Helping people with Low Vision since 2001
and the Curtis Strong Center for the Visually Impaired.-
Please see our News section for information on the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA). This is a great organization and we at Ensight feel it is a great resource for many people.
UPCOMING EVENTS...
Ensight will be hosting the first annual Sit 4 Sight Fundraiser on Saturday September 18th, 2010. We need your support! Please Click on the Sit 4 Sight link below to find out more information. We are looking for teams, sponsers, donations, and volunteers! Ensight appreciates any and all donations and support.
WE APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL DONATIONS. TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENSIGHT SKILLS CENTER YOU CAN CLICK THE DONATE BUTTON BELOW.
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“A few months ago I developed macular degeneration. I have had a hard time accepting this condition and the changes it has made in my life. With the counseling I have received at Ensight I have new glasses which have helped and have learned about the equipment which is available and had the opportunity to try out various items.” –LaDonna, an Ensight client
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“I wish there were some better way to make more people aware of the wonderful work you and your team are doing to help ‘sight challenged’ people like me. Believe me, one of the most trying of all things is the loss of hope that things could get better—until I luckily met you and heard of your work and was introduced to it." Dorrie, an Ensight Client
LOW VISION FACTS
Low Vision is currently the 3rd leading cause of disability in people 65 years and older
Worldwide Estimates according to Lighthouse International Low Vision Statisitcs:
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Over 161 million people in the world are visually impaired, of whom 37 million are blind and 124 million have low vision. It is predicted that without extra interventions, these numbers will rise to 75 million blind and 200 million visually impaired by the year 2020 (WHO, 2003).
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Among persons who are blind worldwide:
58% are age 60+
32% are ages 45-59
7% are ages 15-44
4% are age 14 or under
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The number of people with partial sight today -- 135 million -- is expected to double by the year 2020 (Vision 2020, 2000).
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Percent of Americans Age 45+ With a Self-Reported Vision Problem by Age
Ensight Skills Center is Accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving People with Blindness or Visual Impairment.
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