Prevent Blindness America was founded in 1908 and claims to be the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. The organization focuses on promoting a continuum of vision care, including:
Diabetic retinopathy
Organizations & Associations
Prevent Blindness America Provides Vision Screening, Education, Training, Support, and Advocacy
Submitted by Steve Ross on Mon, 01/01/2007 - 8:05am.
International Links for Low Vision and Blindness Are Available From The Macular Degeneration Foundation's Website
Submitted by Steve Ross on Mon, 01/01/2007 - 7:03am.
The Macular Degeneration Foundation provides links to vision-related organizations in Canada, UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Sweden.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) Provides an Organization Directory
Submitted by Steve Ross on Wed, 12/27/2006 - 8:32pm.
The NDIC provides a directory that lists Government agencies and voluntary associations that provide diabetes information and resources.
The American Diabetes Association Publishes Books and Runs a Call Center
Submitted by Steve Ross on Wed, 12/27/2006 - 8:26pm.
The mission of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of everyone affected by this disease.
The National Call Center phone line: 1–800
Diabetes UK Serves Great Britain with Research and Support
Submitted by Steve Ross on Wed, 12/27/2006 - 7:57pm.
According to its website, Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.
United Cerebral Palsy Provides Advocacy for Any Disabled Person
Submitted by Steve Ross on Sat, 09/16/2006 - 8:51pm.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability.
For more than 55 years, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities.
