Vision Loss Resources
If you have questions related to low vision, visual impairment or blindness, you can reach us by telephone or email Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5pm.
(206) 525-5556 (Washington State) or (800) 458-4888 (toll-free)
info@sightconnection.org
Ask to speak with the Information Staff person for the day.
These resources are provided for informational purposes only. There are many other resources available online that may be more specific to the area in which you live.
Many other resources in Washington State can be found by calling your community 211 services (dial 211) or a local Community Information Line.
Vision Rehabilitation Agencies – Washington State
- Edith Bishel Center
- Lilac Services for the Blind
- Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind
- Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities (TACID)
- Seattle Deaf-Blind Service Center
- SightConnection Store
Government Organizations
- Washington State Department of Services for the Blind
- Washington Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL)
- Washington State School for the Blind
- Social Security Disability Program Information
- US Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Programs
- Aging and Disability Services – King County
- Aging & Disability Services Administration – WA State
Local Consumer Organizations
Transportation and Travel (local Puget Sound area)
Assistive Technology
- Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP)
- Washington Assistive Technology Foundation (WATF)
- Microsoft Accessibility Resource Centers
- University of Washington Center for Technology & Disability Studies (UWCTDS)
- SightConnection
National Organizations
- VisionAWARE
- American Foundation for the Blind
- American Foundation for the Blind – Senior Site
- Blinded Veterans Association
- Macular Degeneration (MD) Support
- Prevent Blindness America
Guide Dog Schools and Other Related Groups
- Leader Dogs for the Blind – Michigan
- Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. – New York
- Guide Dogs for the Blind – California
- Guide Dogs for the Blind (Oregon Campus)
- Guide Dogs of America
- The Seeing Eye, Inc. – New Jersey
- Guide Dog Users of Washington State
Arts, Recreation and Sports
- Vision Loss Connections
- Art Beyond Sight
- United State Association of Blind Athletes (USBVA)
- Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA)
- Outdoors for All Foundation
- Washington State Accessible Outdoor Recreation Guide
Other Resources
Resources for Eye Care Professionals
- Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP)
- Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)
- American Association of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses
- American Optometric Association – Paraoptometric Section
- Optometric Physicians of Washington
- Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons