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Welcome to Low Vision Alliance’s Online Home Page.

What is LVA?

Low Vision Alliance (LVA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and a Special Interest Affiliate of the American Council of the Blind.

We are an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. LVA is here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impacted by low vision and visual impairment. From publications to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences. Discover what we have to offer you.

 

 

Contact Details- We Are Here for You!

This list represents LVA key contact information. For complete details visit Contact Us  or the Our Leadership page to learn about LVA Officers, Directors and Committees.

The complete list of CCLVI Officers and Board of Directors may be found here.


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We strive to make our website accessible to users with varied visual acuities. Details about these efforts are posted on our Accessibility page. Contact us if you have feedback or need assistance at CCLVIWebmaster@gmail.com

 

More LVA Opportunities 

LVA also provides opportunities to individuals with low vision, such as:

The Fred Scheigert Scholarship Program:
Awarding four (4) students an individual prize of $3,000. This competitive scholarship is available to full-time college students with low vision, chosen from among those who meet the visual acuity and academic guidelines.

The Dr. Samuel Genensky-Foley Magnifier Award:

The Genensky-Foley Award Committee procures donations of video magnification devices to ensure the continued viability of the program established by our founder Dr. Samuel Genensky, considered to be the father of the CCTV and Carl Foley, a distributor of magnification devices who made sure each person served had the best device to meet their needs.  

 

Joining LVA

Interested in becoming a member?
More details about joining our organization are available on our Membership page. In addition, you may ask questions about LVA membership by emailing our Membership Chair, Zelda Gebhard at CCLVIMembership@gmail.com

As a LVA member you have several benefits including, but not limited to, the following. LVA members

  • Receive our newsletter, “Vision Access”, which is published six times a year.
  • Receive the “ACB Braille Forum” published by the American Council of the Blind.
  • Are added to our members only email list to receive notification of all organization events.
  • May participate in committees, and if elected/appointed serve as a LVA Director or Officer. 
  • May attend open LVA committee and Board meetings.
  • May vote at our Annual Membership Meeting.

 

 

Non-Profit Status

Low Vision Alliance (LVA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and your donations are tax deductible.

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