevent Blindness at https://lnkd.in/ggaEKFJF
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Prevent Blindness has once again declared September as Sports Eye Safety Month to educate the public on the risk of painful and potentially blinding eye injuries while playing sports without the proper eye protection. Prevent Blindness has released new data that shows there were more than 32,600 sports-related eye injuries treated in the United States in 2023. When it comes to sports eye safety, it's important to protect your eyes during activities to prevent injuries. For more information on sports eye safety and injury prevention, please visit Prevent Blindness at https://lnkd.in/gsP9anae.
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Did you know that only 10% of websites are fully accessible? In our latest episode of Conscious Conversations, we spoke with visual accessibility advocates from Prevent Blindness to learn how their community advances impactful, authentic inclusion. See the recap: https://hubs.la/Q02MLqrG0 #digitalinclusion #digitalaccessibility #webaccessibility #webinar
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One month away! Register today for the 2024 Prevent Blindness Swing Fore Sight golf outing during Vision Expo West, Sept. 18, in Las Vegas. All proceeds go to support our sight-saving programs. Sponsorships are still available! https://lnkd.in/gFHyqeu7
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The CDC’s Vision Health Initiative (VHI) is offering an ORISE fellowship. The ORISE Fellow will work with the VHI to conduct surveillance and research which promotes eye health and reduce the burden of vision loss in the U.S. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gv-9hNSm
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Don’t miss your chance to participate in this amazing program! Applications close TODAY for the #PBArtTherapy Program. Connect with other people living with #ThyroidEyeDisease (TED) and create artwork about the challenges of living with TED. Visit our website to learn more!
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Tomorrow night! Join us at 7 p.m. ET for the next episode with BlackDoctor.org and the "Seeing Eye to Eye" Facebook Live Series! Next topic: The Developing Eye- What to Know! The Facebook Live discussion will feature Ann V. Arthur, MD, Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Park Slope Eye Care Associates, Brooklyn, New York, and Josephine Ibironke, O.D., MPH, Professor and the Associate Dean for Professional Engagement at the Kentucky College of Optometry. The Seeing Eye to Eye series is a collaboration with BlackDoctor.org, Prevent Blindness, the National Eye Institute (NEI), and the Children's Vision Equity Alliance.
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Tomorrow is the last day to apply for our #PBArtTherapy Program! This program gives you the chance to work with registered art therapists to express yourself and connect to others with #ThyroidEyeDisease. Free to you thanks to generous grants from Amgen & Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. Learn more about this incredible program and apply on our website today! https://lnkd.in/gTpZE4pn
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Are you headed to Vision Expo West? Join us on Sept. 18 for the 2024 Prevent Blindness Swing Fore Sight golf outing and help support our sight-saving programs! The Optical Industry Prepares to Experience the Future of Eyecare and Eyewear at Vision Expo West in Las Vegas- Vision Monday Magazine "Take advantage of a dynamic mix of day and evening events designed to foster networking and relationship building. With a growing list of opportunities, both on and off the exhibit floor, there’s something for everyone at the Expo, show organizers said. Here is a sampling of some of the events planned for Vision Expo West: Swing Fore Sight Golf Outing: The 19th Annual Prevent Blindness Golf Outing at Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas will take place on September 18, 2024. Industry leaders and vision advocates are invited to enjoy a day of golf, networking and philanthropy while supporting the mission to promote healthy vision. Registration is open: https://lnkd.in/gFHyqeu7 " https://lnkd.in/gVvMaXY2
The Optical Industry Prepares to Experience the Future of Eyecare and Eyewear at Vision Expo West in Las Vegas
visionmonday.com