Vision loss is a serious problem that will continue to grow as the population ages and cases of age-related eye diseases increase. Blindness and vision loss currently affect more than 160,000 New Jersey residents, and nationwide, the number of people affected is expected to double to more than 8 million by 2050, according to the National Eye Institute.
Throughout our 75-year history, Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey has been a thought leader in the programs and services offered to those with profound vision loss. What began as a summer residential camp for blind women has grown into an organization that offers unique state-of-the-art programs. Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey has been ahead of its time every step of the way.
Through our programs and services, in 2018 we:
- Provided vision rehabilitation, technology and peer support programs to 225 individuals
- Educated and trained 1,000 individuals in our outreach program
- Launched a Low Vision Continuing Education course for occupational therapists
- Launched Low Vision Occupational Therapy Services to help individuals maximize their functional vision, and which is approved by Medicare, Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and United Healthcare, with Cigna pending
If you need help call us at (973) 627-0055, ext 1312, email us at info@vlanj.org, or visit us at 155 Morris Ave, Denville NJ.