Resources for clinicians
Best Practices Guide for Hospitals Interacting with People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
This guide is a practical training resource developed to help healthcare professionals provide respectful, accessible, and equitable care to individuals who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind. Created by experts, including researchers with visual impairments, the guide includes accessible handouts, an online training module, and assessment tools to improve communication and reduce barriers in healthcare settings. Its target audience includes hospital staff at all levels—clinical providers, support staff, food and guest services, and admissions personnel—who interact with patients or visitors with vision loss.
Needs of jobseekers with blindness and low vision
Finding Services: A Beginner's Guide to Visual Impairment
Mississippi State University has developed a comprehensive guide to support individuals adjusting to vision loss and those seeking helpful resources and services.
Whether you are newly experiencing vision loss or are a friend or family member of someone who is, this guide is designed for you. It outlines key agencies and organizations that provide essential support, along with their contact information.
These resources can help individuals live independently, maintain or regain employment, and navigate daily life with greater confidence.
HadleyHelps.org: Free Adjustment to Vision Loss Online Workshop
HadleyHelps.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by William Hadley, an educator who lost his eyesight later in life. Hadley offers free vision loss services like peer-to-peer programs to connect with someone who understands your experience, and short (typically under 5 minutes each) audio-video educational workshops on daily living, recreation, working, technology, and Braille.
Hadley has over 100,000 members in their community and their workshops have 98% satisfaction ratings. From contributions from donors, foundations, and corporations, Hadley is able to offer their services free of charge to anyone living with vision loss.
To create a free account, visit this link: https://hadleyhelps.org/workshops/adjusting-to-vision-loss-series and click SIGN UP.
To have the free “Adjusting to Vision Loss” course sent to you via mail, call (800) 323-4238 or email info@HadleyHelps.org
Blind Professionals Network
Blind Professionals Network (BPN) empowers people living with blindness or low vision without financial barriers.
BPN understands the unique challenges and opportunities faced by blind and visually impaired individuals in their professional and personal lives. To foster a strong, supportive community, BPN offers two distinct virtual support groups, accessible to all BPN members via Zoom conference call. These groups provide a safe and relatable space for connection, shared learning, and mutual empowerment.
All Blind Professionals services and programs are completely free.
Adjusting to Vision Loss: What Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals Need to Know (Online Course)
This self-paced course provides state vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselors with a practical, policy-aligned framework for understanding and supporting adjustment to vision loss in blind and low vision clients. This course is available for 1.25 CRC, ACVREP, and NBPCB credit.