RESOURCES

Online Resources & Downloads

Online Resources

  • A Guide to Students with Visual Disabilities

    Guides students with visual disabilities on how to navigate colleges

  • Global Genes

    One of the leading rare disease patient advocacy organizations in the world

  • American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

    Provides education, employment, and aging services

  • American Printing House

    Provides students, families, adults, and educators with tools/info

  • ANN Scholarship Program for Students with Nystagmus

    Full Time study at an accredited institution of the student's choice

  • Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired

    Special Public School for ages 6-22

  • American Council for Blind Students (ACBS)

    Connecting blind students nationwide for community & social change

  • Los Angeles Blind Children's Center

    Provides early childhood education to blind/visually impaired kids

  • College Degrees Online

    Guide for finding online degree programs of any level

  • Communications Degrees

    Guide for finding online communication degrees

  • What is Myopia?

    EyeWiki Article originally contributed by Ophthalmologist and VOC Board Member, Greg Ostrow, M.D.

  • What is Nystagmus?

    ANN information about Nystagmus

  • What is Ocular Albinism?

    Q & A about the condition that inspired the founding of VOC

  • American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)


    The American Association of People with Disabilities(AAPD) organizes the disability community to be a powerful force for change-politically, socially, and economically- and recognizes the value of working in broad coalitions to foster unity, leadership, and impact

  • All About Vision

    Informational Website about Vision & Eye Care

  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) 

    Sponsored by the national association of children’s eye doctors, this Web site has information about eye conditions and treatments. There is also searchable database of members to locate a specialist

PDFs

  • CDC Vision & Eye Health ToolKit

    Enhancing Vision & Eye Health

  • Genetic Testing is this my path to a diagnosis?

    Information about deciding on Genetic Testing

  • Social Security Administration: If You're Blind or Have Low Vision

    Benefits and services for people who are blind or have low vision from the social security administration

  • Social Security Administration: Benefits for Children with Disabilities

    Support and benefits from the social security administration for young people with disabilities