Visual Impairments

Eye, optic nerve or brain malfunctions which prevent affected individuals from seeing normally. Eye disorders that can lead to visual impairments include retinal degeneration, albinism, cataracts, glaucoma, muscular problems that result in visual disturbances, corneal disorders, diabetic retinopathy, congenital disorders and infection.

  • Lowell Association for the Blind

    Lowell Association for the Blind (LAB) offers a variety of programs and services for youth and adults. It has an Adult Program that meets twice a week at the center or out in the community. Participants enjoy social, recreational and educational activities. The LAB/TIC Radio Reading Service (TIC=Talking Information Center) provides the reading of daily…

  • Northeast Independent Living Program, Inc.

    NILP is a non-proft, consumer controlled Independent Living Center providing advocacy and services to people with disabilities in the Greater Merrimack Valley who wish to live as independently as possible in the community. It provides information and referral, peer counseling, independent living skills training, options counseling, Transition to Adulthood for Youth Program, and self-advocacy training….

  • Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

    This is the state agency that provides a wide range of social and rehabilitation services to legally blind Massachusetts residents of all ages. Programs and services include; vocational rehabilitation, independent living social services, asssitive technology, specialized services for specific populations (children, elders, those who are deaf/blind), rehabilitation teaching, orientation and mobility, vending facilities program, and…