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According to the CDC , about 6 million people have some form of vision loss and about 1 million people are blind in America.

Of this combined 7 million people, 1.6 million are under the age of 40.

20% of people age 85+ have permanent vision loss.

Women are 42% more likely to have vision loss and 40% more likely to be blind.

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Law Affecting Blindness Discrimination & Accommodations

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Law Affecting Blindness Discrimination & Accommodations

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"The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government’ programs and services."

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These organizations and employers include many hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers and human service programs.

Section 504 forbids organizations and employers from excluding or denying individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to receive program benefits and services. It defines the rights of individuals with disabilities to participate in, and have access to, program benefits and services.

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The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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IDEA ensures that children with disabilities, including those who are blind or visually impaired, have access to a free and appropriate public education. It requires schools to provide special education services and accommodations to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities.

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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The Assistive Technology Act of 2004 (AT Act) is a federal law designed to maximize the ability of people with disabilities to select, obtain, and use assistive technology. Through a system of comprehensive federalstate funded technology-related programs, those needing AT can access appropriate technology to help them do the things they want to do—such as work, play, recreate, live independently, etc.

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There are laws to protect Blind people as well as people of all disabilities!

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There are laws to protect Blind people as well as people of all disabilities!

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Laws are great, but what organizations are there to help blind people?

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Laws are great, but what organizations are there to help blind people?

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Their mission:

Create equal opportunities and expand possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.

What they offer:

Scholarships for students with blindness and/or low vision

Helen Keller Achievement Awards for those dedicated to improving the quality of life to the blind community

AFB Leadership Conference dedicated to improving quality of programs and services dedicated to the blind and visually impaired

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Donate Now

The American Foundation for the Blind depends on champions like you to be able to create a world with no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired. Most of our funding comes from individuals like you. That is why your support is so vital!

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Help Us Create a World of No Limits for People Who Are Blind

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Donate Now The American Foundation for the Blind depends on champions like you to be able to create a world with no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired. Most of our funding comes from individuals like you. That is why your support is so vital!

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Owned by Perkins School for the Blind that shares stories of inspiration about blindness and visual impairment

Perkins School for the Blind:

provides support for blind children

provides education & inclusion in their classes including braille

Present in 100+ countries

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BlindNewWorld - Real stories, real people

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BlindNewWorld empowers the blind and visually impaired community while demystifying blindness and breaking down the barriers to inclusion.

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These are just a couple of organizations that are dedicated to helping blindness and visually impaired people but there are many more!

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These are just a couple of organizations that are dedicated to helping blindness and visually impaired people but there are many more!

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blind and visually impaired people deserve the same chance to succeed in life as everyone else!

Despite laws that say otherwise, there are many buildings in the Country that do not accommodate blind people.

There are organizations meant to better the quality of life for blind and visually impaired people, including the American Foundation for the Blind and Blind New World to name a couple

If you are interested in helping these organizations through donations or volunteer work, visit their websites for further information

You can do your part to advocate for the recognition and subsequent accommodations for the blind and visually impaired!